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Despite the Heaviness I Carried, I Kept Stirring
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Despite the Heaviness I Carried, I Kept Stirring

Cooking the annual lasagna de carne was always Mami’s territory—until the year I had no choice but to take over.
The Most Iconic Food Scenes in ‘The Office,’ Reviewed by Kevin
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The Most Iconic Food Scenes in ‘The Office,’ Reviewed by Kevin

Brian Baumgartner, the actor and author of Welcome to Dunder Mifflin, spills the, er, chili on how everything came together.
I’ve Worked the Turkey Hotline for Seven Years. Here’s My Best Advice
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I’ve Worked the Turkey Hotline for Seven Years. Here’s My Best Advice

Hint: Thanksgiving dinner is never really about the turkey at all.
The Correct Amount of Garlic Is 40 Cloves&-AT LEAST
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The Correct Amount of Garlic Is 40 Cloves—AT LEAST

XOXO, Garlic Girls of TikTok
The Drinks Are the Real Stars of Wes Anderson’s Latest Film
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The Drinks Are the Real Stars of Wes Anderson’s Latest Film

Tilda and Timothee may lead the cast of The French Dispatch, but it’s the coffee, cocktails, and glassware that really shine.
Sharon Richardson Learned to Cook in Prison. Now, She’s Bringing Those Lessons Outside
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Sharon Richardson Learned to Cook in Prison. Now, She’s Bringing Those Lessons Outside

The founder of Re-Entry Rocks and Just Soul Catering is using food to support women through life after incarceration.
If You Love Plantains, You’ll Love Everything at This Brooklyn-Based Shop
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If You Love Plantains, You’ll Love Everything at This Brooklyn-Based Shop

At Kelewele, owner Rachel Laryea uses plantains in almost every Ghanaian-inspired dish—and even ships nationwide.
This Thanksgiving, Forget the Rules
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This Thanksgiving, Forget the Rules

Skip the turkey, go big on the sides, or order takeout. Our November issue is all about doing Thanksgiving your way.
Hey, It's Your Korean Dad
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Hey, It's Your Korean Dad

Nick Cho started his TikTok account to share coffee recipes. Somewhere along the way, he became a global parenting phenomenon.
5 Genius Design Ideas for Nailing an Eco-Chic Kitchen
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5 Genius Design Ideas for Nailing an Eco-Chic Kitchen

Make your favorite room cleaner and greener with expert tips from Niche Interiors.
Cheryl Day Just Wrote the Definitive Book on Southern Baking
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Cheryl Day Just Wrote the Definitive Book on Southern Baking

Treasury of Southern Baking is bringing pineapple cakes and Black history to your kitchen.
What’s Stanley Tucci Doing for Thanksgiving?
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What’s Stanley Tucci Doing for Thanksgiving?

The author and Hollywood star on his foolproof holiday strategy. (Yep, there’s a martini.)
Peter Som’s Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu Is a Chinese American Feast
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Peter Som’s Ultimate Thanksgiving Menu Is a Chinese American Feast

This year the fashion designer and recipe developer is going all in.
A Skeptic Tries: Oatmeal
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A Skeptic Tries: Oatmeal

When oatmeal for breakfast was deemed essential for my health, I decided it was finally time to choke those gooey grains down.
The Future of Brunch Is in Asia
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The Future of Brunch Is in Asia

It may have started out as a Western copycat, but it’s becoming its own cuisine.
Issa Rae’s Dream Dinner Party Is a Beachside Senegalese Feast
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Issa Rae’s Dream Dinner Party Is a Beachside Senegalese Feast

The ‘Insecure’ co-creator and star's guest list includes three of the biggest names in music.
Ghosts at the Table
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Ghosts at the Table

They say there are two things in life you can rely on—death and enchiladas.
How My Korean, Vegan Dinner Parties Became Three Million Strong
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How My Korean, Vegan Dinner Parties Became Three Million Strong

Joanne Lee Molinaro, a.k.a. the Korean Vegan, loves hosting dinner parties. Now she’s throwing them on TikTok.
Our New Rules for Dinner Partying, Emphasis on “Party”
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Our New Rules for Dinner Partying, Emphasis on “Party”

As the legendary hostess Dua Lipa says, I got new rules.
The Secret Radicalism of A’Lelia Walker’s Dinner Parties
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The Secret Radicalism of A’Lelia Walker’s Dinner Parties

Through her famed salons, the beauty heiress and socialite provided a space of refuge for those on America’s margins.
Want to Join These Dinner Clubs? Slide Into the Chefs’ DMs
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Want to Join These Dinner Clubs? Slide Into the Chefs’ DMs

No longer bound by traditional brick-and-mortars, chefs are using social media to rethink their dream dinner experiences.
We Made You 6 Perfect Dinner Party Playlists, You’re Welcome
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We Made You 6 Perfect Dinner Party Playlists, You’re Welcome

Because you’ve got cooking to do.
Wine Calculator: How Many Bottles of Wine Does Your Dinner Party Need?
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Wine Calculator: How Many Bottles of Wine Does Your Dinner Party Need?

We’ve done the math—there’s a chart and everything.
The Dinner Party Is Dead. Long Live the Dinner Party
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The Dinner Party Is Dead. Long Live the Dinner Party

We’ve tried the cheap impressions of Martha Stewart excellence. Are we finally ready to relax?
How to Turn a Snack Board Into a Dinner Feast
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How to Turn a Snack Board Into a Dinner Feast

Tips for creating a snack board that's fun, filling, and stress-free from Katherine Lewin, owner of the dinner party essentials store, Big Night.
7 Ceramic Dinnerware Sets That Will Make You Feel Fancy As Hell
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7 Ceramic Dinnerware Sets That Will Make You Feel Fancy As Hell

They’re so chic your guests will forgive the serving snafus.
Omsom Asian Seasonings Have a Whole Lotta Flavor and a Whole Lotta Cred
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Omsom Asian Seasonings Have a Whole Lotta Flavor and a Whole Lotta Cred

These flavor-packed sauces simplify iconic dishes without dumbing them down.
After Illness Derailed Her Activism, Zainab Salbi Is Doing More Than Ever
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After Illness Derailed Her Activism, Zainab Salbi Is Doing More Than Ever

The humanitarian, author, and podcast host fights burnout with meditation, yoga, and lots of za’atar. 
I Was a Lifelong Vegetarian. I Decided to Taste What I Was Missing
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I Was a Lifelong Vegetarian. I Decided to Taste What I Was Missing

For decades, I never even considered meat to be food. Then I found myself in Argentina, surrounded by plates full of… wait, what are these?