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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.

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What to Cook for Dinner on Election Night
It's just another totally chill evening, right?

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Chocolate Cake for Breakfast? And Other 2017 Trend Predictions
An Epi conversation about what food trends to expect next year.

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Thanksgiving Desserts That Feed a Crowd
When it comes to Thanksgiving, bigger is...easier!

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This Week in Food News: Refrigeration Ruins Tomatoes and Climate Change Threatens Wine
Plus: how to get teens to eat healthier.

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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!

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How to Melt Cheese the Right Way
This fondue party definitely ended in tears. And it didn't have to.

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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.


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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.

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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.

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The Prettiest Way to Decorate an Apple Pie
Skip the top crust and let the fruit do the talking.

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This Week in Food News: The Very First Brownies, Prison Cooking, and the Five-Second Rule Revisited
Plus: Does "healthy" actually mean anything?

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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.

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A Slice of Pie and a Cup of Coffee in Honor of Bob Dylan
Congrats on the Nobel Prize, Bob!

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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.

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Wikileaks' October Surprise: You Can't Rush Risotto
The most important revelation yet from Hillary's hacked emails.