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The Stress-Free Way to Set Up a Thanksgiving Buffet
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The Stress-Free Way to Set Up a Thanksgiving Buffet

It's not about Miss Manners rules. It's about not having a traffic jam in front of your turkey.
What to Cook for Dinner on Election Night
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What to Cook for Dinner on Election Night

It's just another totally chill evening, right?
These Currant Scones Just Might Save Your Soul
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These Currant Scones Just Might Save Your Soul

Peter, Paul & Mary's song "A Soalin'" celebrates the medieval English tradition of begging for soul cakes—which may be a forerunner to Halloween trick-or-treating.
How to Choose, Cook, and Entertain With Wine
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How to Choose, Cook, and Entertain With Wine

Choosing which wine to pour, whether it's into a slow braise or into a guest's glass, can be a challenge. Here are some guidelines to make it a little more enjoyable.
Why You Should Put Booze In Your Whipped Cream
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Why You Should Put Booze In Your Whipped Cream

Bump up your dessert topping with a little alcohol and a lot more flavor.
Chocolate Cake for Breakfast? And Other 2017 Trend Predictions
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Chocolate Cake for Breakfast? And Other 2017 Trend Predictions

An Epi conversation about what food trends to expect next year.
Thanksgiving Desserts That Feed a Crowd
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Thanksgiving Desserts That Feed a Crowd

When it comes to Thanksgiving, bigger is...easier!
This Week in Food News: Refrigeration Ruins Tomatoes and Climate Change Threatens Wine
3 Bonus Recipes You Won't Find in Anthony Bourdain's New Cookbook
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3 Bonus Recipes You Won't Find in Anthony Bourdain's New Cookbook

The famous chef's co-writer gives us a peek into the making of "Appetites," plus three exclusive recipes!
How to Melt Cheese the Right Way
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How to Melt Cheese the Right Way

This fondue party definitely ended in tears. And it didn't have to.
Make Hot-Water Crust Pastry Like a Proper Brit
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Make Hot-Water Crust Pastry Like a Proper Brit

Like Channing Tatum, hot-water crust pastry is hardy yet tender. Unlike certain other pie doughs, it doesn't need to be treated delicately.
Why You Should Stop Cooking With Black Peppercorns
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Why You Should Stop Cooking With Black Peppercorns

You'll have little regret.
The Nonsensical Shame of the Nonstick Spray
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The Nonsensical Shame of the Nonstick Spray

Back off, America! All I want is for my cakes to come out of their pans cleanly—and without any guilt.
The Trick to Making the Best Homemade Butter
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The Trick to Making the Best Homemade Butter

Homemade butter is haute enough, but one extra step will really give you something fancy.
The Prettiest Way to Decorate an Apple Pie
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The Prettiest Way to Decorate an Apple Pie

Skip the top crust and let the fruit do the talking.
This Week in Food News: The Very First Brownies, Prison Cooking, and the Five-Second Rule Revisited
The Foolproof Way to Cook Burgers Indoors
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The Foolproof Way to Cook Burgers Indoors

Missing those grill-kissed summer burgers? Here's how to make them without the grill.
A Slice of Pie and a Cup of Coffee in Honor of Bob Dylan
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A Slice of Pie and a Cup of Coffee in Honor of Bob Dylan

Congrats on the Nobel Prize, Bob!
The Secret Ways Your Guests Are Judging You
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The Secret Ways Your Guests Are Judging You

You might be surprised by the things your dinner guests notice when you invite them into your home.
Wikileaks' October Surprise: You Can't Rush Risotto
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Wikileaks' October Surprise: You Can't Rush Risotto

The most important revelation yet from Hillary's hacked emails.