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Plus, how to get more out of your kitchen tools. [START FREE TRIAL]( or [LOG IN]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [America's Test Kitchen: Notes from the Test Kitchen]( [FIND RECIPES ›]( November 10, 2023 [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( [A collection of recipes from this newsletter]( What’s New at ATK [Thanksgiving Make-Ahead Timeline]( The Ultimate 2023 Thanksgiving Make-Ahead Timeline Advance planning and preparation is the key to hosting Thanksgiving dinner with minimal stress.[Use our prep timeline to map out your plan of attack. →]( 8 Types of Pies You Should Know What’s the difference between a cream pie and custard pie? What makes a galette a type of pie?[Get familiar with the different types of pie. →]( A Note From Our Test Cooks [Kitchen Gear: The Ultimate Owner's Manual]( Give the Gift of Empowerment in the Kitchen From Hannah Crowley, Executive Editor, ATK Reviews Welp, for many of us, it’s that time of year again. Holiday shopping. 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