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Bourbon and Brown Sugar Glazed Turkey
Separate cooking techniques for breast and legs in this recipe ensure that the different cuts reach their most delicious potential. Cutting the raw turkey into parts is the only challenge here; if possible, ask your butcher to do it for you.
By Ann Redding and Matt Danzer
Earl Grey–Bourbon Punch
Turn this punch recipe up a notch with a decorative ice ring.
By Ann Redding and Matt Danzer
Everything You Need to Know About Cider
And we're not talking about the sweet juice you get every year at the farmers' market. Here's how to buy and store the hard stuff.
By Janet Rausa Fuller
All That's Left to Do Now Is Drink Some Wine
And make short ribs with it. Recommended soundtrack: Jerry Lee Lewis's "Drinkin' Wine, Spo-Dee-O-Dee."
By Sam Worley
Quick Mulled Wine: the Ultimate Winter Party Drink
(It also happens to be the ultimate pajama party drink. Just saying.)
By Matt Duckor
Why You Should Get a Keg For Friendsgiving
Keep your beer close and your friends from disrupting your kitchen space.
By Joe Sevier
How to Drink All Night at Your Friendsgiving Party—and Not Embarrass Yourself
Yes, you can actually enjoy your Thanksgiving feast—without paying the price the next day.
By Jamie Feldmar
Spiced Chocolate Torte Wrapped in Chocolate Ribbons
This pecan-studded chocolate spice-cake is filled with a luscious chocolate buttercream, drenched in a rich espresso-infused ganache and then decorated with edible dark and white chocolate ribbons for an impressive presentation.
By Betty Rosbottom
You Should Serve Punch at Friendsgiving
The easiest, most festive way to keep all your guests happy is a big bowl of sparkling punch with lemon, sage, and ginger.
By Anna Stockwell
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What to Cook With Epicurious Cabernet Sauvignon
These 11 dishes—for braising, reducing and baking with red wine—are hand-picked by Epicurious Food Editor Rhoda Boone to complement our new line of wines.
By Joe Sevier
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What to Cook With Chardonnay
These 11 dishes—for braising, reducing and baking with white wine—are hand-picked by Epi Food Editor Rhoda Boone to complement the new line of Epicurious wines.
By Joe Sevier
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.
By Joe Sevier
Why You Should Put Booze In Your Whipped Cream
Bump up your dessert topping with a little alcohol and a lot more flavor.
By Rhoda Boone and Joe Sevier
Quick Cider-Mulled Wine
This pared-down mulled wine recipe is great for impromptu entertaining this weekend.
By Matt Duckor
This Week in Food News: Refrigeration Ruins Tomatoes and Climate Change Threatens Wine
Plus: how to get teens to eat healthier.
By Sam Worley
A Classic Cocktail Inspired by Pancakes
This twist on the old-fashioned is the perfect drink for fall.
By Matt Duckor
Gin and Mint Tea Cocktail
Use gunpowder green tea if you can find it. The robust flavor will provide depth to this quaffable cocktail recipe.
By Andy Baraghani
Dark Ginger Rye Cake With Yogurt and Honey
Richly spiced gingerbread with the texture of a moist, dense devil’s food cake, this recipe only gets better if you make it ahead.
By Andrew Tarlow
Your Ice Cubes Are Grossing Me Out
I love you, but please don't invite me over again until you address this.
By Anna Stockwell
Maple Old-Fashioned
This twist on the classic whiskey cocktail is the perfect companion to the fall season.
By Matt Duckor