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I hope everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday full of love, warmth, and delicious food!
PS. Have last minute questions about your holiday meal?
Joan Hanson, Hormel Foods test kitchen director answers questions about how to cook a turkey, suggests non-turkey options, and shares how to add a little pizzazz to side dishes.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!
Liz is a midwestern mom gone southern (accent in transition). She lives in North Carolina and loves cooking, baking, traveling, movies, crafts, hot and cold tea, wine, pizza and the occasional nap. She also revels in the fact she's a crazy cat lady.
I’m the founder of Eat Move Make and a North Carolina mom of two humans and six cats. I love to cook, bake, craft and travel. I’m also addicted to tea (but not sweet tea).
When I’m not creating something in my kitchen, and since my kids are now adults, I’m all about my bucket list of travel destinations and adventures.
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Courtney says
LOVE those strawberry hearts! 🙂 Hope you had a wonderful holiday!
anna says
Happy belated Thanksgiving! Mine was great – guested instead of hosted, I might need to make that a new tradition 🙂
Alesha @ Full Time Mama says
Hope you had a wonderful day!!
Kato says
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving!! I am sure you did by the looks of that pie/ tart!! Yum!!
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Yummy!
Kelly @ Texas Type A Mom says
Happy Thanksgiving, Liz! I hope you had a wonderful day and were able to spend it with your family!
Jennifer says
I love strawberries! I hope you also had a wonderful holiday weekend!
My Inner Chick says
Deeeeeeeelish.
I heart strawberries. Xx
Sheri says
That looks delicious! Now I don’t feel bad that I never remember to baste the turkey, lol.
Jennifer says
Happy (late) Thanksgiving!! Hope you had a great day
Stefani says
I cooked a turkey this year and stuffed it with stuffing! I normally do the stuffing separate.
Diane Sallans says
that fruit bowl looks yummy! My favorite part of the Thanksgiving food is the leftovers!
Busy Bee Suz says
Liz, I hope your day was super special; like you!
XO
Brianne Armstrong says
I am a terrible cook on holidays – thanks for the info, I really try and take something from every video/post I see on cooking for the hoildays! Much appreciated!
Toni says
I’ve just recently begun cooking turkeys in the last few years. Great tips and hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving.
kelly willis says
wow looks wonderful
happy thanksgiving
Shar says
I laughed out loud when she said to not be intimidated by the size of a turkey but instead, look at it as a big chicken! We have a lot of turkey leftovers and I might have to try her idea of making turkey enchiladas.
Jenn @therebelchick says
I’ve never cooked a turkey but I want to know more about that fruit tart up there. LOL
Tim Lintz says
I agree with her on basting the turkey. People do it because it makes them feel they are moistening the meat, but at best you are getting the surface wet and that will evaporate quickly in the heat of the oven. Plus, as she said, constantly opening up the oven prolongs the cooking time, and wastes energy. It is bad enough to pay the cost of heating an oven for 5 hours, but when you add on the continual reheating because you are “letting all the heat out” you are throwing money down the drain just so you can think you are juicing the turkey.
Marti Parks says
Hope your Thanksgiving day was the best! 😉
Emily @FamilyNLifeLV says
Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!
Terra Heck says
Happy belated Thanksgiving to you. Hope you had a great one!
Sarah L says
Had my Thanksgiving dinner today. Love stuffing & gravy best.
s riches says
Bless you and your’s on this holiday. We all give thanks for our blessings.
Barbara R. says
I hope you had a Happy and delightful Thanksgiving
Jenners says
Hope your Thanksgiving was fun and tasty. I only have one more slice of pie left. Sob.
Nichol says
MM that looks delicious! Hope you had a wonderful day!
BILL H says
Best Thanksgiving…ever
Christian Alejandro N. says
Nice tips! I hope you had an excellent Thanksgiving! If you decided to do the black friday shopping thing, best of luck!!
kathy pease says
My turkey came out pretty good this year and i did not get stressed out as I usually do..It was a good day and I hope yours was great too 🙂
Meg Tucker says
I just love it!! Especially how the strawberries look like hearts….so cute and I’d do this for Valentines day!!! Happy Hobble Gobble Day to you… a day late 🙂
Xmasdolly says
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours. Love the cranberries; Wow, a lot of the stuff she said I already do. Totally cool. Guess I’m doing it right, Huh! Other than Turkey for Thanksgiving?????? Is she kidding? NOT!
Lily Kwan says
The fruit dish looks very nice. Thanks for the helpful tips!
alissa says
Happy Thanksgiving to you to!
I put pomegranate in my cranberries this year.
Allyson Bossie says
Alright, that dish looks amazing, and how cute with the heart shaped strawberries! Girl, you have to stop by tomorrow and view my pictures of my “Martha Stewart would be jealous pie” that turned out so gorgeous and then hit the floor and was ruined, I think you will truly appreciate the humor of my once again kitchen fail lol
Eve says
Happy Thanksgiving to you too! I had a great day, hope you did as well
Tanya White says
Happy Thanksgiving to you also, Great tips in the video also
dramaqueensmum says
Happy Thanksgiving to you too. Hope you had a fun day.
Richard Hicks says
Strawberry dish looks delish! Loved the tips in the video too!
Jenn says
Happy thanksgiving!
David Balkin says
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. There’s nothing like getting together with family and friends…and what a great excuse to piiiiiiiiiig out. 🙂
Gina Ferrell says
Happy Thanksgiving Liz to you and your loved ones. Enjoy all the great food and desserts along with all laughs with family and friends.
Sarah L says
My motto: An Attitude of Gratitude.
I’m thankful for good health and good friends.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Tim says
I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving — spent mine with the family and, of course, ate too much and am watching too much football.
