The Whole Bird
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Roast chicken is a tricky task, but master the art of cooking a piece of whole poultry inside and out and everyone near your kitchen will thank you for the aroma.
World's Craziest Cupcakes
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From a 1,200-pound behemoth to a $30,000 bank-breaker, cupcakes are the pastry world's most versatile offering, and continue to court an obsessive fan base.
What to Eat
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Summer Salads: Recipes From the Experts
With Thanksgiving dinner still digesting, the holiday meals of December come with extra pressure to deliver. Our star chefs offer six can't-miss menus, from sizzling Latin to Asian fusion to traditional festive ham.
From holiday staples like turkey and mashed potatoes, to more adventurous dishes like pomegranate salad and pumpkin seed brittle, culinary hotshots share their favorite holiday recipes. By Lizzie Stark
Simple Roast Turkey, Shiitake Gravy
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Ming Tsai makes his turkey simple but moist, then adds flavor with his mushroom-based gravy.
Sausage Stuffing and Potato Puree
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Tom Colicchio throws in a little foie gras with your stuffing.
Butternut Squash, Plus Some Celeriac
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Jamie Oliver cuts the sweetness of traditional Thanksgiving squash with chilies, then makes his case for celery root.
Shaved Fennel, Roasted Potatoes
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Mario Batali spices up Thanksgiving with clean flavors of citrus and fennel and potatoes with garlic.
Pumpkin Seed Brittle
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Nigella Lawson's light, crunchy nibble provides a sweet, easy finish to a traditionally heavy meal.
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