Chef Alex Guarnaschelli joins Dylan Dreyer on TODAY Talks Turkey to share a simple solution for reducing dishes by making three sides on a single tray.

Natalie Morales’ parents surprise her on-air as she hosts TODAY Talks Turkey

While hosting TODAY Talks Turkey and making her family’s favorite pumpkin pie flan, Natalie Morales’ parents pop in to ask her a viewer question. Watch as she is brought to tears by the welcome surprise.

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Food

Map reveals Americans' favorite Thanksgiving pies by state — and we have questions

Plenty of people took to social media to express their confusion and dismay at the results.

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Trends

Are meal kits a good value? Why Blue Apron, HelloFresh and more are so popular

Meal-kit delivery services and in-store packs are still a booming business.

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Mario Lopez talks Thanksgiving traditions and ‘Saved by the Bell’ reimagining

Actor Mario Lopez joins TODAY’s Natalie Morales on TODAY Talks Turkey to discuss his favorite Thanksgiving traditions and how his family has been making TikTok dance videos during the pandemic. He also talks about getting back together with old castmates to create the “Saved by the Bell” reboot.

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Forgot an ingredient? Use Andrew Zimmern’s easy swaps this Thanksgiving

Chef and TV personality Andrew Zimmern joins Natalie Morales on TODAY Talks Turkey to share simple ingredient substitutes that can save the day if you forget something at the grocery store.

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Dinner

For perfect meatballs, stop using breadcrumbs — use this instead

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Eat Better TODAY

Your favorite tailgating dish, Buffalo chicken dip, just got a healthy makeover

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Entertaining

21 easy casserole recipes that will keep the whole family full and happy

Cook Smarter

This is the biggest mistake people make when they crack eggs

Cook Smarter

Here's the best way to keep guacamole green

Healthy Recipes to Eat Better Today

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Cook Smarter

3 ways to safely thaw a turkey in time for Thanksgiving

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Thanksgiving Guide

'The best thing I cook': Jenna Bush Hager shares how she makes her Brussels sprouts

Entertaining

3 chefs share Thanksgiving cooking tips and ways to give back

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Desserts

Denver pastry chef delivers pies — with a side of drag

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Thanksgiving Guide

'Too pure for this world': Professor goes viral for offering students Thanksgiving dinner

Entertaining

Chefs offer 20 tips for Thanksgiving cooking and giving back this year

TODAY has gathered outstanding chefs across the country to share 20 tips for a very 2020 Thanksgiving. Bobby Flay, Darnell Ferguson, Ayesha Nurdjaja, Gavin Kaysen, Justin Yu, Fernando Ruiz, Tiffani Faison and Millie Peartree each offer tips for cooking your feast, and also have suggestions for how you can help the hard-hit restaurant industry this year.

Entertaining

20 tips for Thanksgiving: Make mirepoix from celery, carrots, onions

TODAY has gathered outstanding chefs across the country to offer 20 tips for a very 2020 Thanksgiving, including Justin Yu, Fernando Ruiz, Tiffani Faison and Millie Peartree. Peartree’s tip: Make mirepoix from celery, carrots and onions, and use it as a flavor base.