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Sunday

For Thanksgiving, Ina Garten wants you to focus on simplicity

Ina Garten says that the pandemic forced her to reconsider what dinner looked like. She says that eggs in purgatory, traditionally served as breakfast, is one of her go-to dinners these days. Quentin Bacon hide caption

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All Things Considered

For Thanksgiving, Ina Garten wants you to focus on simplicity

NPR's Michel Martin speaks with best-selling author and host Ina Garten about her latest cookbook, Go-To Dinners, and offers cooks of all levels ideas for a successful party.

For Thanksgiving, Ina Garten wants you to focus on simplicity

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Thursday

The key to hosting a successful theme party? Start planning early
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Life Kit

The key to hosting a successful theme party? Start planning early

Party planning experts say to send out invites at least 6 weeks in advance. That can give guests ample time to mark their social calendars — and prepare for the big bash. Read on for more tips.

The key to hosting a successful theme party? Start planning early

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Monday

The Sioux Chef uses only native ingredients, but isn't 'cooking like it's 1491'

Sean Sherman is the co-founder of the Minneapolis restaurant, Owamni. Heidi Ehalt/The Sioux Chef hide caption

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The Sioux Chef uses only native ingredients, but isn't 'cooking like it's 1491'

Fresh Air

You won't find wheat, dairy or sugar at Sean Sherman's award-winning Minneapolis restaurant. The menu has been "decolonized," but that doesn't mean it feels antiquated.

The Sioux Chef uses only native ingredients, but isn't 'cooking like it's 1491'

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Sunday

Use these tips to have fun with the latest food trend — butter boards

McFadden wrote about butter boards as early as 2017, when he released the cookbook Six Seasons: A New Way With Vegetables. Laura Dart hide caption

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All Things Considered

Use these tips to have fun with the latest food trend — butter boards

Joshua McFadden wrote about butter boards in his 2017 cookbook, Six Seasons: A New Way with Vegetables. The concept has taken over TikTok, and he has ideas for how you can up your butter board game.

Use these tips to have fun with the latest food trend — butter boards

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Saturday

Opinion: Yes, I am basic

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Opinion

Simon Says

Opinion: Yes, I am basic

NPR's Scott Simon is an unabashed, unreformed, unapologetic lover of pumpkin spice. He knows his ardor is not universal. He does not care.

Opinion: Yes, I am basic

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What's the origin of the Cuban sandwich? Researchers set out to settle the debate

At its heart, the story of the Cuban sandwich is about immigration. This image shows Cuban sandwiches being made in Ybor City, Tampa, Florida in 1966. Courtesy of Florida Memory and Chip Weiner Photographic Arts hide caption

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What's the origin of the Cuban sandwich? Researchers set out to settle the debate

The origin of the sandwich has been a long-standing debate between Tampa and Miami, which both claim ownership. The truth is neither came up with it.

What's the origin of the Cuban sandwich? Researchers set out to settle the debate

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Wednesday

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Saturday

For this TikTok star, cooking from the spirit is much more than a recipe

Tabitha Brown says her spicy Caribbean-style jackfruit tacos are one of her favorite go-to meals. Matt Armendariz hide caption

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All Things Considered

For this TikTok star, cooking from the spirit is much more than a recipe

Tabitha Brown has parlayed her nearly 5 million TikTok followers and successful YouTube channel into a Food Network show. For her latest project, she's going plant-based.

For this TikTok star, cooking from the spirit is much more than a recipe

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Friday

You asked for coupons, Delaware, and the truth about goldfish
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Planet Money

You asked for coupons, Delaware, and the truth about goldfish

On today's show, we're answering listener questions from the Planet Money inbox. Like, who really benefits from retail coupons? And why are goldfish so cheap?

You asked for coupons, Delaware, and the truth about goldfish

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Wednesday

Illyanna Maisonet's new cookbook reflects the diversity of the Puerto Rican diaspora

Puerto Rico, photographed for Diasporican: A Puerto Rican Cookbook. Erika P. Rodriguez/Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Penguin Random House hide caption

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Hispanic Heritage Month

Illyanna Maisonet's new cookbook reflects the diversity of the Puerto Rican diaspora

Her book, out Oct. 18, is a memoir, cookbook and retelling of Puerto Rican history. It's also a testament to her life's work of documenting and preserving the food of the Puerto Rican diaspora.

Tuesday

Tuesday

Food experts have some surprising suggestions for dishes to break the Yom Kippur fast

Bagels, quiche, fish platters, honey cake and sweet kugel are just a few of the dishes people indulge in after completing their Yom Kippur fast. In order, from left: Matt Taylor-Gross/Jake Cohen; Jamie Geller; Russ & Daughters Cafe hide caption

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In order, from left: Matt Taylor-Gross/Jake Cohen; Jamie Geller; Russ & Daughters Cafe

Food experts have some surprising suggestions for dishes to break the Yom Kippur fast

From bagels to honey cake, these are a few suggestions from cooks and food enthusiasts for breaking the fast after the most solemn Jewish holiday. Also, read tips for preparing for the fast.

Sunday

Food Network stars also juggle work and family. This one made a cookbook for us all

Molly Yeh's kimchi cheddar Jucy Lucy. Yeh says the burger, where the cheese is inside the meat, originated in Minnesota, where she lives with her family. Chantell & Brett Quernemoen hide caption

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All Things Considered

Food Network stars also juggle work and family. This one made a cookbook for us all

Molly Yeh, author of Home is Where the Eggs Are: Farmhouse Food for the People You Love, took inspiration from her journey into parenthood while also hosting Girl Meets Farm.

Food Network stars also juggle work and family. This one made a cookbook for us all

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