Happy Holidays to everyone!
betty manousos says
happy thanksgiving!!!
xx
Jacca Anderson says
Looks great! Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
Deborah Wallin says
The strawberries cut into hearts are so cute! And it looks so yummy!
Raine says
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family, I hope it’s a fun and relaxing day. I’m already starving, but my mom’s cooking and it’s not time to go over there yet-I may go early and start picking 🙂 Here’s to eating too much, watching your favorie movies, and getting cozy and napping! (and late night leftovers )!
Mya Murphy says
The strawberries shaped liked hearts were cool… but at first I thought it was blood haha Happy Thanksgiving to u and yours!!!
Lisa Brown says
I have never cooked a turkey. Happy Thanksgiving!
Tammy S says
I hope you have a great Thanksgiving! Enjoy your time with your family.
P.S. the heart strawberries are a great idea!
Tiffany Winner says
that cranberry sauce looks like what we make, with strawberries and crushed pineapple
Barbara R. says
I love the side dishes, crandberry and strawberries, yummy. Happy Thanksgiving. Great information on a Turkey.
Suzanne B. says
Happy Thanksgiving! My turkey is currently still thawing in a sink of cold water… hoping it’ll be ok. lol. I’m going to make cranberry sauce with orange zest. I’m excited!
Marcie W. says
Happy Thanksgiving Liz! I hope your day is wonderful
Susan Smith says
Wishing you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving!
KATHY DALTON says
have a blessed and special thanksgiving to all
Libbie says
Liz I am such a terrible cook that they tell me “Don’t bother bringing a thing .” 🙂 okay!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Erin @ Making Memories says
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I love how you cut your strawberries into hearts. What a great finishing touch! (I love stuff like that!)
Pamela R says
Wishing you and your family a wonderful turkey day too =)
Ally says
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Melissa says
Happy Thanksgiving, Liz!
Kathleen says
I hope you and your family have a truly wonderful Thanksgiving Liz!
Mally Lynn says
Happy Thanksgiving to you too! I’m thankful to know you!
Sue says
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family 🙂
My husband is in charge of the turkey otherwise I’d might need some help – lol
lin says
YUM! I can’t wait for a nice meal with the family. I wish you the same! Happy Thanksgiving! 🙂
Hilary says
Have a great Turkey Day, Liz. That looks like it was made with love. 😉
Jennifer H says
That looks so yummy! happy Turkey day to you too!
Colleen says
Happy Thanksgiving to you as well!
Donna says
I’m already at my Mom’s and looking forward to her Thanksgiving dinner! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too!!!
Naomi says
Oh, heart strawberries! So cute!
drollgirl says
i hope YOU have a super thanksgiving! i can’t wait to leave work today and get home to start cooking. thanksgiving makes me nervous. and really really REALLY ravenous. lol. ENJOY!!!!
Zipporah Sandler says
I ROCK at cooking a turkey (thanks to my Butterball training). But it’s all for naught this year as they want ham and a small turkey breast.
HilLesha says
Happy Thanksgiving!
Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
I hope you and your family have a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving as well! 🙂
Ms. G says
That looks too pretty to eat: )
Happy Thanksgiving!!
Kiersten @ Oh My Veggies says
Happy Thanksgiving! Is that your homemade cranberry sauce? It looks amazing!
Patty says
Have a wonderful day. Enjoy your turkey and your family.
Stephanie says
mmmm I LOVE all things thanksgiving!
Debby Pucci says
Thank you Liz, hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving. xoxo
JDaniel4's Mom says
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Anne - Mommy Has to Work says
Have a wonderful day!
Kelly @ A Girl Worth Saving says
Happy Thanksgiving Liz!
Penelope (NYC Blogger) says
You too honey! and LOVE the strawberry hearts 🙂
alissa says
Yummy! That looks so good! I love cranberries and strawberries!
Jeannie says
Happy Thanksgiving, Sweetie!!! I hope you have a wonderful holiday with your kiddos!!
Mimi says
Oooooo Love that the Jenni-O turkey comes in it’s own bag!! Sounds like exactly what I need! Sounds like they have some great recipes on their site!
Jennifer says
is that cranberry sauce?! I have never seen it with strawberries!
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Kimberly says
happy thanksgiving. I get to celebrate it too because my husband is a half breed 🙂
jen says
Blessings to you and yours Liz…
Diane says
Happy Thanksgiving to you! 🙂
Michele says
Happy Thanksgiving!
There are always non-meat options also. That’s what I’ll be having 🙂
Lucy says
You too 🙂
Jackie says
I hope that you and your family have a wonderful holiday!
Xenia @ Thanks, Mail Carrier says
Yum! Happy Thanksgiving to you too, Friend!
noelle d says
HOPE YALL HAVE A GREAT THANKSGIVING AS WELL 🙂
Rosey says
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!
Kmama says
Happy Thanksgiving to you too!!
Natalie says
Happy Turkey Day to you too Liz!
Barbara says
Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!
brian miller says
i want some of that pie….can i? smiles…happy thanksgiving!
Robin says
Happy Thanksgiving.
Are We There Yet!! says
Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours Liz!!
Lisa @ Two Bears Farm says
Happy Thanksgiving to you and your son and daughter! 🙂
Kathy says
Happy Thanksgiving!!
sandie says
I wish you a wonderful Thanksgiving too. sandie
Maryann says
I am making homemade cranberry sauce, gluten free stuffing and gluten free dairy free pumpkin pie (with coconut milk) and gluten free dairy free pecan pie!
Raw Thoughts And Feelings says
That cranberry sauce looks scrumptious. Happy Thanksgiving, Liz!
Ms. A says
Happy Thanksgiving, Liz!