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Prepping for your first Thanksgiving? Or simply tend to be accident-prone when it comes to a big feast? As part of our holiday section over on Yahoo Shine, we scouted around and talked to renowned chefs Michael Mina, Andrew Zimmern, Spike Mendelsohn, Marcus Samuelsson, and Angie Dudley to find out what they learned from their biggest Thanksgiving mistakes. Read on to find out what you should do to keep your turkey day perfect as our perfect pumpkin pie.
Think Outside the Typical Spice Cabinet
Chef Marcus Samuelsson encourages you to think outside the box when it comes to the flavors of your feast.(Image via Girl Cooks World)
Outsource All Your Sides, Focus on the Bird
Next up, Travel Channel food guru Andrew Zimmern encourages you to focus, focus, focus! (Image via Epoch Times)
Do Your Allergy Homework
Now this one we can all relate to. Top Chef contest Spike Mendelsohn reminds us to check about food allergies, dietary restrictions, and any other unusual circumstances before you plan your menu. (Image via Delicious Wordflux)
Calibrate Your Oven Ahead of Time
SF food legend Michael Mina has some rather practical learnings that can be boiled down to this one helpful fact: All ovens are not created equal. (Image via Inkling)
Relax, and Be Thankful
Angie Dudley, of Bakerella fame, shares her sage wisdom on keeping nerves out of the Thanksgiving equation. Hosting your very first Thanksgiving can be way stressful. Don’t let it be. Don’t make the mistake of being too nervous. Just relax. No matter what happens, enjoy the moment being around the ones you love. And hey, if a dish goes downhill or that bird comes out a little burnt, that will just give you something to laugh about over turkey next year. Making memories is what’s most important.
