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Cooking hacks, entertaining tips, and dinner party how-tos that bring the spirit of dining out at restaurants into your home kitchen.

Tapered Candles Are Bringing Serious Drip to Dining Rooms
Food and Restaurant Trends

In a year that’s already shaping up to be all about drama, restaurants are trading in fake tea lights for open flame

By Khushbu Shah
Tapered Candles Are Bringing Serious Drip to Dining Rooms
Food and Restaurant Trends

In a year that’s already shaping up to be all about drama, restaurants are trading in fake tea lights for open flame

By Khushbu Shah
Books
The 15 Spring Cookbooks We’re Excited About This YearThe 15 Spring Cookbooks We’re Excited About This Year
Books

This season’s releases feature a guide to barbecue, a loving ode to Laos, a tour of the United States through its regional dishes, and more

By Bettina Makalintal
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Our Favorite Breville Countertop Oven Is $80 Off for Early Prime DayOur Favorite Breville Countertop Oven Is $80 Off for Early Prime Day
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Eater tested five toaster ovens, and Breville’s toaster came out on top — so cop it while it’s 20% off this Prime Day

By Francky Knapp
Eater at Home
Get an Insider’s Look at ‘Eaterland,’ Eater’s Newest CookbookGet an Insider’s Look at ‘Eaterland,’ Eater’s Newest Cookbook
Eater at Home

Get the scoop (or more if you’re hungry) on the storied Wisconsin Supper Club tradition

By Amy Cavanaugh

The latest in Eater at Home

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The Best Housewarming Gifts (That You’ll Want for Yourself)The Best Housewarming Gifts (That You’ll Want for Yourself)
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A last-minute bottle of wine feels boring compared to a pickle crock, pasta-water-scented candle, or whole ham leg

By Charley Lanyon
Holiday Gift Guides
The Best Condiments for Giving as Delicious GiftsThe Best Condiments for Giving as Delicious Gifts
Holiday Gift Guides

From a sweet and smooth pistachio butter to super-umami garlic chile crisp, these seven sauces and dips will spread joy

By Khushbu Shah
Holiday Gift Guides
These 10 Food Gift Ideas Were Hand-Picked by the Eater StaffThese 10 Food Gift Ideas Were Hand-Picked by the Eater Staff
Holiday Gift Guides

Missed Eater Under Wraps? You can still scoop up the coolest chile crisps, princess cake candles, and kitsch food gifts fresh from the shelves

By Jillian Beck and Eater Staff
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How to Make a Gingerbread House From ScratchHow to Make a Gingerbread House From Scratch
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From the royal icing to the gum drop garnishes, consider this the (literal) blueprint

By Kat Lieu
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be
A Café de Olla Recipe That’s Made for GatheringA Café de Olla Recipe That’s Made for Gathering
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be

This Mexican coffee and cinnamon drink from LA’s Cafe Tondo will warm up any holiday cookie swap

By Bettina Makalintal
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be
A Spinach Artichoke Crab Dip Recipe That’s Ready for Any PartyA Spinach Artichoke Crab Dip Recipe That’s Ready for Any Party
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be

This crowd-ready appetizer from Brooklyn’s Strange Delight is inspired by the chain restaurants of Ham El-Waylly’s childhood

By Bettina Makalintal
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be
Dan Pelosi’s Pignoli Are the Life of the Cookie PartyDan Pelosi’s Pignoli Are the Life of the Cookie Party
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be

The cookbook author calls these simple but decadent cookies “Italian dessert royalty”

By Erin DeJesus
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be
Benne Seed Wafers Pair Well With EverythingBenne Seed Wafers Pair Well With Everything
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be

Whether it’s with spicy relish, sweet jam, or pimento spread, Michael W. Twitty’s benne seed wafers amp up your holiday cheese plate

By Erin DeJesus
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Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to BeBe the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be
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From the cookies guests will clamor over to the savory snacks that fuel them, how to host a holiday cookie swap for the ages.

