Techniques

Because 300 dumplings are better than one.

We gave traditional rainbow cookies a makeover! Learn how to get the ombré effect on your holiday cookies in this how-to video.

Ever made fudge? Caramel? A little patience and some solid intel will make you a bonafide candy man (or woman).

Wait, you *haven't* made these intensely chocolate, Nutella-filled cookies yet? Get on that!

Say goodbye to too-mushy or too-chewy farro.

Homemade infused oils are cheaper than store-bought bottles. They also happen to make great gifts.

We gave classic Linzer cookies a makeover with spiced brown butter. Learn the technique for making and shaping picture-perfect cookies at home.

Make miso soup so good, you'll swear it's from your favorite takeout joint. Just don't make these amateur mistakes.

No one should have to put up with pork belly that's hard to chew. Especially not you.

Make cookies so beautiful even Santa would stop to Instagram them.

A simple cornet is the only tool you need for perfectly iced holiday cookies. And you already have all the materials you need to make one at home.

Hold off on the holly sprigs. The only centerpiece your table needs is this showstopping crown roast of pork that's fit for a queen—and a crowd.

Why burn a log when you can bake a cake that looks like one? Outdo yourself with our outrageous bûche de Noël.

Don't be intimidated by big cuts of meat, like pork shoulder or crown roasts. Just avoid these common mistakes and learn to cook them to perfection.

Rugelach are a classic holiday cookie, no matter how you slice it. Here's how to get precise, perfect portions, every time.

This simple trick for turning stew into pie has us wondering what we've been doing all our lives.

Pumpkin pie isn't hard to make… or is it? From a cracked custard to soggy crust, here are all the ways you can screw it up (or not).

Roast peak turkey...even at high altitudes.

It's a Thanksgiving miracle: This dessert will satisfy even the most restrictive diet—and it's easy to make.

If you're going to do one ounce of prep this Thanksgiving week, make it this.

Why is it so hard to remove the first piece of pie without it turning into a crumbly, sticky mess? We got to the bottom of this mystery: Here's how to achieve the perfect first slice, every time.

The best tips for cooking eggs, from a man who is genuinely obsessed with them.

Is it getting hot in here, or is it just the oven? Things got a little steamy when we recorded the how-to video for our Porchetta-Style Roast Turkey. You have been warned.

Homemade applesauce isn't hard to make… or is it? Brush up your know-how and make sure you're avoiding the most common mistakes people make when simmering their way to saucy, cinnamon-y goodness.

It only takes one magic ingredient.

Who cares if it's "basic"? This pumpkin oatmeal is the best thing to happen to breakfast in ages.

Your oven is about to do a happy dance...if that were possible.

What's better than Thanksgiving turkey? Thanksgiving turkey wrapped in bacon. Here's how to prep your turkey breast for rolling.

Once you read these tips to follow and mistakes to avoid, you'll be a bonafide candy man (or woman).

Root vegetables don't own the whole "oven-roasted" game. Next time you fire up the oven, toss one of these ingredients on the sheet pan, too.