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Heat oven to 450°F. On rimmed baking sheet, toss 1 delicata squash (seeded and sliced into ½-in.-thick half-moons) with 2 tsp olive oil and ¼ tsp kosher salt. Roast, flipping halfway through, until tender, 15 to 18 min. In large bowl, whisk 1½ Tbsp e

THE FIRST TIME I PROPERLY CELEBRATED AMERICAN THANKSGIVING was not that long ago. As a U.S. citizen who grew up in another country (where we carve our turkeys and offer up thanks in early October), I was excited to join my American cousins and get th

Country music icon, actress, author and humanitarian Dolly Parton, 77, can now add a new line to her résumé: rock star. Parton’s 49th studio album and first rock album, Rockstar, will be released on November 17; it features 30 tracks, including colla

“Heat can damage the structure of hair, so apply a heat-protectant styling product before using hot tools to lubricate strands and decrease the temperature they’re exposed to,” recommends GH Beauty Lab Senior Chemist Danusia Wnek. Be sure hair is tot

GH Beauty Lab testing has found both ceramic and titanium flat irons to be good heat conductors and effective at smoothing coarse and textured hair (see page 23 for our top picks). Since textured and curly strands tend to be fragile, pick a straighte

“These tools are electric paddle brushes that typically have ceramic and/or tour-maline bristles, which heat up to smooth hair,” Wnek says. “Unlike the supersleek, straight style that can be achieved with flat irons, they create more of a natural str

Formerly available only via skin professionals to treat a range of concerns from acne scarring to smoothing wrinkles, face lasers are now available for home use. “Lasers transmit a single wavelength of light to a specific target in the skin,” says Ra

Is it possible to fully straighten your hair without heat? Not entirely, unless your strands are fairly straight to begin with, pros say. But you can get a sleeker look using rollers. For the heatless “roller trick,” use large Velcro or plastic rolle

Dress up a basic wreath with a mix of dried faux foliage and blooms—think oak leaf branches, bittersweet branches, strawflowers and more. p. 149 Give your entryway a cold-weather upgrade. Try dried limes, weeping willow eucalyptus, dried globe thistl

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A fresh way to wear fragrance, this opulent body gel scents skin with a classic, sophisticated floral-musk aroma, softens it with glycerin and makes it gleam thanks to pearlescent particles. CHANEL COCO MADEMOISELLE PEARLY BODY GEL, $100, CHANEL.COM

Couples Stephanie and Mike Lanzerotti and Melly Gonzalez De Acevedo and Cody Epperson have the kind of friendship it’s a dream to develop, especially as adults: The men became close while working together as engineers, and their wives quickly bonded

The homeowners enjoy entertaining, so designer Candace Shure ditched the kitchen’s previous galley layout. She removed the wall between the kitchen and the dining area and installed an L-shaped counter that could be used as a serving area. “We painte

In this all-too-prescient dystopian novel, two women may hold the keys to the end of the world: a famous survivalist on the run from assassination and a former cult member whose apocalyptic warnings are starting to come true. This is a story about mo

When you think of the kind of person you are, do you see yourself as an ambitious go-getter for whom failure is not an option? Maybe you view yourself as a low-key person who doesn’t like the spotlight. Or is I never quit, even when things get hard o

Crammed vitamin aisles at local drugstores…social media ads hawking trendy powders and elixirs…websites devoted to delivering gummies, multis and capsules with a simple click. Making sense of all these nutrients, herbs and compounds can be overwhelmi

The Meater+ smart thermometer won a Kitchen Gear award last year for being foolproof, with a user-friendly app. This year’s winner includes four thermometers so you can keep track of different foods on the unit or in the app. LAB RESULTS We liked tha

Various teas benefit from being brewed at different temperatures, optimizing the taste. This affordable kettle from Hamilton Beach has six easy-to-program settings for tea and even hot cocoa. LAB RESULTS After testing more than 10 kettles, Lab Analys

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Air Fryer Turkey Breast & Gravy Apple-Chestnut Stuffing Tarragon Green Beans Mini Chocolate Pecan Pies Puttanesca Polenta Bake Skillet Cheeseburger Hot Dish Cinnamon-Scented Icebox Cake Dijon and Green Peppercorn–Crusted Standing Rib Roast Winter Gre

Classic potato pancakes get a fresh upgrade with heaps of chopped dill—perfect for pairing with zingy sour cream. Tear into this braided centerpiece of soft and tender egg-based bread. p. 144 A sweet-and-savory combo of apples, brown sugar, soy sauce

The tangerine-size fruit is similar to a lemon but even more tart, with a slightly floral, aromatic flavor. Find the fresh citrus in Japanese markets and at specialty grocers, or pick up a bottle of the pure juice. These buttery, spiced cookies are p

Elevate these sweets with simple, festive wrapping tricks: 1. Decant cranberry syrup into decorative glass bottles. 2. Pop brigadeiros (or any truffes) into candy liners and arrange in elegant jewelry boxes painted gold. 3. Wrap fudge in small square

Active 35 min. | Total 35 min. 1. Cook 1 lb fresh lo mein per pkg. directions. Meanwhile, in medium bowl, combine 8 oz pork tenderloin (thinly sliced), 1 tsp cornstarch, 2 tsp Shaoxing wine, 1 tsp dark soy sauce and 2 tsp water; gently massage, then

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Active 25 min. Total 25 min. Heat 2 tsp olive oil in medium saucepan on medium. Add 1 small onion (finely chopped) and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and golden, 5 to 7 min. Cut rind off Parmesan wedge. Add 3 cups hot water, 1 Tbsp reduced

Our engineers and analysts start by ensuring that each toy meets all safety standards. They also assess pinch points and make sure toys won’t shatter into small pieces to pose a potential choking hazard. Next, we carefully evaluate how simple each to

Charlotte’s Web is magnificent. I want people who don’t even have kids to read it because E.B. White was such a beautiful writer. For a fun series, try Dory Fantasmagory by Abby Hanlon. Everything by Mo Willems makes my family laugh. His Elephant & P

One weekend when my kids were young, we visited the local animal shelter. We’d always had good luck adopting a pet this way in the past, but on this day it felt more like a scene from Prison Break. As one dog banged his water bowl against the bars, 4

GH analysts report that this handy kit stands out as a one-stop solution for the cleaning and care of leather furniture, bags, purses, clothing and more! In GH Cleaning Lab tests, the solution worked well to remove dirt and brighten a leather recline

Coquito Pie Prep Time: 30 min. | Total Time: 45min. | Serves: 8 1 pkg. (7 oz) GOYA® Maria Cookies, crushed½ cup GOYA® Unsalted Stick Butter, melted1 Tbsp brown sugar1 can (13.5 oz) GOYA® Coconut Milk½ cup granulated sugar½ cup cornstarch¼ tsp salt1 c