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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.

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.

Why You Should Put Booze In Your Whipped Cream

Bump up your dessert topping with a little alcohol and a lot more flavor.

Chocolate Cake for Breakfast? And Other 2017 Trend Predictions

An Epi conversation about what food trends to expect next year.

Thanksgiving Desserts That Feed a Crowd

When it comes to Thanksgiving, bigger is...easier!

3 Bonus Recipes You Won't Find in Anthony Bourdain's New Cookbook

The famous chef's co-writer gives us a peek into the making of "Appetites," plus three exclusive recipes!

How to Melt Cheese the Right Way

This fondue party definitely ended in tears. And it didn't have to.

Make Hot-Water Crust Pastry Like a Proper Brit

Like Channing Tatum, hot-water crust pastry is hardy yet tender. Unlike certain other pie doughs, it doesn't need to be treated delicately.

The Nonsensical Shame of the Nonstick Spray

Back off, America! All I want is for my cakes to come out of their pans cleanly—and without any guilt.

The Prettiest Way to Decorate an Apple Pie

Skip the top crust and let the fruit do the talking.

The Trick to Making the Best Homemade Butter

Homemade butter is haute enough, but one extra step will really give you something fancy.

The Foolproof Way to Cook Burgers Indoors

Missing those grill-kissed summer burgers? Here's how to make them without the grill.

The Secret Ways Your Guests Are Judging You

You might be surprised by the things your dinner guests notice when you invite them into your home.

Wikileaks' October Surprise: You Can't Rush Risotto

The most important revelation yet from Hillary's hacked emails.

Huckleberry Muffins and "Male Gaze Macarons" in an Arty New Cookbook

With writing and recipes by everyone from Jane Smiley to Marina Abramovic, The Artists' and Writers' Cookbook is a fun, quirky, often beautiful mix.

Epi's 2016 Thanksgiving Playlist

Enough music to cut a turkey (or a rug) to.