Our secret to *really* good pie

Thanksgiving is basically the Super Bowl of home cooking—high stakes, high stress, and at least one relative providing unwanted commentary. So this week, we’re serving up everything you need to pull off the big feast: the turkey method that actually wins, the tools that save your sanity, and some pointers that’ll get your sides all the glory they deserve.

Let’s get into it.

The ultimate turkey showdown: roasted vs. smoked vs. deep-fried

We roasted, smoked, and deep-fried turkeys to find the best way to serve the main event. Some were crispy, some juicy, some slightly terrifying—but only one method won Thanksgiving glory.

Let's get basted

Tools that save Thanksgiving (and your sanity) We rounded up the tools that actually make Thanksgiving easier: from roasting pans and meat thermometers to the unsung heroes of cleanup. Because the right gear means fewer meltdowns (culinary or emotional). Turkey day tools

Your new favorite pie trick is… a pastry blender?

Turns out, the secret to perfect pumpkin pie isn’t fancy spice—it’s flaky crust. We used a pastry blender for that just-right buttery texture, and it’s now our Thanksgiving must-have.

Bake it 'til you make it

COSLUS just fixed flossing

Black Friday’s dropping deals that might finally get your dentist to open the prize drawer. The COSLUS C20 Water Flosser uses two ultra-fine water jets to clean between teeth and along the gumline, so you don’t have to fight with floss. The 300ml tank means fewer refills, and the battery lasts up to 30 days on a single charge. Three pressure settings and five interchangeable tips let you dial in what feels best, and it’s pretty fun to use. Save an extra 5% during their Black Friday sale—live right now—and get the C20 Water Flosser for $28.49 with code ORXD7ZD7.

No strings attached

And the real star of Thanksgiving is…

We tested every technique—ricing, whipping, even hand-mashing—to find the fluffiest, creamiest, “please-pass-more” mashed potatoes ever. Butter? Yes. Regret? Never.

Mash it up