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Why Less Boozy Cocktails Ruled 2015
2015 was the year of drinking and drinking, but never (okay, rarely) having too much.

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The French Fruitcake You Still Have Time to Make for Christmas
Actually, this French spiced bread is better than fruitcake. And it's a heck of a lot easier.


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8 Things You Can Do To Make Your Hot Chocolate Better Right Now
Now is not the time to play it cool.


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The Easiest Thing You Can Grow Without a Green Thumb
Think of them as crispy, crunchy, edible pets.

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The Best Christmas Cookies Have Arrived
These cookies combine gingerbread and a certain iconic cream-filled sandwich cookie for incredibly festive results.

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The Ultimate Christmas Cake Showdown
Two Epicurious editors. One iconic Christmas dessert. Who crafted the ultimate log?

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Why We Were Sweet on Sugar Alternatives in 2015
This year, we embraced natural sweeteners. Because they taste great.



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5 Tips for Using Pastry Bags
You probably only take out the pastry bag a few times a year. But if you follow these tips, those times will be stress-free.

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Inside the Food Lover's Cleanse Cookbook
What if there was a two-week cleanse that didn't suck?


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Instagrammer Laura Wright's Best Food Photos
Each weekend we host a different Instagrammer over on the @epicurious feed for an #EpiWeekendTakeover. This past weekend, Laura Wright (aka @thefirstmess) took the reins.



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Eight Things Whole30 Can Teach You About Cooking
Epi's Executive Director embarked on the elimination diet du jour completely unprepared for how it would affect his life (and his cooking). Here, he details his travails, so others won't be as surprised as he was.


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Epi Holiday Swap Party 2015
What happens when a bunch of bloggers and food editors play Santa.