clock menu more-arrow no yes mobile

Filed under:

The Dave Chang Thanksgiving Playbook, Part 2

Dave talks the six essential starches and taking a stand against appetizers

By Dave Chang and Chris Ying
Photo by L. Fritz/ClassicStock/Getty Images


With the holiday just days away, Dave takes stock of his culinary game plan and the potential perils that still lie ahead—then jumps into a gravy-soaked MOIF with Noelle and Chris. Included in the table-buckling spread: the full Dave Chang Thanksgiving Menu lineup, emptying the fridge by any means necessary, the six essential starches, za’atar-dusted kabocha with labneh, breaking down squash with a band saw, Dances With Wolves, how Dave makes gravy, beurre noisette, “The Big Aristotle,” and taking a stand against appetizers.

Hosts: Dave Chang and Chris Ying
Guest: Noelle Cornelio
Producers: Sasha Ashall, Jordan Bass, and Lala Rasor

Subscribe: Spotify / Apple Podcasts / Stitcher / RSS

Next Up In The Dave Chang Show

The Latest

The Lakers Make In-Season Tourney History. Plus, Some Historic Losers.

Justin and Rob also debate whether now is the right time for the Pacers to make a big trade

By Justin Verrier and Rob Mahoney

Will the Sox Make a Splash? With Julian McWilliams.

Brian also recaps the final of the NBA in-season tournament

By Brian Barrett

‘The Curse’ Episodes 3-5 Recap

Joanna and Sean discuss their fandom of Emma Stone and her character’s moral decline, the Lynchian and reality TV–like characteristics of the filmmaking, and how Asher’s character is a reflection of Fielder’s past works

By Joanna Robinson and Sean Fennessey

The Lakers’ Old Formula Won Them the NBA’s Newest Trophy

The in-season tournament championship was a reminder that LeBron James plus Anthony Davis plus an elite defense is scary. And the players’ treatment of the NBA Cup as something worth winning was the tacit stamp of approval the league needed.

By Zach Kram

Wins for Everton and West Ham in a Wild Premier League Week

Ian is joined by Flo Lloyd-Hughes and Ryan Hunn to talk about two big results in the Thursday night Premier League games

By Ian Wright, Flo Lloyd-Hughes, and 1 more

Shohei Ohtani’s $700 Million Dodgers Contract Is Unlike Anything in MLB History

Ohtani is a singular talent. Now he’s set to be paid unlike any baseball player ever. By signing a 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers, Ohtani will change the landscape of MLB—and rewrite its salary structure as we know it.

By Ben Lindbergh