Food
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These Thanksgiving recipes are modern takes on retro favorites
Nov 21, 2025 6:53 am - Vintage recipes possess a certain nostalgic beauty, be they tried-and-true family favorites or a time capsule of a bygone era. With fewer gadgets and tools, they also skew less complicated. Here are five Thanksgiving recipes from the archives updated for the 21st century while leaving the spirit of the dish intact.
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Finally, make-ahead mashed potatoes with only 5 ingredientsNov 21, 2025 6:52 am - Dread making the last-minute mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving Day? This recipe allows you to prepare everyone’s favorite gravy vessel a day or two in advance using only five simple ingredients — potatoes, butter, heavy cream or whole milk, salt and pepper — and the right technique.
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Thanksgiving salad with pears, Parmesan and pomegranate seeds, starring puff pastry croutons
Nov 21, 2025 6:51 am - Pomegranate seeds, pears and Parmesan make this autumn salad feel very festive and holidayish. But what makes this salad so special is puff pastry croutons.
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Creating a festive charcuterie board: Ideas for holiday colors and flavorsNov 20, 2025 3:01 pm - Holiday charcuterie boards make entertaining easy. With a mix of meats, cheeses, and festive treats, you can create a delicious, eye-catching spread your guests will remember long after the party.
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Food and drink pairings for holiday parties: From appetizers to after-dinner drinksNov 20, 2025 3:01 pm - Unlock next-level holiday hosting with expert food-and-drink pairings. Chef Ryan Rondeno reveals how intentional flavor matching transforms your menu, sharpens every bite and sip, and delivers a standout seasonal feast.
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The best nonalcoholic red wines for holiday meals
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Linger at the table: Serve up familiar flavors in new ways with twists on Thanksgiving classicsNov 12, 2025 5:55 am - Thanksgiving is all about the classics, but that doesn’t mean they have to be boring. These three recipes bring big flavor to the table without overcomplicating the cooking. Each one feels familiar, but with just enough of a twist to make people go back for seconds.
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Yes, you can make scratch mac and cheese with only three ingredientsNov 12, 2025 5:04 am - The trick? The macaroni cooks in gently boiling milk, creating a base for the sauce without the hassle of traditional scratch mac and cheese methods.
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Arby’s steak nuggets may be as close to real barbecue as fast food gets
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This pasta with sausage and greens flips the ratio for more nutrition