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It's not too late: 10 tips for Thanksgiving success
If you've read any magazines or watched any cooking shows in the last month, you've already been exposed to detailed battle plans for Thanksgiving Day.

Put leftover turkey to flavorful use
If you're lucky enough to have turkey leftovers, there are more ways to fix it than Turkey Day redux on Friday or in sandwiches slathered with mayo and cranberry relish. Though those aren't bad alternatives.

Roasting a turkey and doing it well is a challenge, but even the occasional cook can do it with knowledge, strategy and the right tools. Here are some tips. Recipes and more

Uncorked: The all-American wine
Zinfandel -- the real red, not the pink -- is full of fruit and flavor, the equivalent of Thanksgiving in a bottle.

Call or click for cooking help
Toll-free telephone services and Web sites are available to help answer cooking queries during holiday preparation times. Here are some of them.

Lighten up that high-fat stuffing
Using whole grains and leaving out extra meat make for more healthful eating; texture and interest come from flavorful mushrooms, nuts and even fruits.