Basting with the best: Thanksgiving tips from 5 top chefs

It's our first Thanksgiving here at Axios, a fine occasion in its own right to raise a glass and polish off a few plates of food. The big meal seemed like a good time to invite helping hands into the kitchen, so we asked a group of chefs and food writers for their favorite holiday tips.

The culinary experts:

• Alison Roman, food writer and recipe developer: A host's guide to staying sane
• Michelle Lopez, baker: Thanksgiving with a global twist
• David Lebovitz, cook and pastry chef: A secret sauce in seconds
• Bill Yosses, former White House pastry chef: A prep essential for every dish
• Aaron Silverman, chef and restaurateur: How the French do mashed potatoes