Thanksgiving, a primarily North American holiday, has gained popularity across the globe in recent years. Similar to Halloween, we might credit its fandom to pop culture or to people who simply seek a reason to indulge in an elaborate feast. Chefs across Mumbai have been serving Thanksgiving dinner and popularising the foreign holiday for a few years now. If you are up for the ultimate challenge of preparing a Thanksgiving feast at home, we’ve got some classic recipes—from turkey to dessert for you.

Roasted Turkey

“The biggest myth is the belief that a juicy, perfectly cooked turkey is difficult for the novice cook to achieve. One of the secrets to a moist and delicious turkey is spreading butter under the skin. This recipe of the Thanksgiving special roast turkey is simple and easy to cook at home. We use a whole lot of aromatics and herbs like fresh parsley, sage, rosemary, zesty orange and Worcestershire sauce to flavour the bird and roast until the skin is crisp to end up with a beautifully tender, and moist turkey,” explains Chef Paul Kinny, director of culinary, The St. Regis Mumbai.