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9 of the best celebrity-chef stuffing recipes to try this Thanksgiving

Martha Stewart's recipe includes toasted pecans and dried cherries, while Ree Drummond incorporates homemade cornbread into her stuffing.

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I make these 3 easy Ina Garten recipes for Thanksgiving every year, and they're always a hit with family and friends

Ina Garten is the queen of Thanksgiving. From mac and cheese to potato gratin, here are three of her easiest recipes we love making for the holidays.

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Taco Bell brought back 5 discontinued items from the last 60 years. We ranked them from worst to best.

Taco Bell is offering a new menu with five previously discontinued items, including the Tostada and Gordita Supreme.

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Jars of creamy peanut butter, which have green labels, on a shelf at Trader Joe's

I was a registered dietitian for 10 years. Here are some of my favorite low-sugar products to get at Trader Joe's.

As a former dietitian, some of my favorite Trader Joe's items for low-sugar meals are roasted-seaweed snacks and creamy unsalted peanut butter.

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Turkey slices with gravy being poured on them and side of mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce

All the chain restaurants and fast-food spots that are expected to be open on Thanksgiving Day 2024

Many chain restaurants are expected to be open on Thanksgiving. Skip cooking and grab a meal from Bob Evans or a Cajun-style turkey from Popeyes.

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She worked at some of Singapore's top Michelin restaurants. Now, she runs a fine-dining place out of her public housing apartment.

In 2023, she quit the big leagues and opened a small Southeast Asian fine-dining restaurant — in her apartment.

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17 easy ways to make stuffing better using things you might already have in your kitchen

Adding common pantry and fridge ingredients like cream-based soups, wine, bacon, or even saltine crackers can take your stuffing to the next level.

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I'm a professional baker. I tried 10 desserts from Whole Foods' bakery section, and there are 4 I'd buy again.

Whole Foods' bakery section has a range of cookies and cakes. Here are the best desserts to buy and what to skip from a pro baker who reviewed them.

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7 of the best sweets to make in your air fryer, according to chefs and bakers

Instead of using an oven to bake pies, cookies, and pastries, chefs and bakers suggest throwing the treats in the air fryer for perfect results.

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I tried the biggest burgers at 5 fast-food chains and ranked them from worst to best

The biggest burgers from McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, In-N-Out, and Shake Shack were all different in flavor profiles and price points.

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7 vintage Thanksgiving side dishes most people don't make anymore

Once-popular Thanksgiving side dishes like Jell-O salads and turkey aspic are no longer part of most modern Thanksgiving celebrations.

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Four flavors of costco muffins laid out and displayed on a white countertop

I tried every flavor of muffin I could find at Costco and ranked them from worst to best

From double chocolate and blueberry to coffee cake, I tried each muffin flavor from the Costco bakery I could find and ranked them from worst to best.

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Collage of Trader Joe's Breakfast items including their strawberry yogurt, jumbo cinnamon rolls, frosted toaster pastries, dark chocolate protein muffin and hashbrowns

I tried 20 of Trader Joe's popular breakfast foods, and I'd buy most of them again

From frozen hash browns to brioche French toast, I taste-tested several of the popular chain's iconic morning staples. Here's what I thought.

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I make these cheesy scalloped potatoes every year on Thanksgiving, and I'll never go back to mashed potatoes

Mashed potatoes are a Thanksgiving staple, but I much prefer this recipe for cheesy scalloped potatoes with caramelized onions.

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My family paid $180 to have Costco handle Thanksgiving dinner. The prep was easy, and every dish tasted homemade.

Instead of cooking, my family got Thanksgiving dinner delivered from Costco. For $180, our heat-and-serve meal had turkey, six sides, rolls, and pies.

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As a sommelier, there are 5 wines I always have on hand for guests

As a certified sommelier, I always have a few bottles ready to go in case I have guests over. From bubbly to red, here are my recommendations.

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10 easy Thanksgiving desserts that aren't pumpkin pie

From chocolate cream pie and cobbler to apple crisp, these easy and delicious desserts are great for Thanksgiving.

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Everyday low price $1.98 sign above display of Ocean Spray jellied cranberry sauce at Walmart

I took the same grocery list to Aldi and Walmart. One chain surprisingly won me over.

I took the same grocery list to Walmart and Aldi to see which chain had the better value, prices, and shopping experience ahead of Thanksgiving.

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A bag of Clancy's garlic-mashed-potato-flavored chips and a container of Sundae Shoppe candy-cane gelato.

16 of the best specialty items to get at Aldi this month for $5 or less

This November, Aldi is stocking shelves with seasonal desserts, Thanksgiving-ready pasta, and cute stocking stuffers, all for $5 or less each.

