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Issue No. 1164: November 2021

Today, we’re talking turkey! In today’s newsletter, we’re covering all of your main course needs from a few of my must-have turkey tools, to smaller roasts for smaller crowds, and even where to wine and dine on Thanksgiving if you’re NOT cooking! Plus, an awesome soup that will be a crowd-pleaser for all your out-of-town guests and great wines to toast with on the big day.

And, don't forget to tune in this weekend for an ALL NEW episode of Goodtaste with Tanji!

Cheers!

Tanji

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7 Essential Tools for Roasting the Best Turkey

Let’s face it: roasting a turkey can be intimidating for a chef at any skill level. This Thanksgiving, set yourself up for success by making sure you have all the right tools to pull it off. Find all the equipment you’ll need HERE.

TURKEY DAY TOOLS

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8 Turkey Alternatives for Smaller Thanksgiving Gatherings

Planning a smaller Thanksgiving or feeling intimidated by a whole turkey? We’ve rounded up the best alternatives to a whole bird, from a crispy-skinned roulade to a show-stopping vegetarian dish, that will make your feast just as memorable. Get the recipes HERE.

GOBBLE GOBBLE

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Make This Now: Goya Foods’ Chickpea Soup with Chorizo

Goya Foods’ Executive Chef Fernando Desa guides Tanji through the simple steps to make this hearty Spanish Chickpea Soup that’s packed with chorizo and scented with smoky paprika and garlic. It’s nutritious and promises to be a real crowd-pleaser around the dinner table this winter. Watch the step-by-step video HERE.

SOUP’S ON

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Tanji’s Wine Finds: #TreatYoSelf Wines

What better time to splurge on some good wine than when you’re gathering with friends and family on Thanksgiving? If you’re looking for a noteworthy bottle to pour with your holiday feast, then check out Tanji’s list of special-occasion bottles. Find our favorites from our friends at H-E-B HERE.

CARPE VINUM

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Your Texas Thanksgiving Dining Guide

Whether you're looking to take a year off from cooking or if preparing a full Thanksgiving dinner is a little outside of your wheelhouse, we're here to help! Goodtaste has rounded up some of our favorite local spots offering dine-in or pick-up options for Thanksgiving dinner. Check out the lists for Austin, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio HERE.

GOBBLE GOBBLE

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