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Here at the Test Kitchen, we had the very, very difficult task of testing 10 different brands of boxed chocolates to find the best one for you to order for your next special occasion. americastestkitchen.com/taste_tests/27…


This sleek, sumptuous chocolate terrine can be made days ahead and dressed up with simple touches. With just good chocolate, a loaf pan, and a little time, you can create a rich, elegant dessert that tastes like a thick pot de crème—perfect for impressing guests with minimal…


If you’re feeling turkey fatigue or have a few holiday meals to attend, this is a fresh way to bring big flavor without repeating the same roast. These stuffed turkey thighs are salted overnight for tenderness, wrapped around an umami-rich leek, sausage, and porcini filling, and…


From our kitchen to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are cooking up something wonderful and using all of our tips and tricks. 🍗

TestKitchen's tweet image. From our kitchen to yours, Happy Thanksgiving! We hope you are cooking up something wonderful and using all of our tips and tricks. 🍗

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.

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