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We're having a family, er, discussion about whether to make soup or chii with our leftover turkey, and it's getting a little heated. I'm leaning toward soup, as I feel it's lighter after a few days of feasting. Other people in my house want a bubbling pot of chili to eat while they watch football on this dreary, wet day. I've looked through ...

Help! We've a houseful coming for Thanksgiving, and although our menu is almost set, we're still debating what type of stuffing to serve. Too many choices! Epi has more than 550 recipes, and of course everyone in the family has a different opinion. Some like sausage in the mix, others prefer good old Stove Top. Some love the flavor of sage, others ...

Yesterday, we brought you the secret of our house burger… onion marmalade. Today, we bring you the secret of our favorite sandwich… it is, er, onion marmalade. Pictured above is the sandwich that makes us happy. Especially on those nights. (You know the ones I mean.) Everyone has them. Especially after you’ve had kids. Those ...

It isn’t right to torment your husband. I know this, and yet, when it comes to Banana & Vanilla Wafer Pudding (’nilla wafer puddin’ for short), I can’t help myself. It’s just so good. Yes, my husband has had months of professional French-style culinary training. Yes, he can braise, glaze and flam-baze with the ...

Braise (tr.v. braised, brais*ing, brais*es): To cook by browning in fat, then simmering in a small quantity of liquid in a covered container. Seldom has a definition been so inadequate. Shouldn’t the definition of braise include words like “sublime,” “transcendent,” “gorgeous,” “silky,” or ...

Epi member Mike needs help planning meals for his ambulance crew. He posted his request on our Recipe Swap forum: ''I work in a busy ambulance station in South Central Arizona and we (4 of us, EMTs and Paramedics) are looking for some good recipes that are relatively easy to make, or ones that can be made ahead of time. Everything that I have ...

I have a confession to make. And then I'm hoping you will share your guilty kitchen secrets too. I love corn fritters. No one else in my family does, so I have to fry 'em up (the fritters, not the family) when I'm alone. It's a real passion. Yesterday I had a fritter craving. I had eggs, corn, and onions, but I couldn't find the bag of flour. ...

I've heard of using a potato to soak up excess salt in soup, but how can you make a pot of chili less spicy? Epicurious Recipe Swap poster Anne wants to know. So far people have suggested she add boiled pinto beans or throw in some canned tomatoes or tomato sauce - or start from scratch with less spice then kick it up gradually. Do you have tips ...

Filed under: Recipes, Cooking Without a Recipe, Bread I love cooking on Sunday morning. Sunday is usually the one day of the week I can do whatever I want, so they're pretty laid back and slow. It's only been a recent discovery that I enjoy cooking on my one easy day of the week, as opposed to a bowl of cereal, but I'm glad I finally did come to ...

Speaking of meatless days (see prior post)... In the Family Meal Solutions section of our forums, one poster recently inquired: ''It seems like the prices of many foods, especially our favorite, meat, have skyrocketed lately. Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can make good quality meals (with meat!) for less money?'' She got 14 ...