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The Best Bread for Stuffing Is Dried in the Oven, Not on the Counter
Learn how to properly dry your bread out for stuffing so you can get properly stuffed on Thanksgiving.

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Peking Chicken Is Easier Than Duck, Better Than Turkey
My family’s go-to holiday main is super crispy, festive, and fun to eat.

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Your New Favorite Lasagna Has a Saucy Secret
A certified lasagna expert shares her tips for the best lasagna—and an easy recipe.

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Everyone Gets a Crispy Piece With Sheet-Pan Mac and Cheese
Skip the roux and the casserole dish for an extra-crispy take on this classic baked pasta.

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Do You Need to Refrigerate Leftover Pie?
Have another slice… and then follow these pie storage instructions.

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Don’t Underestimate Garlic Powder
Garlic powder is no substitute for fresh garlic—it’s more.

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Make the Crispiest Clay Pot Rice in a Cast-Iron Skillet
This tip from the family behind The Woks of Life means crispier rice, every time.

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The Best Stockpot for All of Your Big Boiling Needs
We tested 7 highly rated stockpots to find the best all-around model and the top budget pick.
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These Soft-Boiled Tea Eggs Are the Perfect Anytime Snack
These salty, jammy, marinated eggs hit the spot over rice with braised pork, or with a slice of toast.

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This Plantain Omelet Takes a Cue From Upside Down Cake
Crown your next omelet with glossy, perfectly caramelized rounds of plantains.

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This Stovetop Skillet Broccoli Has Big Grilled Flavor
Taking broccoli more than a few shades darker than you’re used to makes it a few notches more delicious than you’re used to.

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9 Corn Syrup Substitutes for Silky Sauces and Crackly Candy
Don't keep corn syrup in the house? Don't want to use it? No problem.


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Got 9 Minutes? Make This Salted Dark Chocolate Pudding
This pudding is used as a cake filling at a famous New York bakery, but it's also a brilliant back-pocket dessert.

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How to Carve a Turkey Without Mangling It
Our best tips for a beautifully presented bird.

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A Pepper-Cracking Hack for Perfect Seasoning (and Mess-Free Counters)
Do this once, and you’ll never get ground pepper all over your counters again.

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Via Carota Chef Tip: Skip the Stock, This Risotto Is Better With Water
The trick makes for a minimalist lemon risotto full of pure citrus flavor.

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For Better Pies and Cookies, Learn How to Store Your Nuts
Your next pecan pie or batch of baklava will thank you.

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How Often Should You Really Replace Your Sponge?
Have you been using your sponge for more than a week? If so, it might be time to get a new sponge—or deep-clean the one you’re using.

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The Pumpkin Spice Latte Is Coming for Your Cocktail Hour
This PSL milk punch is the batch cocktail you need for your fall festivities and Halloween parties this year.