Thanksgiving Tips for Cooking In or Going Out
While some people may be rushing to the store looking for cranberry sauce or prepping those casseroles, others are ditching the cooking responsibilities all together this Thanksgiving. City Cast Philly host Trenae Nuri talks with our food contributor Jackie Freiberg about recommendations for restaurants where you can grab a Thanksgiving meal without having to cook. Plus, we’ll hear some cooking tips from Philly chef Elijah Milligan if you do plan on making a delicious meal tomorrow.
Find more restaurants recommendations on Jackie’s Instagram @bon_nappetit
And get more cooking tips from Chef Elijah Milligan on Instagram @_chefelijahdm
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