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PHOTOS: Morris chefs share their secrets for festive feasting

Three side dishes for holiday meals, creamed spinach with garlic, roasted squash and cranberry-orange sauce at Whole Foods, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Three side dishes for holiday meals, creamed spinach with garlic, roasted squash and cranberry-orange sauce at Whole Foods, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Karen Fucito/Correspondent
Twelve Beverage Blanc garnished with grapes at Whole Foods, Friday, November 7, 2014.
Twelve Beverage Blanc garnished with grapes at Whole Foods, Friday, November 7, 2014.
Karen Fucito/Correspondent
Deanna Demmer, Culinary Demonstration Specialist with Whole Foods, fills a glass with warm Jin+Ja garnished with lemon, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Deanna Demmer, Culinary Demonstration Specialist with Whole Foods, fills a glass with warm Jin+Ja garnished with lemon, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Karen Fucito/Correspondent
Q Ginger and Fruitations Pure Bottled Cranberry garnished with lime and cranberries at Whole Foods, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Q Ginger and Fruitations Pure Bottled Cranberry garnished with lime and cranberries at Whole Foods, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Karen Fucito/Correspondent
Q Ginger and Fruitations Pure Bottled Cranberry garnished with lime and cranberries at Whole Foods, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Q Ginger and Fruitations Pure Bottled Cranberry garnished with lime and cranberries at Whole Foods, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Karen Fucito/Correspondent
Martinelli's Sparkling Apple-Peach juice garnished with apples at Whole Foods, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Martinelli's Sparkling Apple-Peach juice garnished with apples at Whole Foods, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Karen Fucito/Correspondent
Deanna Demmer, Culinary Demonstration Specialist with Whole Foods, fills a glass with Martinelli's Sparkling Apple-Peach juice garnished with apples, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Deanna Demmer, Culinary Demonstration Specialist with Whole Foods, fills a glass with Martinelli's Sparkling Apple-Peach juice garnished with apples, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Karen Fucito/Correspondent
A display of meats and cheeses at Whole Foods, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
A display of meats and cheeses at Whole Foods, Friday, November 7, 2014. Madison, NJ.
Karen Fucito/Correspondent
Head Instructor Michelle DeMarco of Parsippany creates a Thanksgiving fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop who offers courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ. Photo by Bob Karp
Head Instructor Michelle DeMarco of Parsippany creates a Thanksgiving fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop who offers courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ. Photo by Bob Karp
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Chef Danny Arturo cuts up a turkey, he presents a variety of classes at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Chef Danny Arturo cuts up a turkey, he presents a variety of classes at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Chef Danny Arturo presents a variety of classes at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Chef Danny Arturo presents a variety of classes at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Chef Danny Arturo's baked stuffed apple raisin bread pudding at the ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Chef Danny Arturo's baked stuffed apple raisin bread pudding at the ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Chef Danny Arturo's for chorizo stuffed dates wrapped prosciutto at the ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014,
Chef Danny Arturo's for chorizo stuffed dates wrapped prosciutto at the ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014,
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Chef Danny Arturo takes a turkey from the oven at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Chef Danny Arturo takes a turkey from the oven at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Chef Danny Arturo takes a turkey from the oven at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Chef Danny Arturo takes a turkey from the oven at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Chef Danny Arturo's fennel braised short ribs at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Chef Danny Arturo's fennel braised short ribs at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Chef Danny Arturo cuts up short ribs at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Chef Danny Arturo cuts up short ribs at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Chef Danny Arturo bastes short ribs at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Chef Danny Arturo bastes short ribs at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Chef Danny Arturo presents a variety of classes at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes.
Chef Danny Arturo presents a variety of classes at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Chef Danny Arturo presents a variety of classes at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Chef Danny Arturo presents a variety of classes at The ShopRite of Greater Morristown. He shows how to make the ultimate turkey and prepare 14 appetizers in 45 minutes. November 6, 2014, Hanover Twp, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Festive cake pops at Carlo's Bake Shop, offering courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Festive cake pops at Carlo's Bake Shop, offering courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
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Fall fondant layer cakes at Carlo's Bake Shop, offering courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Fall fondant layer cakes at Carlo's Bake Shop, offering courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
A Fall fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop, offering courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
A Fall fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop, offering courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Class event manager Gabrielle Parisi, l, General Manager Mark Sprague and Head Instructor Michelle DeMarco with Thanksgiving and Fall themed fondant layer cakes at Carlo's Bake Shop offering courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Class event manager Gabrielle Parisi, l, General Manager Mark Sprague and Head Instructor Michelle DeMarco with Thanksgiving and Fall themed fondant layer cakes at Carlo's Bake Shop offering courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Head Instructor Michelle DeMarco of Parsippany adds piping gel to a Thanksgiving fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop offering courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Head Instructor Michelle DeMarco of Parsippany adds piping gel to a Thanksgiving fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop offering courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Head Instructor Michelle DeMarco of Parsippany cuts up fondant while making a Thanksgiving fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop who offers courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Head Instructor Michelle DeMarco of Parsippany cuts up fondant while making a Thanksgiving fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop who offers courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Thanksgiving fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop, offering courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Thanksgiving fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop, offering courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Head Instructor Michelle DeMarco of Parsippany creates a Thanksgiving fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop who offers courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Head Instructor Michelle DeMarco of Parsippany creates a Thanksgiving fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop who offers courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer
Head Instructor Michelle DeMarco of Parsippany creates a Thanksgiving fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop who offers courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Head Instructor Michelle DeMarco of Parsippany creates a Thanksgiving fondant layer cake at Carlo's Bake Shop who offers courses in how to make very colorful, special desserts. Thanksgiving Cake Class is one of a variety of local cooking and baking classes that will help folks prepare their holiday feasts. November 5, 2014, Morristown, NJ.
Bob Karp, Staff Photographer