My college kid isn't coming home for Thanksgiving for the second year in a row. I understand school comes first now.

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The author's son isn't coming home from college this Thanksgiving.

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The Thanksgiving conversation startup founders dread: explaining their job

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A New Way to Ruin Thanksgiving: Making AI Slop Recipes

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Holiday shopping season: Spending tips, gift ideas, and retail trends

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The holiday season doesn't have to be stressful. With a little planning, it can be a season of joy, giving, and smart saving.

I tested stuffing recipes from celebrity chefs — the best one beat Ina Garten's and uses a boxed mix

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I followed four stuffing recipes from famous chefs Ina Garten, Paula Deen, Ree Drummond, and Sunny Anderson, then compared the results.

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15 Thanksgiving dishes that don't require an oven

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Mac and cheese is a classic.

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I make these 3 easy Ina Garten recipes for Thanksgiving every year

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Celebrity chef Ina Garten is known for her roast chicken recipe.

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I tried Ina Garten's easy corn bread. The dish was so perfect that I now make it for every Thanksgiving.

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Ina Garten Thanksgiving cornbread
I tried Ina Garten's easy corn bread years ago. Now I make it for every Thanksgiving.

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My mom's 'brunch bake' is the easiest way to use leftover stuffing. We look forward to eating it every year.

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Every year, my mom makes a leftover stuffing brunch bake the day after Thanksgiving.

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I'm a chef with over 15 years of experience. Here's how I prepare a perfect turkey every time.

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As a chef, I have a few tips for preparing a perfect turkey for Thanksgiving.

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