By Erin DeJesus
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be
Mokonuts’s Iconic Chocochunk Cookie Is Intentionally ImperfectMokonuts’s Iconic Chocochunk Cookie Is Intentionally Imperfect
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be

Moko Hirayama’s Parisian cafe serves cookies big on flavor

By Erin DeJesus
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be
Your Cookie Swap Table Needs This Savory Parmesan CakeYour Cookie Swap Table Needs This Savory Parmesan Cake
Be the Cookie Swap Host You Were Meant to Be

This recipe from Helen Goh’s “Baking and the Meaning of Life” brings a cheesy, peppery slice to any gathering

By Erin DeJesus
Shopping Guides
The Best Cyber Monday Deals on Must-Haves for Home Chefs, Food Lovers, and MoreThe Best Cyber Monday Deals on Must-Haves for Home Chefs, Food Lovers, and More
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There’s still time to shop the best sales for food lovers and home cooks

By Eater Staff
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The Best Black Friday Deals on Small Kitchen AppliancesThe Best Black Friday Deals on Small Kitchen Appliances
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Black Friday is the best time to shop for countertop appliances and other essentials

By Eater Staff
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The Best Black Friday Deals on Cookware, Kitchen Items, and MoreThe Best Black Friday Deals on Cookware, Kitchen Items, and More
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Deals on kitchen essentials, splurges, and more

By Eater Staff
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The Best Black Friday Deals on Food Gifts (to Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping)The Best Black Friday Deals on Food Gifts (to Wrap Up Your Holiday Shopping)
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Impress your food-loving friends and family with these on-sale gifts

By Eater Staff
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch
All the Tools for Making a Mouthwatering Bûche de NoëlAll the Tools for Making a Mouthwatering Bûche de Noël
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch

Yule love our selection of jelly roll pans, mushroom decorations, a trusty kitchen tools for mastering the showstopping dessert

By Francky Knapp
Eater at Home
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From ScratchHow to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch
Eater at Home

Master the classic “Great British Bake Off” challenge with these easy recipes — and don’t sweat the roll

By Erin DeJesus
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch
A Vanilla Chiffon Cake Recipe That’s Ready to RollA Vanilla Chiffon Cake Recipe That’s Ready to Roll
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch

Because a festive bûche de Noël is only as good as its cake

By Ivy Manning
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch
How to Assemble a Showstopping Bûche de NoëlHow to Assemble a Showstopping Bûche de Noël
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch

From the rolling of the cake to the icing to the decorating, we walk you through creating a festive yule log your guests will remember

By Ivy Manning
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch
Nutella Buttercream Makes Everything BetterNutella Buttercream Makes Everything Better
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch

An easy recipe for a hazelnut chocolate frosting that’s great in cupcakes, cakes, and whatever else you dream up

By Ivy Manning
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch
Meringue Mushrooms (and Cookies) Are Easier Than You ThinkMeringue Mushrooms (and Cookies) Are Easier Than You Think
How to Make a Bûche de Noël From Scratch

Whether piped into delicate bûche de Noël garnishes or plopped into satisfying cookies, meringue brings crisp sweetness to the holiday table

By Ivy Manning
The Best Fancy Food Gifts (That We Actually Want for Ourselves)
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These Japanese toaster ovens, sleek barware sets, and design-forward coffee grinders will bring a lifetime of (tasty) memories

By Khushbu Shah and Francky Knapp
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The Best Black Friday Kitchen and Cookware Deals You Can Shop EarlyThe Best Black Friday Kitchen and Cookware Deals You Can Shop Early
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The biggest shopping holiday of the year is kicking off — save big on cookware, beautiful appliances, and more Eater favorites

By Eater Staff
The Best Little Gifts Your Holiday Party Host Will Actually Want
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Don’t show up empty-handed or with a cheap bottle of wine — bring status cocktail cherries, a tinned fish candle, or a painterly placemat

By Kelly Pau, Francky Knapp and 1 more
The Ultimate Gift Guide for Home Cooks
Holiday Gift Guides

A whole lot of good gift ideas for the person who devotes all their winter weekends to elaborate cooking projects (or wants to)

By Bettina Makalintal and Francky Knapp
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Holiday Gift GuidesHoliday Gift Guides
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The best gift ideas for food lovers and restaurant obsessives.

