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Step-by-Step Instructions for Perfect Gravy
It doesn't have to be complicated, but it does have to be perfect. Here's how

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5 Easy Ways to Turn Boxed Stuffing Into Delicious Stuffing
When your family is divided between boxed and homemade, strike a compromise

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Turkey Carving 101


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Step by Step, How to Cider Brine a Turkey
This isn't just any bird, it's our November cover girl!

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With These Apples, Beauty Is Definitely More Than Skin Deep
Sometimes the gnarliest fruit can make the most delicious preserves

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Does Heritage Turkey Taste Better than Conventional in a Blind Taste Test?
We find out which bird is best for Thanksgiving dinner
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We're Mad for Madeleines (Sponge Cake's Delightfully Snobby French Cousin)
These little citrus-scented cakes cook in just 10 minutes.

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Pretty Please Watch Out for These Common Thanksgiving Dinner Mistakes
Yes, you really do need to defrost your turkey ahead of time.

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Best-Ever Pie Crust, Morning Edition (A.K.A.
The 20 minutes I usually spend reading the sports page every morning, I spent this a.m. talking pie crust.
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A Squirrel in Every Pot
Next time a squirrel becomes a nuisance in your yard, you might want to consider eating it. (Warning: This post contains graphic photos of an animal being butchered.)



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5 Common Scrambled Eggs Mistakes
We asked our test kitchen to demystify our favorite breakfast dish

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3 New Ways to Cook a Better Thanksgiving Turkey
Do you love tradition but crave new flavors for the big bird? We got you.

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#Winning Turkey Day with Bon Appetit's Thanksgiving HQ
Let us do the work for you with our menus, checklist, and how-to videos

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Apple Galette
This simple, delicious dessert is based on a tart from Chez Panisse in Berkeley.


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Is Making Pancakes From Scratch Worth the Effort?
This breakfast staple might just be better from a box

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Toffee Crunch Caramel Cheesecake
Start with a cheesecake. Drizzle it with caramel. Top it with candy bars.

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It's the Great Cheese-Stuffed Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!
This was my dinner solution for a dude weekend (read: guns, whiskey) on the farm

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3 Ways to Make Better Lasagna
If you've got some runny lasagna, we have expert advice from our test kitchen that you've probably never heard before

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Why This Omelet Should Be Your Go-To Dinner Party Dish
Our Editor-in-Chief recounts learning the art of the omelet

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Baked Hawaiian Islands
Classic baked Alaska is turned on its head with these individual desserts from Elizabeth Falkner of San Francisco's Citizen Cake.

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Tips for Making Mozza's Homemade Ricotta
If it doesn't come out, the lemon might be to blame

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8 New One-Bite Appetizer Recipes (i.e., 8 Reasons to Throw a Party This Weekend)
How else can you nosh with a drink in your hand?