Everything You Need to Know to Ace Thanksgiving This Year

The lines at your supermarket aren’t getting any shorter.

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It’s officially Thanksgiving week, and the lines at your local supermarket aren’t getting any shorter. The time to get ready is now. From carving the turkey to pairing a wine with dinner, here’s what you need to know to come out ahead.

How to Buy Your First Turkey

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When it comes to buying your first turkey, questions abound. We’re here to help.

The Gear You Need to Roast the Perfect Turkey

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After you’ve passed your first Thanksgiving, you’ll know: Roasting a bird is the easiest part of dinner. Here’s the gear you’ll need.

7 TV Shows to Binge Watch Thanksgiving Day

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Plenty of great TV slips by even the most attuned cord-cutters. This Thanksgiving is the perfect time to dig those forgotten shows back up.

Travel Faster and Smarter This Holiday Season. Here’s How

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Thanksgiving kicks off the busiest travel period of the year: the holidays. Don’t let it get the best of you.

The Right Way to Carve a Turkey

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So you roasted your turkey. Now what?

What Wine Should You Serve With Turkey?

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Though Zinfandel might be the all-American grape, there are better wines to put on the table this year.

How to Make Really Easy Pumpkin Bread

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When it comes to holiday quick bread, there’s one that reigns over all others. The pumpkin loaf.

A Competitive Eater’s Guide to Crushing Thanksgiving Dinner

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Practice your chews. Get hammered the night before. Ask for extra gravy. And steel yourself for a lot of pain and suffering.