How To
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How to Hone a Knife and Keep It Sharp
Did your knife get out of line? This is how to fix it.
By The Epicurious Editors
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.
By The Epicurious Editors
Something Went Wrong With My Pie. How Do I Fix It?
...Including the dreaded "pie gap."
By Grace Parisi
I Only Have an Hour to Cook This Turkey. Can It Be Done?
The case for the cut-up bird.
By Jill Santopietro
Do I Really Need a Roasting Pan to Cook a Turkey?
We figured out how to roast a turkey on a sheet tray.
By Grace Parisi
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Where the Heck Do I Stick The Thermometer?
So you've got an instant-read digital thermometer and a passion to make sure your turkey doesn't overcook? Cool. Now you just need to figure out where to stick that thing.
By Matt Duckor
How Do I Bake Rolls for Thanksgiving—Without Going Insane?
With this trick, it's NBD.
By Adina Steiman
How Big Should My Bird Be?
And by "right size" we mean a bird big enough to yield leftovers.
By Alex Van Buren
How to Pull off the 2015 Epi Thanksgiving Menu Without a Hitch
Your ultimate Thanksgiving menu gameplan is here.
By Anna Stockwell
How Can I Prevent a Lumpy Gravy?
Ladies and gentlemen, our national, lumpy nightmare is over.
By Tommy Werner
What's the Difference Between Fresh and Frozen Turkeys?
Don't panic. Our turkey guide is here to help.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
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.
By David Tamarkin
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.
By Sam Worley
The $15 Appliance That Can Save You 5 Minutes Every Day
A watched pot never boils. But an electric kettle boils faster than anything.
By Anna Stockwell
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.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
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How to Make Fresh Cavatelli Pasta. With Your Bare Hands.
This short pasta is fun to make—and even more fun to eat.
By Sheela Prakash
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How to Make Fresh Long Pasta at Home
This Tuscan pasta, which resembles thick spaghetti, is dead simple to make yourself.
By Sheela Prakash
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How to Make Orecchiette Pasta From Scratch
These bite-sized, cup-shaped pasta "ears" couldn't be easier to make.
By Sheela Prakash