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For the perfect cranberry sauce, keep it simple. Fresh cranberries deliver the brightest flavor, white sugar balances their tartness without masking it, and plain water beats out cider and juice. Our favorite test kitchen trick? A small pinch of salt—it heightens the cranberries’…

TestKitchen's tweet image. For the perfect cranberry sauce, keep it simple. Fresh cranberries deliver the brightest flavor, white sugar balances their tartness without masking it, and plain water beats out cider and juice. Our favorite test kitchen trick? A small pinch of salt—it heightens the cranberries’…

Before the big day, test your broiler like we do. This simple trick helps you spot uneven heat before your rolls—or pie topping—end up scorched. From our kitchen to yours, here’s how to make sure your broiler’s hot spots don’t ruin your Thanksgiving feast.

TestKitchen's tweet image. Before the big day, test your broiler like we do. This simple trick helps you spot uneven heat before your rolls—or pie topping—end up scorched.
From our kitchen to yours, here’s how to make sure your broiler’s hot spots don’t ruin your Thanksgiving feast.

What’s topping our gift list this year? From our splurge-worthy Breville Bambino Plus to our winning ice cream scoop, we’re sharing the best gifts for the cook in your life—at every budget: bit.ly/3XPygkS


Save our 2-step guide for spatchcocking a turkey. A sharp pair of kitchen shears is necessary to cut through the backbone, and if you need to create more force, try gripping the shears like hedge clippers, with one hand holding the top finger loop and the other hand holding the…

TestKitchen's tweet image. Save our 2-step guide for spatchcocking a turkey. A sharp pair of kitchen shears is necessary to cut through the backbone, and if you need to create more force, try gripping the shears like hedge clippers, with one hand holding the top finger loop and the other hand holding the…

Pickled cranberries add a bright, tangy counterpoint to rich holiday dishes. Perfect for the main meal and even better on leftover sandwiches. americastestkitchen.com/recipes/17242-…


For our take on a classic, we found boiling the potatoes washed out their flavor and left the casserole thin, while roasting took too long. Simmering them in butter and cream gave us the best of both worlds—deep, concentrated flavor and a perfectly smooth texture. A small amount…


After thorough recipe testing, we made the mistakes so you don't have to. Keep this on hand when making our Pumpkin Pie this Thanksgiving.

TestKitchen's tweet image. After thorough recipe testing, we made the mistakes so you don't have to. Keep this on hand when making our Pumpkin Pie this Thanksgiving.

This is the kind of dessert that quietly steals the Thanksgiving spotlight. Tender apples, tart cranberries, and bits of spicy ginger sit atop a buttery, crisp crust that holds its shape without a pie plate. A sprinkle of coarse sugar adds crunch, and a quick brush of warm apple…


We won't let a missing ingredient ruin your Thanksgiving. Here are our best substitutions for you to use when in need of a quick substitution.

TestKitchen's tweet image. We won't let a missing ingredient ruin your Thanksgiving. Here are our best substitutions for you to use when in need of a quick substitution.

You don’t need drippings to make great gravy. We developed a method that builds deep, roasted flavor from simple vegetables and broth, perfect for any holiday table. cooks.io/47N6P13

TestKitchen's tweet image. You don’t need drippings to make great gravy. We developed a method that builds deep, roasted flavor from simple vegetables and broth, perfect for any holiday table. cooks.io/47N6P13

Why make stuffing and turkey separately when you can cook them together? Our One-Pan Turkey and Stuffing combines juicy turkey breast, sausage-studded ciabatta, and a medley of fresh herbs in one roasting pan for a flavorful, streamlined main course. cooks.io/4r77jGM

TestKitchen's tweet image. Why make stuffing and turkey separately when you can cook them together? Our One-Pan Turkey and Stuffing combines juicy turkey breast, sausage-studded ciabatta, and a medley of fresh herbs in one roasting pan for a flavorful, streamlined main course.  cooks.io/4r77jGM
TestKitchen's tweet image. Why make stuffing and turkey separately when you can cook them together? Our One-Pan Turkey and Stuffing combines juicy turkey breast, sausage-studded ciabatta, and a medley of fresh herbs in one roasting pan for a flavorful, streamlined main course.  cooks.io/4r77jGM

When it comes to baking, precision matters. Even a few extra grams of flour or sugar can change the texture of your cake or cookies. Use this quick reference chart to convert cups to ounces and grams for all your favorite holiday recipes.

TestKitchen's tweet image. When it comes to baking, precision matters. Even a few extra grams of flour or sugar can change the texture of your cake or cookies.

Use this quick reference chart to convert cups to ounces and grams for all your favorite holiday recipes.

We put 10 roasting pans with racks to the test to find the one worth keeping in your kitchen year-round. The best models are fully clad stainless steel, with roomy, flat cooking surfaces and racks that fit snugly for crisp, even roasting every time. cooks.io/48jTlKl

TestKitchen's tweet image. We put 10 roasting pans with racks to the test to find the one worth keeping in your kitchen year-round. The best models are fully clad stainless steel, with roomy, flat cooking surfaces and racks that fit snugly for crisp, even roasting every time. cooks.io/48jTlKl

The secret to mashed potatoes that are light and fluffy, not gluey and dense? It’s all in how you mix: Too much force, like from a food processor, breaks the potato’s starch granules and releases extra starch, creating that gummy texture no one wants. Hand-mashing keeps those…

TestKitchen's tweet image. The secret to mashed potatoes that are light and fluffy, not gluey and dense? It’s all in how you mix: Too much force, like from a food processor, breaks the potato’s starch granules and releases extra starch, creating that gummy texture no one wants. Hand-mashing keeps those…

What should your Thanksgiving Day timeline look like? Here’s a sample schedule that might help you plan. Save this post for next week or send it to a friend!

TestKitchen's tweet image. What should your Thanksgiving Day timeline look like? Here’s a sample schedule that might help you plan. Save this post for next week or send it to a friend!
TestKitchen's tweet image. What should your Thanksgiving Day timeline look like? Here’s a sample schedule that might help you plan. Save this post for next week or send it to a friend!

This stew recipe is comfort food at its finest. A pinch of baking soda helps the vegetables soften quickly for a velvety texture, while sour cream adds tang and smoked paprika reinforces the sausage’s savoriness. Creamy, smoky, and ready in just 40 minutes.…


This Classic Green Bean Casserole keeps everything you love about the original, and elevates it. Fresh green beans, a homemade mushroom velouté instead of canned soup, and buttery bread crumbs to complement the classic crispy onions. americastestkitchen.com/recipes/3182-c…


The holidays are no time to gamble on a bird that cooks up dry and bland or, worse, exhibits off-flavors. Our guide is here to ensure you have the info you need to get the best bird for your feast. cooks.io/47W0HCj

TestKitchen's tweet image. The holidays are no time to gamble on a bird that cooks up dry and bland or, worse, exhibits off-flavors. Our guide is here to ensure you have the info you need to get the best bird for your feast. cooks.io/47W0HCj

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