Planning a Thanksgiving feast is a heck of a logistical challenge: You figure out a head count, make a grocery list, participate in some light shopping cart jousting, and debate how to fit all the ingredients into your fridge. And that’s all before you even preheat the oven or baste a turkey. Thankfully, you’re not alone. The chefs in these series on Netflix can help with the full spectrum of food-related Thanksgiving conundrums, whether you need recipe inspiration, kitchen tips, or just a little encouragement. Read on for more.
What does it take to be a culinary legend? If you ask the world-renowned chefs featured in Chef’s Table: Legends, it’s all about dedication, craft, and finding joy in cooking for others. Each entry in this series from the creators of the OG Chef’s Table dives into the kitchen — and life — of a chef who redefined the culinary world: Jamie Oliver, José Andrés, Thomas Keller, and Alice Waters.
This four-part limited series stars chef, TV host, and food writer Samin Nosrat and is based on her hit 2017 cookbook of the same name. In it, she breaks down what she views as the four elements of successful cooking: salt, fat, acid, and heat. Each component gets its own episode as Nosrat journeys around the world and collaborates with other food lovers to explain the fundamentals of a good meal.
Nadiya Hussain, who rose to fame after winning The Great British Baking Show in 2015, walks viewers through some of her favorite recipes. She joins up with kindred kitchen spirits to talk all things sugar, flour, and yeast. In this series, you can learn all about classic techniques with a twist, indulgent desserts, and baking on a budget — and there’s an entire episode dedicated to cooking with chocolate.
