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Should I Make My Pie Crust With Butter or Shortening? (Or Both?)

We baked dozens of pies to uncover the pie crust method that works every time.

Something Went Wrong With My Pie. How Do I Fix It?

...Including the dreaded "pie gap."

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

The case for the cut-up bird.

Do I Really Need a Roasting Pan to Cook a Turkey?

We figured out how to roast a turkey on a sheet tray.

How Do I Bake Rolls for Thanksgiving—Without Going Insane?

With this trick, it's NBD.

How Big Should My Bird Be?

And by "right size" we mean a bird big enough to yield leftovers.

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

Your ultimate Thanksgiving menu gameplan is here.

How Can I Prevent a Lumpy Gravy?

Ladies and gentlemen, our national, lumpy nightmare is over.

What's the Difference Between Fresh and Frozen Turkeys?

Don't panic. Our turkey guide is here to help.

The Boozy Ingredient Your Baked Goods Are Missing

Hint: It's booze.

How to Prep Potatoes to Make Them Extra-Crispy

This simple prep turns potatoes—and other fruits and veg—into a dignified series of golden, hyperflavored layers.

Turn Your Cakes Upside-Down

Why—and how—to flip your cakes around.

Fast, Fresh Plum Jam—No Canning Required

A long-simmered jam will never go out of style. But a fresher (and faster) alternative is giving it a run for its money.

The $15 Appliance That Can Save You 5 Minutes Every Day

A watched pot never boils. But an electric kettle boils faster than anything.

How to Navigate the Tofu Aisle

Soft. Silky. Firm. Super Firm. Somehow, tofu has become one of the most confounding groceries on the shelf. Luckily there are experts out there to tell us what tofu to buy, and how to keep it fresh at home.
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