NEWSThanksgiving tips for the surefire holiday mealJennifer CorbettWilmingtonRick Rodgers, a cookbook author, recipe developer and expert on Thanksgiving dinner gives his tips on surefire holiday meal.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers, a cookbook author and recipe developer says take the internal turkey parts and use the neck, gizzard and heart for a stock or gravy. Then donate the neck to a happy cat.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers, a cookbook author and recipe developer guides holiday cooks through the process of making his surefire Dry-Brined Roast Turkey with Sage for Thanksgiving dinner. First tip, start with a fresh turkey.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers, a cookbook author and recipe developer guides holiday cooks through the process of making his surefire Dry-Brined Roast Turkey with Sage for Thanksgiving dinner. First tip, start with a fresh turkey.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers Make-Ahead Cranberry, Ginger, and Lemon Chutney for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers Make-Ahead Cranberry, Ginger, and Lemon Chutney for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers, a cookbook author, recipe developer and expert on Thanksgiving dinner has written three cookbooks on Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers Green Beans and Baby Carrots with Hazelnut Butter side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers prepares a fresh vegetable on the stove top to demonstrate how to cut down on a Thanksgiving traffic jam in the oven while making side dishes.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers Green Beans and Baby Carrots with Hazelnut Butter side dish for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers stuffing for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News Journal(left to right)Rick Rodgers Green Beans and Baby Carrots with Hazelnut Butter, Make-Ahead Mashed Potato Casserole and stuffing side dishes for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers, a cookbook author, recipe developer gives tips on making his Hard Cider Gravy for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers' Cider Gravy for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers' Apple Pie that can be baked frozen for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers Apple Pie that can be baked frozen for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers' Apple Pie that can be made ahead and baked frozen for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers' Apple Pie that can be baked frozen for Thanksgiving dinner.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers, a cookbook author, recipe developer's Dry-Brined Roast Turkey with Sage and Cider Gravy.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers, a cookbook author, recipe developer's Dry-Brined Roast Turkey with Sage and Cider Gravy.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers, a cookbook author, recipe developer's Dry-Brined Roast Turkey with Sage and Cider Gravy.Jennifer Corbett, The News JournalRick Rodgers, a cookbook author, recipe developer's Dry-Brined Roast Turkey with Sage and Cider Gravy.Jennifer Corbett, The News Journal