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November 20, 2008 When it's time to make the Thanksgiving meal, most cooks rely on time-tested recipes and a bullet-proof checklist — to make sure it's all done on time. Chef Chris Kimball of America's Test Kitchen answers questions from our readers about how to make a meal memorable — for the right reasons.

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November 14, 2008 Have you fried a turkey — when you only meant to roast it? Or seated an uncle next to someone they refuse to speak to? Whether it ended in laughter or tears, share your story here.

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November 14, 2008 Do you have roasting a turkey down to a science? Know how to keep a casserole moist? Swap your favorite Thanksgiving secrets and recipes with your fellow NPR readers.

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October 16, 2008 Are you cooking for Thanksgiving this year? It doesn't have to be stressful. Chris Kimball, founder of Cooks' Illustrated magazine, will help answer your questions.

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November 22, 2007 Chris Kimball, host of the TV show America's Test Kitchen, shares an old-fashioned Thanksgiving from his family farm in rural Vermont. He grew up nearby, where he learned to cook and do almost everything needed for this country feast.

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November 22, 2006 The recipe for a traditional Thanksgiving dinner includes a pinch of frenzy, a dash of angst, and a sprinkle of panic. Christopher Kimball, host of the public-television show, America's Test Kitchen, says the big meal can turn out just right and on time — with a little planning.

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November 24, 2005 Thanksgiving can turn into a nightmare when your best-laid plans go awry in the kitchen. That's where Christopher Kimball can help. He is the creator of Cook's Illustrated Magazine and hosts the PBS television show America's Test Kitchen.

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