Food
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Channel the best fall flavors with this farro and pumpkin soup
Dec 02, 2025 5:16 am - This cozy fall soup with farro, pumpkin and Swiss chard is nutty, earthy and warming. Maple-syrup-sweetened nuts, spiced with smoked paprika, cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne pepper, add texture, along with a subtle dose of sweetness and heat.
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A bowl of this lentil vegetable soup helps me combat seasonal blues
Dec 02, 2025 5:05 am - While many comfort foods are aggressively cheesy, creamy, sugary or fried — more of an indulgence than a healthy everyday pick — soup is one that can offer ample feel-good factor and optimal nutrition. This lentil soup hits the spot like a soft, flannel shirt, a comfort that’s at once familiar, warming, practical and casually stylish.
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Aged maple syrup gives this virgin Old-Fashioned smoky, woodsy notes
Dec 02, 2025 4:44 am - Maple syrup can do so much more than just top pancakes and waffles, and this zero-proof Old-Fashioned proves it. Cut with fresh mandarin orange juice, brightened with bitters and served over ice, it’s a grown-up drink that might have “old” in its name but manages to feel new and exciting.
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Jammy figs are the star of this steak and radicchio skillet dinner
Dec 02, 2025 4:23 am - The richness of seared steak plays well with bitter radicchio and sweet figs in this filling skillet meal. A fig-balsamic dressing pulls everything together. Top each serving with crumbled blue cheese for another layer of flavor.
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Volcano trap, quicksand yard: Kids’ creative plans for getting turkey to the Thanksgiving tableNov 24, 2025 3:06 pm - When you sit down for the big dinner Thursday, you might want to listen to the diners at the kids’ table. They have interesting takes on just how to get and prepare Mr. Tom Turkey. And it requires more work and some unusual supplies.
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How much to buy, how to use leftovers, and other Thanksgiving tips to waste less food and money
Nov 24, 2025 8:20 am - A major highlight of Thanksgiving is the menu, but the big meal can come with a lot of wasted food. Experts say a pinch of extra planning can ensure more gets eaten.
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Spatchcock, dry brine deliver moist, memorable turkeyNov 24, 2025 6:49 am - After years of trial, error and dry turkey, Don Mauer landed on a Thanksgiving game changer. Now, for a moist and flavorful bird, he roasts a whole, heirloom turkey, spatchcocked and dry-brined.
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Want elevated squash for your Thanksgiving table? Think acornNov 24, 2025 6:49 am - This Thanksgiving, if you’re looking for sides that feel seasonal, elevated and a little unexpected, acorn squash deserves the spotlight. Here are two recipes that show just how versatile it can be: Acorn Squash with Chai Honey Glaze and Wild Rice Squash Salad.
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What’s the best box cornbread mix? Ranking 9 top brands.Nov 24, 2025 6:49 am - There may be no dish more quintessentially American than cornbread. And while there’s a maze of offerings at the grocery store, commercially available mixes are a mixed bag. Here tasters ranked nine products, including the top-selling brands of baking mixes.
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This green bean casserole is a fresh spin on a beloved classic
Nov 24, 2025 6:48 am - This green bean casserole offers a refreshing new perspective on a Thanksgiving favorite with its fresh, from-scratch ingredients: crisp green beans, sautéed mushrooms, a creamy, garlicky sauce and a crunchy topping of crispy shallots.