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Wednesday, September 03, 2008 12:17 PM

Coping with a guest’s dietary restrictions?

An invited dinner guest RSVPs. She has issues—dietary issues. As much as you want to be the consummate hostess, you’re not obligated to re-work the entire

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Wednesday, July 23, 2008 11:12 AM

Cork vs. screw-cap wines?

Is there a difference between wines with corks and screw caps? Ten or 15 years ago, the answer would’ve been yes; bottles with screw caps back then were

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Wednesday, March 19, 2008 9:31 AM

How can I reheat food without re-cooking it?

Unless you’re Ina or Giada or one of those other kitchen freaks who can effortlessly turn out dinner for 12 without breaking a sweat, make-ahead and par-baked


Monday, November 19, 2007 4:10 PM

HELP! Thanksgiving 911?

Oven on fire? Forgot to remove the giblets? Bleeding? It’s Thanksgiving—stuffing happens. Scan through my list of holiday disaster reference guides and


Wednesday, November 14, 2007 12:19 PM

Make-ahead dishes for Thanksgiving?

The secrets to a totally successful turkey day: any shortcut that frees up kitchen/oven/stovetop space (or brain space, for that matter) on Thanksgiving