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Today on Epicurious, we’ve asked professional chefs Melba Wilson, Darrell Holder, and Chris Morocco to give us their unfiltered, honest reviews of some prominent boxed stuffing found on supermarket shelves. Which mix comes closest to homemade Thanksgiving stuffing, and which should you avoid at all costs?

Celebrate Thanksgiving with five of our most beloved holiday recipes–mashed potatoes, roast potatoes, stuffing, gravy, and biscuits. In this marathon, we revisit the dishes that define the season, from perfectly fluffy potatoes to rich, savory gravy. Whether you’re hosting for the first time or perfecting your annual spread, these recipes will help you master the essentials of a classic Thanksgiving meal.

Today on Epicurious, we’ve asked popcorn experts Bjorn Quenemoen, Shilpa Uskokovic, and Maiko Kyogoku to give us their unfiltered, honest reviews of some prominent microwave popcorn found on supermarket shelves. Which popcorn packs the most bang for your buck, and which should you avoid at all costs?
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.

In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef and culinary instructor Frank Proto demonstrates how to make the best single-crust and double-crust pies for Thanksgiving. Whether it’s for apple pie, pumpkin pie, or any delicious dessert, learn how to avoid soggy bottoms to achieve the perfect flaky texture every time.
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Ever wondered what a hot dog looks like around the world? Epicurious brings together 13 chefs from 13 countries to showcase their hot dog recipes. From Colombian papas and pineapple sauce to Korean corn dogs, discover how cultures around the world transform the classic hot dog into something mouthwatering.

Critical Role (Travis Willingham, Marisha Ray, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Sam Riegel, and Matthew Mercer) go head-to-head, testing their basic culinary skills. From apple peeling to crafting the most delicious canapé, who will be crowned the Epicurious Culinary Champion?

The cast of ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ (Mila Kunis, Josh O’Connor, and Cailee Spaeny) go head-to-head, testing their basic culinary skills. From orange-squeezing to sushi-making, who will be crowned the Epicurious Culinary Champion?
WAKE UP DEAD MAN: A KNIVES OUT MYSTERY Is Available On Netflix December 12, 2025. https://www.netflix.com/title/81458424

Today, the ‘Stranger Things’ season 5 cast goes head-to-head on Epicurious, testing their basic culinary skills. From upside-down sandwich making to Eggo waffle smelling, will it be Millie Bobby Brown, Finn Wolfhard, Caleb McLaughlin, Sadie Sink, Noah Schnapp, or Gaten Matarazzo who is crowned the Epicurious Culinary Champion?

Culinary technologist Dave Arnold tests a full lineup of slot toasters and toaster ovens, ranging from ultra-budget to luxury, to see which ones actually make the best toast. We look at edge-to-edge toast evenness, first-slice vs second-slice performance, true bagel modes, and much more to determine which toasters are worth your money and which to avoid.
A solid new choice for a filling desk lunch.

