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This Creative Dessert Alternative for Thanksgiving Makes Individual ‘Pies’ That Feel Special

Who needs a whole pie when everyone can have their own personal pie jar for Thanksgiving? This unique take on banana cream pie should be on your holiday table. For a rich, smooth, and creamy custard, we turned to three tips. First, we use a technique called tempering to slowly warm up the egg yolks so…


Deluxe Mushroom Green Bean Casserole

The holidays are filled with classic American comfort foods, and when it comes to casseroles, there is one that trumps all the rest: green bean casserole. The creamy mixture of condensed soup and canned green beans is a hit year after year. But if you want to take this simple staple dish to the next level,…


Install an Attic Floor

The selling feature in many homes is the attic, an ideal space for not often-used but keeper-worthy stuff we accumulate. In many new homes there’s access to an attic, but it’s useless without a floor; the same is true in some older homes. To take advantage of the untapped storage space in the attic, you…


Wise to Do Inspection Day of Final Payment

Dear James: The construction of our house has just been completed. Before we make the final contractor payment, should we do an inspection even though it has a warranty? — Chad R. Dear Chad: Even with a warranty that should cover any problems you find once you move in, it is wise to do a…


How to Get Cheap Turkey for Thanksgiving

There are some groceries you simply should never pay full price for: baking supplies, canned goods and sodas frequently go on sale. But holiday grocery shopping, especially for Thanksgiving, is a totally different ballgame. There are sales galore on canned pumpkin, chicken broth, jars of gravy and fresh cranberries. But there’s one Thanksgiving grocery you should always buy at…


Lemon-Garlic Pasta With Steelhead Trout Is a One-Pan MVP

I grew up a latchkey kid in the ’80s, which means I first learned to cook using convenient mixes made by Knorr, Rice-a-Roni, and Hamburger Helper. While this intro to cooking didn’t teach me any real meal-making skills (that would come later with a subscription to Bon Appétit), it did instill in me an appreciation…


Install an Opening Acrylic Block Window

Designers have used acrylic glass block for years because it creates a striking focal point while providing a light airy feel to a room. Remodeling contractors choose block windows to replace old windows, especially where you want to bring daylight into a room like a kitchen; but also maintain privacy. While many acrylic block windows…


The Best Recipe for Garlic Mashed Potatoes

When planning your Thanksgiving dinner menu, hosting friends for a meal, or even just figuring out what to make for supper during weeknights, coming up with the perfect side dish is the hardest task. The protein comes naturally: What are you in the mood for? Do you want something elegant, hearty or healthy? But finding the dish that pairs…


7 Quick Updates You Can Do Now to Prepare Your Home for the Holidays

After last year’s gatherings were largely canceled or held virtually, many of us are gearing up to host holiday guests for the first time in a while. If months of working, schooling and otherwise hunkering down at home have left your home less than guest-ready, you still have time to make some updates before the…


If You Overindulged This Halloween, This Salad Is the Perfect Candy Detox

This salad is easily customizable, so you can dress up this salad with anything you like! Try using a pear instead of the apple or chopped pecans, walnuts or pistachios instead of the almonds. You can also add a sprinkle of crumbled cheese, dried fruit (such as dried cherries, cranberries or chopped apricots), sunflower seeds…