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The Easy Large-Format Apple Pie I Make Every Holiday Season (No Soggy Bottoms!)

With a lightly sweetened and subtly spiced filling of tender apples and a crisp, flaky crust, this large-format apple pie is sure to be the star of the show.

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When it comes to Thanksgiving, we should really consider going turkey-free. Why would I want to eat a dried-out, chewy bird when I can let the juices flow freely out of a striking centerpiece like prime rib or leg of lamb?

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