{"product_id":"nov-20-2026-6-30pm-friendsgiving-southern-turkey-day-classics-hands-on","title":"NOV 20 2026 6:30PM: Friendsgiving: Southern Turkey Day Classics - Hands On","description":"\u003cp\u003eThanksgiving is about family, but Friendsgiving is about the family you choose, and it deserves a feast just as memorable. In the South, that means a table loaded with golden roast birds, buttery mashed potatoes, rich gravy, and every classic side that makes the holiday worth the wait. Join James Beard Award-winning author Chef Cynthia Graubart for a class dedicated to the Southern Turkey Day classics, scaled and streamlined for a festive gathering with friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is about cooking a holiday meal with confidence instead of stress. Chef Cynthia shows you how to roast juicy, beautifully browned Cornish hens with a fragrant herb crust, a perfect alternative to a whole turkey for smaller gatherings. You'll also learn to whip up the creamiest mashed potatoes, make smooth, lump-free gravy, caramelize Brussels sprouts to sweet-savory perfection, and balance tart and sweet in a homemade cranberry sauce. Whether you're hosting your first Friendsgiving or simply want a fresh take on the classics, you'll leave with a complete holiday menu and the know-how to pull it off with ease.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's on the Menu:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHerb Crusted Roast Cornish Hens:\u003c\/strong\u003e All the flavor of a holiday roast, without wrestling a whole turkey. Individual Cornish hens are coated in a fragrant herb crust and roasted until golden, crisp-skinned, and juicy, making for an elegant presentation that feels special for every guest at the table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaple Bacon Brussels Sprouts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sweet, smoky, and impossibly crave-worthy. Brussels sprouts are roasted until caramelized and tossed with crispy bacon and a touch of maple, the side dish that disappears first at every holiday table.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll Remember Me When I'm Gone Mashed Potatoes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rich, buttery, and so good they live up to the name. Chef Cynthia shares the secrets to ultra-creamy, deeply flavorful mashed potatoes your friends will be talking about long after the plates are cleared.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo Tears Turkey Gravy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gravy without the panic. This foolproof method delivers a silky, savory, lump-free gravy every time, taking the stress out of one of the most intimidating parts of the holiday meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTart and Tangy Cranberry Sauce:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once you make it from scratch, you'll never go back to the can. Bright, tangy, and just sweet enough, this homemade cranberry sauce is the perfect fresh counterpoint to a rich holiday plate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe evening ends the way every Friendsgiving should: gathered around the table, tasting everything you've made, from crisp, herb-crusted hens to that last spoonful of tangy cranberry sauce. Come hungry and bring a friend; this is the Southern holiday feast Atlanta has been waiting for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eFriday, November 20th - 6:30pm to 9:30pm\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrices are listed per person.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Cook's Warehouse","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":67613403316260,"sku":"TS-38805bf7d62871d77cecb28be363b21f","price":109.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/4213\/4564\/files\/dfa9ec2b-3aa7-4b79-9ed6-354187a30779.jpg?v=1791399065","url":"https:\/\/cookswarehouse.com\/products\/nov-20-2026-6-30pm-friendsgiving-southern-turkey-day-classics-hands-on","provider":"The Cook's Warehouse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}