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How to Have a "Hard Candy Christmas"
Make a candy-kissed edible gift while listening to the classic Dolly Parton song.

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The British Christmas Tradition I Can't Do Without
You don't have to be British to enjoy this old-fashioned holiday dish.

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Cuisinart Has Recalled 8 Million Food Processor Blades. Is Yours Among Them?
It's really, really worth finding out.

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The 24 Best Cookbooks of 2016
Even in a banner year for cookbooks, these two dozen stood out.

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Give Cookies and Cakes a Pretty Finishing Touch With This One Ingredient
It couldn't be easier to dress up your favorite desserts.


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This Week in Food News: The Truth About Leftover French Fries
Plus: what's next for food in the White House?

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This Is How We Roll (Bûche de Noël)
An easy way to roll a tight roulade-style cake without breaking it.

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There's Life After Breakfast, But Eat These Tartines First
Smoked salmon tartines with fried capers and a soundtrack: Ray Davies's "Is There Life After Breakfast?"

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How Peas Ruin Pasta Carbonara
One writer really, really doesn't want to eat his vegetables.

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The Holiday Gifts You Should Never, Ever Give to a Food Lover
Rule number one: Lay. Off. The. Aprons.


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The Trick to Making Perfectly Clear Ice Cubes
Here's how to make (almost!) fancy-bar-quality ice in your home freezer.

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A Simple Way to Class Up Your Potato Chips
Ten minutes and a warm oven are all that's needed to take potato chips from party platter to hors d'oeuvres tray.

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How to Host Christmas Dinner Without a Hitch
If you want to serve the Epi 2016 Christmas Menu, here's your gameplan for stress-free hosting.

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The Prettiest Christmas Cookies—No Piping Required!
Sleigh all day with these genius Yuletide decorating hacks.

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This Week in Food News: The Joy of Cooking (When You're Depressed)
Plus: the weird, wacky economics of the squid industry.

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Why Is Peppermint the Flavor of Christmas?
It might involve a 17th-century German choirmaster and some unruly kids. Or, on the other hand, maybe not?

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Time Changes Everything—Especially Kimchi
Listen to a classic Bob Wills song while you're preparing the vegetables for this tangy Korean staple.

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How to Make It Easier on Yourself When You're Making Edible Gifts
First step: think big.