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The 5 most common Thanksgiving turkey problems and how to fix them.

The 5 most common Thanksgiving turkey problems and how to fix them.

by Jane Sweeney | Nov 18, 2017 | Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

If you’ve read Stacie’s brilliant How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey tutorial, you should be well prepared for the big day. But with so much going on in the kitchen, a little turkey trouble is bound to happen. My advice? Open a bottle of wine and breathe deep, because...
How to cook a Thanksgiving turkey in just about one hour.

How to cook a Thanksgiving turkey in just about one hour.

by Stacie Billis | Nov 16, 2017 | Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

No, the title is not clickbait. Because, yes, you really can cook a turkey in just about an hour. You don’t need any special equipment or appliances, just a pair of poultry shears to spatchcock your bird. What is spatchcocking, you ask? Here’s the deal:...
How to make mashed potatoes in the microwave, even for the holidays.

How to make mashed potatoes in the microwave, even for the holidays.

by Jane Sweeney | Nov 8, 2017 | Recipes, Thanksgiving

This Thanksgiving, leave your Martha Stewart aspirations to the turkey and learn how to make perfect  mashed potatoes in the microwave. Our method is so easy and creates creamy, delicious potatoes in no time. This genius kitchen hack also frees up a stovetop burner...
12 prep ahead holiday cooking tricks to ease last minute stress (and cleanup!) in the kitchen.

12 prep ahead holiday cooking tricks to ease last minute stress (and cleanup!) in the kitchen.

by Jane Sweeney | Dec 13, 2016 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Recipes, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

This year, I chopped and prepped many of my holiday dinner ingredients ahead of Thanksgiving. I still had plenty to do in the kitchen the day of, but it was more relaxed — my mom and I peeling apples (and sipping champagne) instead of chopping onion after onion....
Healthy baking substitutes, so that you can eat more holiday cookies, pie, and cake without guilt. (Right?)

Healthy baking substitutes, so that you can eat more holiday cookies, pie, and cake without guilt. (Right?)

by Caroline Siegrist | Nov 28, 2016 | Christmas, Holiday Cooking, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

I’ve never been particularly shy about using butter, sugar, and eggs in my baked goods, but with the holiday baking season upon us, I figure a few healthy baking substitutes might be useful. No, I’m not talking about using birdseed, carob, or bean paste...
It’s alllll gravy. Three simple solutions for how to fix lumpy, thin, or thick gravy.

It’s alllll gravy. Three simple solutions for how to fix lumpy, thin, or thick gravy.

by Jane Sweeney | Nov 23, 2016 | Recipes, Thanksgiving, Tips + Tricks

It’s hard to imagine Thanksgiving without gravy. Silky and savory, this simple sauce makes many of our favorite Thanksgiving dishes shine. And it can cover up those dishes that don’t exactly sparkle. (Dry stuffing…sigh.) If you’re looking for a stellar, classic recipe...
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