• Today’s Lesson: Chicken & Poultry
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Today we’re doing a deep-dive into poultry, primarily chicken. This lean, inexpensive meat is the most popular animal protein in America, beating out beef for the first time in 2012. Preparing chicken, whether it’s a whole bird or just a breast or two, is an important skill for any cook to know by heart. (By the way, we should stop here and acknowledge all the vegetarian and vegan cooks in our ranks. We will spend a couple days on meat, but after that it’s on to tofu, tempeh, and more veg-friendly cooking!)

Let’s get started: Have you ever cut up a chicken? Do you know where to start?

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Mashed potatoes are a family favorite, but this decadent casserole takes the classic to a whole new level. The flavors of a fully loaded baked potato are baked until gooey and bubbling, making this dish impossible to resist. It’s holiday-worthy for sure, but don’t wait for a special occasion. Add this comfort food to your list of fall favorites — and oh yeah, don’t forget to share!

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Have you guys noticed how big-name chefs seem to be flocking to open chain restaurants? Of course, it’s not exactly new (hello, Wolfgang Puck Express at the airport! And thanks!) but there’s something about this that feels… different. Eater takes a closer look at what’s going on with this sudden tidal wave of fast food love.

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Do you have a favorite cocktail to serve for Halloween? You can’t just go with your standard G&T for your party, you know. This spooky sipper has a few of those essential fall flavors: whiskey, ginger, and apple (hard cider, to be exact).

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Bees Knees Spicy Honey

• $14

These guys sent some of their spicy honey to the office and Ariel and I couldn’t get over both how spicy and how delicious it is. It’s made with raw honey and infused with chili peppers, with one left in the bottle for good measure. I wanted to drizzle it on everything, from pizza to polenta to roasted vegetables.

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Eggs sure have a lot going for them — you can buy them anywhere, they last for a few weeks in the fridge, they’re inexpensive, and they do magical things to baked goods and mayonnaise. Many a weeknight dinner has been saved from the drive-thru by scrambling a bunch of eggs for breakfast-for-dinner instead, so we’re eternally grateful for such an adaptable ingredient.

Do you know all the delicious ways that you can cook an egg? Even if fried eggs are your favorite, try some of these other methods and you might be surprised to find yourself craving some buttery toast fingers dipped into the runny yolk of a soft-boiled egg instead!

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From Apartment Therapy → 25 Easy, No-Carve Pumpkin Ideas for Halloween

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Proof Mug from 21c Shop

• $26

My husband and I took an anniversary road trip a couple weekends ago to Louisville, Kentucky, where we stayed at the 21c Museum Hotel — a colorful art gallery meets hotel meets great restaurant. I rather fell in love with the mugs in the rooms — small, handmade mugs from Louisville Stoneware that fit just the right amount of coffee in the morning.

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Grain salads have so many awesome things going for them: the grains don’t get soggy quickly like lettuce, they’re healthy, filling, and inexpensive, and there are an infinite number of delicious combinations of grains, veggies, and proteins to throw together.

Chef Jason French of Ned Ludd restaurant in Portland, OR gave us four great tips on easy ways to make a grain salad tastier and even better!

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Tomorrow marks the launch of The Kitchn’s first ever cookbook! Have you bought your copy yet? In celebration, we’ve scheduled a 9 city book tour. Come out and meet the fabulous authors, Sara Kate Gillingham and Faith Durand, who will be coming soon to a city near you! First Stop: New York City!

Click through for the rest of the tour!

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