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    How to Cook a Turkey: Your Step-by-Step Guide

    Want to learn how to cook a turkey? We've nailed down the perfect method. Our Test Kitchen pros walk you...



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    How to Cook Turkey in a Bag (an Oven Bag, That Is)

    After learning how to cook a turkey in a bag, a perfectly browned, juicy Thanksgiving turkey could be on your...


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    Can You Leave a Turkey Out to Thaw Overnight?

    Here's everything you need to know about how not to thaw your bird before Thanksgiving.


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    30+ Tips Every Baker Needs to Know for the 2023 Holiday Season

    The holiday season is when home bakers kick things into high gear. These holiday baking tips will help you create...


    Grandma’s Best Secrets for Homemade Gravy

    How did Grandma get such flawless, flavorful, lump-free homemade gravy? We show you how to recreate that golden goodness.


    How to Make Cranberry Relish

    This zesty, easy-to-make cranberry relish recipe belongs on your Thanksgiving table.


    How to Make Your Very Own Healthy Snickers

    So that means I can have them all the time now, right?

    The Best Instant Pot Deals To Level Up Your Cooking

    We're under pressure...to locate the top Instant Pot sale finds! These Instant Pot deals include some of the best savings...


    How to Make Cowboy Queso

    It's hard to go wrong when you combine cheese, meat and beer! This cowboy queso recipe will quickly become a...


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    The Best Canned Cranberry Sauce, According to Our Pros

    No Thanksgiving table is complete without cranberries. Our Test Kitchen team found the best canned cranberry sauce options out there—whether...


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    I Made Dolly Parton’s Recipe for Hickory-Grilled Ham—Here’s What I Thought

    Learn how to make Dolly Parton's famous family recipe for a juicy, glazed hickory ham fit for any holiday table.


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    The Dash Snowflake Mini Waffle Maker Makes Breakfast Time Magical

    Make snow days even sweeter with this festive mini snowflake waffle maker.


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    I Made Dolly Parton’s Recipe for Milk Gravy and It’s the Only Way to Eat Bi...

    If you want to start your day off with a hearty breakfast, this Dolly Parton milk gravy recipe is a...


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    I Made the Ina Garten Overnight Mac and Cheese Recipe That People Can’t Stop Talk...

    Is this Ina Garten Overnight Mac and Cheese worth the wait? I had to find out.


    The 5 Best Cookware Sets on Amazon, According to Reviews

    Ready for a kitchen upgrade? We found the best Amazon cookware sets for every type of home cook.


    Copycat Burger King Onion Rings

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    Burger King onion rings are satisfying in a way that french fries can’t be—it’s the texture. The crunch and flavor...

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    The Best Eggnog You Can Buy, According to Our Taste Test

    Time to get into the Christmas spirit with a glass of the best eggnog. Our Test Kitchen sampled every brand...


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    I Made Ina Garten’s Chocolate Pecan Scones—and I Can’t Wait to Make Them Again

    This buttery scone recipe from Ina Garten is loaded with toasty pecans and chocolate chunks.


    Here’s How to Make a Poached Egg in the Air Fryer

    Such an easy trick for anyone who struggles with poached eggs on the stove.


    How to Make Texas Toast Garlic Bread

    Why have regular garlic bread when you could have buttery, herby Texas toast instead?


    Amish Macaroni Salad

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    This Amish macaroni salad is a crowd favorite. It's supposed to be sweet, but you can lessen the sugar to...


    What Is Tonic Water—and Which Are the Best Tonic Waters?

    Wise drinkers shouldn't focus only on the gin in a gin and tonic. Here's the answer to "what is tonic...

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    I Made Ina Garten’s Meat Loaf Recipe for Dinner Tonight—And Will Again and Again

    This classic meat loaf recipe from Ina Garten tastes just like the ones Mom and Grandma used to make.


    The Best Fast-Food Chicken Nuggets, Ranked

    Chicken nuggets are a menu staple at fast-food restaurants. We sampled eight options to find out who makes the best...


    How to Make the Cowboy Bread Recipe from Your School Cafeteria

    This '90s cowboy bread recipe reminds us of all the good things about school lunch. Here's how to recreate the...


    Amish Buttered Noodles

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    These are the best buttered noodles ever! They are easy to make and kid-friendly, and they pair nicely with lots...


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    The Best Store-Bought Cinnamon Rolls, As Picked By Our Pros

    Don't fret if you don't have time to make cinnamon buns from scratch. Our Test Kitchen pros sampled the most...


    How to Make Cowboy Caviar

    This cowboy caviar is full of big flavors. Serve with scoop chips so you can get the most out of...