By Eater Staff
Holiday Gift Guides
The Best Food Gifts Under $100 (That Are Just the Right Amount of Extra)The Best Food Gifts Under $100 (That Are Just the Right Amount of Extra)
Holiday Gift Guides

These luxe but affordable gifts feel sumptuous and whimsical, from eggnog petit fours to a Valentino biscotti ornament

By Francky Knapp
Holiday Gift Guides
The Best Food Gifts Under $25 (That Feel Thoughtful and Chic)The Best Food Gifts Under $25 (That Feel Thoughtful and Chic)
Holiday Gift Guides

Spoil them with a stoneware Le Creuset mug, Phoenicia Diner’s cult-fave pancake mix, and a charming Kewpie mayo ornament

By Francky Knapp
Holiday Gift Guides
The Best Gifts Under $50 for People Who (Really) Love FoodThe Best Gifts Under $50 for People Who (Really) Love Food
Holiday Gift Guides

Light up their life with Levain cookie candles, Pamela Anderson’s pickles, and a kitsch dinner-party-themed puzzle

By Francky Knapp
Holiday Gift Guides
17 Very Cool Food Gifts to Buy Before They Sell Out17 Very Cool Food Gifts to Buy Before They Sell Out
Holiday Gift Guides

Including a rare collaboration from Big Sur Bakery, a sleek Japanese toaster oven, and a luxury chocolate chess set

By Francky Knapp
Shopping Guides
The Grills and Smokers That True Pitmasters LoveThe Grills and Smokers That True Pitmasters Love
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Time to upgrade your summer barbecue situation to pro levels

By Jamie Feldmar
Buy This Thing
This Yakitori Grill Will Be the Star of Your Next TailgateThis Yakitori Grill Will Be the Star of Your Next Tailgate
Buy This Thing

Eating stuff off sticks is more fun

By Kat Thompson
Where to Eat: Fall Back in Time
A New Cookbook Compiles Recipes From Gravestones Around the WorldA New Cookbook Compiles Recipes From Gravestones Around the World
Where to Eat: Fall Back in Time

From snickerdoodles to cheese dip, these recipe epitaphs — compiled in a new cookbook — will live forever

By Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton
Shopping Guides
Le Creuset? More Like Le Creu-Save a Bunch for October Prime Day!Le Creuset? More Like Le Creu-Save a Bunch for October Prime Day!
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Le Creuset fans, mount up: We’re riding into the Prime Day forest for markdowns on our favorite Dutch ovens, bakeware, and beyond

By Alex Zaragoza
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Prime Day Is the Time to Score the Best Deals on Really Nice KnivesPrime Day Is the Time to Score the Best Deals on Really Nice Knives
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From a stunning Japanese knife set to a set of German steak knives for 72% off, these October Prime Day deals make the cut

By Alex Zaragoza
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Ninja’s 8-in-1 Space-Saving Air Fryer Is 36% Off for Prime DayNinja’s 8-in-1 Space-Saving Air Fryer Is 36% Off for Prime Day
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Designed to flip on its side when not in use, this do-it-all appliance is going to be a game-changer for holiday cooking

By Alex Zaragoza
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Major Deals You Can Still Snag for October Amazon Prime DayMajor Deals You Can Still Snag for October Amazon Prime Day
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The big October Prime Day event is almost over. Grab Vitamix blenders, Breville’s editor-fave mini oven, and more

By Alex Zaragoza
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These Fab Food-Centric Gifts Are Still on Sale for October Prime DayThese Fab Food-Centric Gifts Are Still on Sale for October Prime Day
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Hurry up and snag chic Great Jones bowls, Fishwife tinned fish, Ghia non-alcoholic aperitif and more.

By Alex Zaragoza
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This Is the Iron That Keeps Spago’s Dining Room FlawlessThis Is the Iron That Keeps Spago’s Dining Room Flawless
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An investigation on which iron helps the bustling Beverly Hills restaurant maintain 300 pristine tablecloths every night

By Khushbu Shah
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The Best Early October Prime Day Deals, Handpicked Just For YouThe Best Early October Prime Day Deals, Handpicked Just For You
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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is on its way, so start early with savings on a Yeti cooler, Noma book, and more

By Alex Zaragoza