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How to Drink Scotch Without Looking Like a Newbie
Drinking Scotch whiskey doesn't have to be an exercise in stodginess. Here's how to drink Scotch and have fun doing it.

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Martin Yan: The Man Who Made Every TV Dinner Better
America's professor of Chinese cooking used the power of the screen to spread the wonders of wokking.

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Everything You Can Do With the Onion from Marcella Hazan's Famous Tomato Sauce
Never, ever throw it out.

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8 Easy Meal Prep Tasks You Can Do While You Put Away Your Groceries
Do a few minutes of prep work before you put the groceries away for faster meals all week long.


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How to Cut Pumpkins and Butternut Squash Without Hurting Yourself
Cubing winter squash shouldn't feel like a game of life-or-death chicken.

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How to Make a Wrap that Doesn't Taste Like Airplane Food
Six tips for transforming the wrap into something you'd, you know, want to eat.

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The Definitive Ranking of Halloween Candy
There's nothing scarier than a person who likes York Peppermint Patties.

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14 Easy Dishes Your Kids Can Make With Puff Pastry Dough
From cinnamon twists and doughnuts to empanadas and pot pie.

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Here's What Happened When I Tried to Make Bratwurst From Scratch
The act of making sausage is intensely awkward. But the results are insanely delicious.

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Which Fat Should I Use For My Pie Crust?
We finally settle the debate on pie crusts made with shortening, butter, lard, and/or oil.

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Does Red Food Dye Really Affect Kids' Behavior?
Many parents believe it does. So we looked at the research.

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Your 3-Hour Thanksgiving Dinner Game Plan
Your complete minute-by-minute guide to pulling off a complete Thanksgiving dinner in just 3 hours.

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Here's Why My Kids Eat Indian Food Almost Every Night
Chicago-based cookbook author Anupy Singla changed careers in order to change her family's eating habits. It worked.

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Make Stuffed Shells Just Like Lidia Bastianich
There's a reason this dish is a classic: it's delicious. Master these easy steps and you can make it any night of the week.

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No-Fail, Super-Impressive Casseroles for Thanksgiving
Imagine waving a magic wand, and making classic Thanksgiving sides creamier, crunchier, and just plain better.


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The Creamiest, Dreamiest Way to Cook Pasta
Just take a cue from pasta's Italian cousin, risotto.

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All the Things Your Kids Can Make With Store-Bought Biscuit Dough
From monkey bread to garlic knots, there are so many easy recipes budding cooks can make with it.

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How Smitten Kitchen's Deb Perelman Stays Sane on Thanksgiving
It's time for some #realtalk.