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Chocolate Macaroons With Orange Ganache for a Haute Halloween

These gold-dusted chocolate macaroons are worth a whole sackful of candy
It's All Gravy, Baby
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It's All Gravy, Baby

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
While Sandy Keeps Them Home, BA Staffers Cook Up a Storm
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While Sandy Keeps Them Home, BA Staffers Cook Up a Storm

In the face of a hurricane, what does BA's staff do? Hit the kitchen, of course!
Brine Your Thanksgiving Turkey in a Cooler
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Brine Your Thanksgiving Turkey in a Cooler

When the fridge is packed, here's how to bag and brine your bird.
Thanksgiving Turkey Mistakes
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Thanksgiving Turkey Mistakes

The most common cooking mistakes--and how to avoid them
Making Whoopie Pies
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Making Whoopie Pies

A retro fave, updated for fall with pumpkin and spice
The Best Turkey-Carving Knives
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The Best Turkey-Carving Knives

Choose your weapon!
The Six Essential Cooking Tools You Need for the Holidays
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The Six Essential Cooking Tools You Need for the Holidays

Call it your holiday six-pack
5 Foods You Should Splurge On at the Supermarket
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5 Foods You Should Splurge On at the Supermarket

Once you go organic eggs, for example, you'll never go back
Halloween Cupcakes Recipe
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Halloween Cupcakes Recipe

Cupcakes just won't die--and that's okay
How to Cut Perfect Cake Layers
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How to Cut Perfect Cake Layers

Don't be scared. We've got tips to make sure you cut those layers like a pro
Cake Queens to the Rescue!
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Cake Queens to the Rescue!

Our resident cake experts were on hand to answer your burning baking questions on Facebook. Here's a recap
How to Ice Your Cake Like a Boss
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How to Ice Your Cake Like a Boss

You've got to pay attention to it
Nonstickiness Isn't the Only Reason to Use Nonstick Cake Pans
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Nonstickiness Isn't the Only Reason to Use Nonstick Cake Pans

Here's why else this is the only kind of cake pan you should be baking with
How to Ace Your Cakes
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How to Ace Your Cakes

Follow these tips and we guarantee you many layers of success
Mint Chip Ice Cream Cake Dessert Recipe
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Mint Chip Ice Cream Cake Dessert Recipe

Sometimes, it IS easy being green
5 Baking Tools We Can't Live Without
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5 Baking Tools We Can't Live Without

These are the essential tools of the trade
The BA Cake Queens' Stress-Reducing Tips
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The BA Cake Queens' Stress-Reducing Tips

BA's resident Cake Queens said so
Cake Storage Tips
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Cake Storage Tips

For up to four days (if you don't eat it all in one sitting, that is)
Molten Dulce de Leche Cakes
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Molten Dulce de Leche Cakes

Chocolate shouldn't be the only one getting all the lava goodness
Upgrade Your Salmon With Chef Sarah Grueneberg's Rye Bread Crust
Tate's Cookie Recipe Taste Test
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Tate's Cookie Recipe Taste Test

A new cookbook inspires us to taste test the cult favorite chocolate chip treat
How to Cook with Dried Porcini Mushrooms
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How to Cook with Dried Porcini Mushrooms

Yes, you do. And we suggest you try them dry
Warm Apple Croustade Dessert
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Warm Apple Croustade Dessert

Use them for dessert
Chris Cosentino Cooks Foie Gras En Papillote, Italian Style at Feast Portland
Austrian-Style Souffle Salzburger Nockerl
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Austrian-Style Souffle Salzburger Nockerl

Ladies and gentlemen, the Salzburger Nockerl
How to Make Perfect Layer Cakes
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How to Make Perfect Layer Cakes

Follow these simple techniques and we guarantee you many layers of success
How to Choose the Best Lobster
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How to Choose the Best Lobster

Note: Go for the gals