I ate every frozen appetizer I could find at Trader Joe's. Here's what is and isn't worth buying for a crowd.

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The writer sits at a table filled with Trader Joe's appetizers
I compared 19 different frozen appetizers from Trader Joe's.

Lucien Formichella

I took a 16-hour Amtrak ride in a roomette. Here are 4 things I wish I packed and 7 I'm glad I brought.

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The writer journals on Amtrak while train passes by trees
I'm happy with the items I packed for my 16-hour Amtrak trip but I wish I had brought a few more things.

Molly Allen

I spent 60 hours on Amtrak trains with a carry-on bag and a backpack. Here are 7 things I regret not packing and 9 items I'm glad I brought.

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The author traveled 60 hours on Amtrak trains. Here's what she did and didn't pack.

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Sarah J. Maas fans disagree about the best way to read the 'Throne of Glass' series. Here's the book order you should follow for a spoiler-free experience.

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There's a debate over the proper reading order for "Throne of Glass" by Sarah J. Maas.

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I've been a chef for over 15 years. Here are 8 tips for making the perfect turkey every time.

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A cooked whole turkey sits in a dish next to a head of garlic on a Thanksgiving table
As a chef, I know how to prepare and make a great turkey.

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I tried recipes from Alton Brown, Ree Drummond, and Alex Guarnaschelli to find the best green-bean casserole. One fits better at a barbecue than Thanksgiving dinner.

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three green bean casseroles labeled alton brown, ree Drummond, and alex guarnachelli
I always make green-bean casserole for Thanksgiving.

Terri Peters

I'm a baker who tried to find the best store-bought pumpkin pie. Out of 4 desserts, there are only 2 I'd buy again.

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Four slices of pie on clear-glass plates, in rows of two. The plates sit on a light-brown table with a serving utensil to the left of them.
I compared desserts from Safeway, Costco, Kroger, and Walmart to find the best store-bought pumpkin pie.

Molly Allen

9 of the best celebrity-chef stuffing recipes to try this Thanksgiving

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Guy Fieri.

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A 62-year-old bride surprised herself by falling in love with a sparkly, form-fitting wedding dress

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A side-by-side of a bride and groom at their wedding altar and the bride smiling in her gown.
Aldy de Vries wore her dream dress to her August 2024 wedding.

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The wildest national costumes from the 73rd annual Miss Universe pageant

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Three photos of Miss Universe contestants walking in the National Costume Contest.
The Miss Universe national costume contest took place Thursday.

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