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Baking Central: Make cheese hors d'oeuvres for the holidays
Whether you're kicking off a meal, hosting a happy hour or contributing to a holiday potluck, here are three cheese-centric hors d'oeuvres to serve and savor.
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Consider a light red to drink for the big Thanksgiving meal
Twin Cities chefs offer suggestions for what drinks to serve alongside such wide-ranging holiday feasts.
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Be ready for holiday guests with wine on hand
These selections are worthy of buying by the case any time of the year.
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Ask the critic: Quiet restaurants, Rosedale, gluten-free options and more
Star Tribune food critic Rick Nelson is here to answer any and all dining-related questions.
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Bring out the soup pot after the big Thanksgiving meal
Plan ahead with the prep for the chopped vegetables to speed up the soup-making process.
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Spoon bread dishes up a surprise
The traditional recipe puffs up to make a showstopper for the table.
Eat & Drink
Red's Savoy changes name to 'Maroon & Gold Savoy Pizza' for Gophers game
The pizza company that has built its brand on "Sota Style" pies just can't bring itself to identify with the opposition.
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This surefire turkey recipe for Thanksgiving is foolproof
Keep it simple — and then add bacon and whiskey — for a memorable Thanksgiving roast bird.
Taste
A tried-and-true method for achieving the perfect turkey
Seasoned butter method means no need to baste the big bird.
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Make your perfect gravy ahead of time
Simplify your last-minute dinner preparations by working ahead on the dish that stresses some cooks.
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Hotlines at the ready for Thanksgiving questions
There are no silly questions when it comes to cooking the biggest meal of the year.
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Are you cooking for Thanksgiving? We've got tips, tricks and recipes
Let our Taste experts show you how to make the most of your Thanksgiving meal.
Taste
Expand your early winter menu with this quick meal
Get in the holiday spirit with green quesadillas and red cranberry salsa.
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How cultures around the world show gratitude in their ceremonies of thanksgiving
Around the globe, people celebrate abundance with ceremony and thankfulness.
Taste
Shepherd's Pie pleases the meat and potato fans at the table
An update to this classic dish includes parsnips in the potatoes and a combo of lamb and beef in the filling.
Eat & Drink
Detroit-style pizza and Hawaiian food coming to new North Loop food hall
With Twin Cities food halls booming, four new restaurants to launch at North Loop Galley next month.
TV & Media
For 13-year-old Twin Cities chef, TV's 'Chopped Junior' is just the beginning
Young Minnesota chef takes her talents to Food Network's "Chopped Junior" — and beyond.
Eat & Drink
Trailblazing Spoonriver restaurant to close
Partnership of Birchwood Cafe, Minnesota Farmers Union will be taking over the space.
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