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10 Stir-Ins That Make Prepared Tomato Soup Taste Homemade
Need dinner fast? Turn store-bought tomato soup into a feast-worthy dinner with these simple upgrades.

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To Stuff or Not to Stuff: That's the Thanksgiving Question
Whether you call it stuffing or dressing, the debate about whether or not to fill your turkey with that bready mix is more than a preference—it's a question of food safety.


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Recap: Martha Stewart and Snoop Dogg
In a wacky new cooking show, the "king of kush" and the "queen of cuisine" face off. Fried chicken ensues.

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Introducing the $500 Neiman Marcus Thanksgiving
Time was, you couldn't spend $80 on a broccoli casserole if you tried. But Neiman Marcus has changed all that.

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Dance Around the Kitchen to Olu Dara's "Okra" (and Cook It Too!)
The jazz cornetist's joyful 1998 song celebrates the stalwart Southern vegetable.

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Need to Stress-Eat? Chicken Pot Pie Tater Tot Casserole Is Here for You.
Food blogger and cookbook author Molly Yeh gives us the ideal comfort food mashup for tough times.

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To Heck With Health Food—the Best Spiralized Vegetable is a Deep-Fried One
Why not use everybody's favorite Paleo-friendly kitchen tool to make curly fries instead?

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How to Get the Most Out of Your Morning Juices and Smoothies
A key ingredient will maximize the nutritional value of your liquid breakfast. And it's probably already sitting in your pantry.

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How to Drink All Night at Your Friendsgiving Party—and Not Embarrass Yourself
Yes, you can actually enjoy your Thanksgiving feast—without paying the price the next day.

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The Perfect Friendsgiving Playlist
Don't give your fall Friendsgiving party the silent treatment. You need a soundtrack to get things moving.

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How to Prevent and Fix Cracks in Pies and Cakes
Tips and tricks to keep your pumpkin pies, cheesecakes, pastry shells, roulades, and more free of unsightly cracks.

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How to Turn Your Favorite Thanksgiving Dishes Into Bite-Sized Appetizers
Turkey, Brussels sprouts, and a vegetarian play on bacon-wrapped dates, all party size.

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The Stress-Free Way to Set Up a Thanksgiving Buffet
It's not about Miss Manners rules. It's about not having a traffic jam in front of your turkey.

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What to Cook for Dinner on Election Night
It's just another totally chill evening, right?

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These Currant Scones Just Might Save Your Soul
Peter, Paul & Mary's song "A Soalin'" celebrates the medieval English tradition of begging for soul cakes—which may be a forerunner to Halloween trick-or-treating.

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How to Choose, Cook, and Entertain With Wine
Choosing which wine to pour, whether it's into a slow braise or into a guest's glass, can be a challenge. Here are some guidelines to make it a little more enjoyable.

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Why You Should Put Booze In Your Whipped Cream
Bump up your dessert topping with a little alcohol and a lot more flavor.