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American Food Today With the Mission Chinese and Lucky Peach Cookbooks

How we cook at home and how we cook in restaurants.

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How to Hone a Knife and Keep It Sharp

Did your knife get out of line? This is how to fix it.

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The Fresh Crunchy Topping That Makes Almost Everything Better

This crunchy topping makes everything better.

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What Do I Do With These (Sort of Gross) Giblets?

There's a lot of flavor in that slimy bag of offal.

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I Don't Have Five Ovens. Can I Still Pull This Meal Off?

It's all possible.

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I Hate Marshmallows. Is There a Better Way to Make Sweet Potatoes?

Sugar-drenched and covered in marshmallows? Never again.

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I Overcooked My Turkey. Again. What Should I Do?

You might end up preferring it to the perfectly cooked kind.

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I Only Have an Hour to Cook This Turkey. Can It Be Done?

The case for the cut-up bird.

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Holiday Hors d'Oeuvres

It all starts with a bite.

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Does Fresh Pumpkin Really Make a Difference in Pumpkin Pie?

You won't find it in most recipes.

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What Can I Serve Instead of Mushy Brussels Sprouts?

You won't look back.

Where the Heck Do I Stick The Thermometer?

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Where the Heck Do I Stick The Thermometer?

So you've got an instant-read digital thermometer and a passion to make sure your turkey doesn't overcook? Cool. Now you just need to figure out where to stick that thing.

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How to Pull off the 2015 Epi Thanksgiving Menu Without a Hitch

Your ultimate Thanksgiving menu gameplan is here.

How Do I Carve the Turkey Without Mangling It?

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How Do I Carve the Turkey Without Mangling It?

You've gathered the guests, conquered the cocktails, wrangled the side dishes, and roasted one heck of a turkey. Now it's game time. Here's how to carve your bird. With ease.