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four packages of different brands of premade mashed potatoes

I tried 4 brands of premade mashed potatoes from the store, and there are only 2 I'd actually serve

I tried offerings from four brands, Bob Evans, Kroger, Target, and Lamb Weston, to see which has the best preprepared version of mashed potatoes.

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The 10 most expensive states to buy a Thanksgiving turkey — and the 10 cheapest

Remote states like Hawaii and Alaska have the highest turkey prices.

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I've tried 7 popular meal-delivery boxes. Here's what I really thought of each one.

From HelloFresh to Purple Carrot, I've tried many of the popular meal-delivery boxes on the market. Some of the services are better than others.

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A potter uses his foot to soften freshly gathered clay.

Can India's 5,000-year-old disposable clay teacups compete with single-use plastic?

Kulhads are disposable clay tea cups that have been used in and around India for thousands of years. Here's how they're made in a Kolkata workshop.

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Franklin Barbecue sign hanging off of building

I'm an Aussie who spent 7 hours in line to try some of the best barbecue in Texas. The wait was well worth it.

I spent hours in line on a Saturday just to try Franklin Barbecue in Austin, which some say has the best barbecue in Texas. I'm glad I did it.

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cheese curds from culver's, freddy's, and zaxby's

I tried cheese curds from Culver's, Zaxby's, and Freddy's, and I found the best in the Midwest

Cheese curds are big in the Midwest, but I'm skeptical of fast-food varieties. Regardless, I tried some at Culver's, Zaxby's, and Freddy's.

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15 Thanksgiving sides you can make in a slow cooker

From stuffing to cranberry sauce and delicious dips, these Thanksgiving side dishes can be made in a slow cooker.

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Side-by-side photo of a bag of shrimp and a bag of green beans from Trader Joe's.

I'm a private chef who loves shopping at Trader Joe's. Here are 10 items I always buy when creating meals for my clients.

As a private chef, some of my favorite Trader Joe's items to buy for clients include orzo, cut white corn, and the Green Goddess seasoning blend.

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Melissa Cookston's Memphis BBQ Double-Smoked Spiral Cut Ham sliced and staged on a plate.

The 6 best hams to order online for your holiday celebrations

From spiral-cut to honey-glazed, the best ham transforms any dinner into a feast. Here are the top-rated hams you can order online.

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A square-shaped piece of pizza with oozing cheese and pepperoni on a white plate placed on a wooden table

My family tried 13 frozen meals from Costco and ranked them. Even the lowest-rated item was tasty.

My family tried and ranked frozen meals from Costco, from the Kirkland Signature breakfast sandwiches to the Crazy Cuizine Mandarin-orange chicken.

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Two rows of Rao's Homemade tomato sauce stacked on top of each other: six on top and seven on the bottom.

I tried every flavor of Rao's tomato sauce I could find and ranked them from worst to best

I tried 14 flavors of Rao's jarred tomato sauce and ranked them from worst to best. I loved the brand's vegetable-forward sauces.

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martha stewart ree drummond and ina garten baked macaroni and cheese

I tried baked mac-and-cheese recipes by Ina Garten, Ree Drummond, and Martha Stewart. The best used butternut squash.

Martha Stewart's recipe uses four kinds of cheese and yellow onion, while The Pioneer Woman's incorporates creamy butternut squash.

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A plate of carbonara pasta in a restaurant setting.

The most popular pasta dish in every state, according to Yelp

Yelp found the most popular pasta dish in every state using reviews from its most elite members.

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I tried 8 tricks for making perfect scrambled eggs, and the best called for a whirlpool of boiling water

I tried a few methods to make the classic breakfast dish, like using boiling water, a cocktail shaker, a slow cooker, a microwave, and a super whisk.

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A plate filled with four twice-baked potatoes

I'm a chef with over 15 years of experience. Everyone should know this recipe for twice-baked potatoes.

According to this chef, this is the best stuffed-potato recipe everyone should know how to make — a tasty and versatile side dish to pair with dinner.

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a pot of water with ziplock bags filled with steak being heated by a Joule sous vide machine

The 4 best sous vide machines, tested and reviewed

Sous vide cooking ensures your food is always cooked to the perfect temperature. These are the best sous vide machines and immersion circulators.

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The 5 best long-slot toasters on a peach gradient background.

The 5 best long-slot toasters of 2024, tested and reviewed

The best long-slot toasters can toast for a crowd and fit bagels, waffles, and homemade bread. Here are our top-rated picks from Breville, Dash, and more.

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