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Dinner SOS: How Do I Cook Thanksgiving Dinner Without a Working Kitchen?
In this week’s podcast, Bon Appétit recommends two menus for a caller who has to host the Big Meal without a working oven or stove. And yes—we go all in on the grill.
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Yotam Ottolenghi’s Kid-Friendliest Dinner
This mejadra, a childhood favorite of the chef, is riffable depending on what your kids do (and don’t) like.
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Trader Joe’s Eggplant Parm Sfogliatelle Is the Party Snack of the Season
Plus, more finds from November, reviewed.
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Anything Chicken Can Do, Shrimp Can Do Faster
Like this weeknight winner with little potatoes and garlicky butter.
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For Grown-Up PB&Js, Make This Spicy-Smoky Fruit Jam
It's three ingredients and comes together in minutes.
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Can You Eat Deli Meat During Pregnancy?
A listeria outbreak in the US has been linked to sliced deli meat and cheese. Here's how to protect yourself while pregnant.
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31 Banana Recipes We Love a Bunch
Presenting our best banana-flavored treats for you, from our favorite snack bread to glorious desserts.
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41 Thanksgiving Cocktails That’ll Really Shake Things Up
From hot toddies to big-batch punch, these festive drinks will get you in the holiday spirit.
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Solving a Friendsgiving Dinner Emergency Abroad
In the first episode of BA’s new Dinner SOS podcast, our team helps a caller planning her first Thanksgiving in Amsterdam.
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53 Thanksgiving Appetizers That Are Tastier Than Turkey
Don’t let your Thanksgiving appetizers be an afterthought. Choose any one of these recipes and cocktail hour will be the most delicious part of the whole meal.
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The Preserved Lemon Cake That Led to My Dream Job
Go behind the scenes of the test kitchen with associate food editor Zaynab Issa.
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What’s the Difference Between Stock and Broth, Anyways?
And can you use them interchangeably in recipes?
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This Pomegranate-Glazed Duck Puts Roast Turkey to Shame
Almost as easy as chicken, and with way more flavor.
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Introducing 'Dinner SOS,' a New Podcast From Bon Appétit
In our new show, BA food director Chris Morocco and a rotating cast of cooking experts are here to answer listeners' toughest cooking questions.
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For the Flakiest Pie Crust, a Little Gin Goes a Long Way
Yes, gin. Vodka works too, depending on your bar cart.
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A Highly Opinionated Guide to the Best Butter for Baking
According to our test kitchen's pastry expert.
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This Easy Maple-Chile Syrup Is Your Ticket to Endless Fall Cocktails
Add sweet, peppery heat to just about everything.
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A Cheesy, Saucy Blind Taste Test of 8 Frozen Pizza Brands
Including one that reminded us of bowling alley pizza.
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Quick-Braising Is Underrated and This Fish Jorim Proves It
It's speedy, versatile, and ready in one pan.
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This Garlicky Chickpea Soup Costs $2 Per Serving
Try to name a better dinner on a chilly night.
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The Potato Cooking Mistake We Learned the Hard Way
Spuds mysteriously refuse to soften? The test kitchen is on the case.
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The 10 Most Popular Recipes of October 2022
From pumpkin spice cake to all of the biscuits, comfort food is in.
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Trader Joe's Cookies & Creme Granola Is Wow, Just Wow
Plus more October winners (and some losers) from Trader Joe's, reviewed.
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Make Boxed Stock Taste Homemade With This Easy Trick
Because who has eight hours to stand by the stove?
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Don’t Throw Out Those Potato Peels. Turn Them Into a Crispy Topping
Less waste, more flavor—it’s a Thanksgiving miracle.
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Ina Garten’s Hosting Advice for a Less Stressful Thanksgiving
We asked the queen of effortless entertaining for her best holiday tips.
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Ina Garten’s Parsnip Purée Is the Most Soothing Holiday Side
From her new book, Go-To Dinners, this Thanksgiving-ready recipe only needs a few ingredients and can be made in advance.
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How to Cook a Crispy, Juicy Turkey in Less Than 2 Hours
Meet the method our food director Chris Morocco swears by.
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23 Pie Recipes That Don't Involve Rolling Out Pie Dough
From press-in crusts to store-bought shortcuts, we’ve got you covered.
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Doughnuts Are My Family’s Diwali Tradition. Here’s How to Make It Yours
These coconutty, toasty, barfi-inspired treats are as festive as it gets.
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A Simple Trick for the Crispiest Bacon
From Joe’s Bakery in Austin, Texas, this technique is positively genius.
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Hetty Lui McKinnon’s Vegetarian Thanksgiving Isn’t Just a Bunch of Sides
Cheesy pumpkin strata, brown butter green beans, soy caramel brussels sprouts, and more where that came from.
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This Extra Thick Dutch Baby Is an Extra Comforting Weeknight Dinner
Cheesy, herby, custardy—what’s not to love?
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Garlic Butter Does, in Fact, Need a Whole Head of Garlic
Keep it stocked in your fridge for those what’s-for-dinner emergencies.
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If You Have Canned Tuna and Rice, You Have Dinner
These spicy, lemony onigiri are a total steal.
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How to Make Chocolate From Scratch (for All You Overachievers)
From bean to bar, we’re walking you through each step.
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This Velvety Halwa Is Speedy Enough for a Weekday Morning
This sweet, spoonable treat was my mom’s specialty.
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How to Carve a Turkey With Ease
Watch two professional butchers as they share their best tips on turkey carving, from post-oven rest to festive presentation.
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What Is a Negroni Sbagliato With Prosecco in It?
House of the Dragon actor Emma D’Arcy’s drink of choice is highly doable at home.
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An Oat Lover’s Guide to All the Types of Oats
Instant, steel-cut, rolled—there’s a lot to decipher.
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Which Peanut Butter Is Worth Buying? A Blind Taste Test of Jif, Skippy, Peter Pan, and More
From the blissfully toasty, to the disappointingly chalky.
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Whispers: Why Do Beans Make Me Fart? Is There Anything I Can Do?
Actually maybe—like adding kombu or epazote to your bean broth.
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How Much Microplastic Am I Eating? And Is There Any Way to Avoid It?
Here’s what you need to know about microplastics in our food chain.
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Your Grilled Cheese Has Been Sorely Missing Raw Leeks
Like onions or scallions, raw leeks upgrade sandwiches, soups, and more.
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What Is the Hanky Panky? A Historic Cocktail That Never Gets Old
This 1920s recipe is as simple as it gets.
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Developing This Raspberry Cream Cake Almost Broke Me
In the end, it taught me about a whole lot more than just baking.
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Pumpkin Leaves Are the Star of This Bengali Family Favorite
These tender fritters can be eaten any time.
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Beef Is Expensive—This Trick Makes Burgers Cheaper
The answer? Beans or lentils, whichever you have around.
