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8 Roast Alternatives to the Christmas Ham

A sticky-sweet glazed ham is a Christmas staple, but there are so many other show-stopping roasts — made from all kinds of meat — to make the centerpiece of your holiday spread. From beef roasts including New York strip roast and ribeye roast to pork loin roast to lamb and […]

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14 Delicious Ways to Use Up Thanksgiving Leftovers

It’s rare that we’re not left with a hefty container full of turkey by the end of Thanksgiving. I mean, some of us even plan for it. Because of the hours of preparation that go into a Thanksgiving feast, it’s important to have ways to use up Thanksgiving leftovers. So, […]

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Don’t Forget! Everything You Need to Know for Thanksgiving Eve

‘Twas the night before Thanksgiving and before pacing throughout the house, you found the perfect last-minute guide with the click of a mouse. Prepping and planning for a Thanksgiving celebration takes a lot of work, whether it’s your first time or your fifteenth time hosting the special holiday meal. The […]

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The Ultimate Guide to Turkey Gravy

What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without a little turkey gravy? Okay, a lot of turkey gravy. We’re here to break down the history of this Thanksgiving mainstay, along with the different methods for preparing it, its many uses, and our favorite simple, homemade recipe. Read on for the ultimate guide to […]

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Small Gathering? How to Prepare an Intimate Thanksgiving Dinner

On Thanksgiving, my mom’s kitchen is absolutely brimming with all the trimmings of a feast. You’ll find a massive bird, crackly marshmallow-topped sweet potato casserole, fully loaded mashed potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, green bean casserole, and the list goes on. Did I mention there’s only six of us? That includes […]

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7 Tips For an Unforgettable Friendsgiving

Thanksgiving is fun, but it’s often reserved for family and maybe a select few family friends. And while most of us absolutely want to celebrate how grateful we are for your family, maybe we’d also like to do the same with your other friends. If this describes you, hosting your […]

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8 Kitchen Essentials to Help Prepare Thanksgiving Dinner

If you’ve ever made Thanksgiving dinner, you know it’s a whole kitchen kind of ordeal. You’ll break out all your pots and pans, dirty all the dishes, and spend hours slaving over your feast. We can’t take all of the chaos out of Thanksgiving meals, but we can help you […]

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Planning the Perfect Thanksgiving Dinner

While cooking on a typical weeknight can be stressful, preparing the centerpiece meal for a holiday that basically revolves around food might sound downright scary. But with a little planning, your Thanksgiving dinner will be fun, flavorful, and worry-free. Use this day-by-day guide to plan your best Thanksgiving ever. Find […]

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The History of Chicken Wings and an Easy Wings Recipe

Whether at the local watering hole in Virginia, an aprés ski bar in Colorado, a BBQ joint in Texas, or a high-end Manhattan roof deck restaurant, you are likely to find a common menu item with great regularity across these very different dining atmospheres: Crispy wings or baked chicken wings. […]

Thanksgiving Turkey With Apple Cider Brine

The centerpiece of any Thanksgiving is the Thanksgiving turkey. Brining is the professional cook’s secret to a moist and juicy roast turkey, and I’m going to let you in on my favorite brine recipe. This foolproof turkey brine includes apple cider, maple syrup and plenty of kosher salt – the […]

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GF Irish Beef Stew

Hearty Irish stew is made gluten-free with some easy substitutions, and it’s make in the slow-cooker for ultra-tender beef and veggies.