Ask the Patch Pro: Making Thanksgiving Dinner

The holidays are almost upon us! With Thanksgiving next week and then a month of parties and celebrations to follow, many of us are about to spend some serious time in the kitchen. 

Whether you've made a turkey for the past 50 years or it's your first attempt at stuffing, there's always something that can turn a normal dish into an award-wining crowd pleaser.  

So, go ahead and ask away. What would make your cooking better?

Here to help with our Thanksgiving preparations is a "Patch Pro"— a local chef who has agreed to answer your questions about cooking in the comments section below.

Meet our expert:

• Executive Chef Kevin Petroske has been with Redstone American Grill for eight years, specializing in upscale American fare. He takes simple favorites and produces them with fresh ingredients and fun preparations.

Redstone American Grill has had success becoming a high volume destination restaurant in the upscale dining scene. With five locations in the U.S., two of them are in Minnetonka and Eden Prairie. A Redstone in Maple Grove is coming soon. 

Our expert will regularly check the comments below and try to answer your questions for this "Ask a Patch Pro" feature beginning at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 14. Thanks to all our Patch pros and those with questions for participating!