Common Mistakes
Rules for attending and hosting a bunch of kids (and maybe their parents) for a pint-sized holiday party, according to food and features editor Carla Lalli Music
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The rules for dancing, drinking, eating, and dressing at your office holiday party—according to Bon Appétit's editor in chief, Adam Rapoport
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We’ve put all of our Thanksgiving “Common Mistakes” guides in one place; follow them for each step of the dinner to turn out a truly delicious feast.
Sometimes you get so wrapped up in the kitchen, you psych yourself out. Here's how to get some perspective and keep the cooking fun and flavorful
Julia Bainbridge
It doesn't matter what kind of chili you like—avoid these five mistakes, and you'll make the best batch you've ever made.
Danielle Walsh
From using the wrong cut of beef to overthickening the stew, the most common ways home cooks ruin beef stew
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BA's food editors Dawn Perry and Alison Roman talk about the most common popcorn-making mistakes and how to avoid them.
Jasmin Sun
Seven tips for making the perfect apple crumble
Rachel Johnson
Six common mistakes people make when using slow cookers and crockpots—and how to avoid them
Those noodles ain't nothing without meatballs, so don't mess them up! Here's how to make ones you'll want to hold on to
Danielle Walsh
And how to avoid them
Danielle Walsh
There's no wrong way to make this childhood lunch staple, but a few tweaks will make it a million times better
Danielle Walsh
Here are the 8 most common mistakes people make when cooking the beloved Italian rice dish, so you can avoid them
Danielle Walsh
The one mistake everyone makes when they whirl their fruit into a frozen drink--and a few more to watch out for
Danielle Walsh
This brunch staple might seem simple, but it's a weekend dish for a reason.
Danielle Walsh
We talked to Boston chef Michael Schlow about the ideal method for making this cheesy, under-appreciated Mexican dish
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Brightly decorated sugar cookies are easy, as long as you know what not to do
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Or maybe not? Here's everything from our "Common Mistakes" series
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Make Thanksgiving's most anticipated dessert the right way
Danielle Walsh
Here's how people mess up stuffing. Don't be one of them
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Ensure your spuds are the fluffiest ever
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Well, as long as you're avoiding these 7 common mistakes. And if you do, your gravy will be a rich, silky, lump-free masterpiece
Danielle Walsh
The most common cooking mistakes--and how to avoid them
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Seriously, this summer appetizer isn't as simple as you might think
Danielle Walsh