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Start by boiling the potatoes until tender, then mash them with sour cream, milk, and butter until you get the right consistency. Sprinkle with chopped scallions for an oniony bite. You can cook this dish up to a day ahead and reheat it in the microwave. Instead of Yukon golds, you can also use red potatoes and leave the skin on to add color and create a more rustic texture....

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If you fall into the latter group (or you’re just looking to add a few new decorations to your collection), we found a super simple, under-the-radar solution. Target’s Holiday Gathering Guide is a one-stop shop for everything you need to “spread joy, share love, and make every moment merry”—from pops of bright color to candles that awaken all of your core holiday memories. Whether you’re searching for indoor or outdoor decor, or simply cozying your home for the winter, Target has options for a variety of needs....

“Tart cherries may have many health benefits that include boosting cognitive function, protecting cells from oxidative stress and inflammation, and improving the duration and quality of sleep,” says Helen Agresti, RDN, owner of Professional Nutrition Consulting. “Tart cherries have high levels of the [antioxidant and anti-inflammatory] compounds polyphenols and carotenoids, and also contain vitamin C, potassium, and magnesium, to name a few,” adds Christina Stapke, RDN, a registered dietitian trained in integrative and functional medical nutrition therapy....

To determine the best cooling pillows, we sent 28 of the most popular options to real-world testers who slept on them for a minimum of seven consecutive nights (usually more), and evaluated them based on their quality, airflow, comfort, durability, and value. For expert advice, we consulted Dr. Peter Polos, MD, PhD, FCCP, FAASM, sleep medicine specialist and sleep expert for Sleep Number. Polos says that your pillow “can also have a physiological impact on our sleep quality—meaning that we might wake up more often throughout the night or not spend as much time in deeper stages of sleep that are needed to help us feel energized and refreshed the next day....

But with so many options available, finding the right pair of cooling pajamas may feel overwhelming. For expert advice on how to shop for cooling pajamas, we spoke to Preeti Gopinath, associate textiles professor at The New School’s Parsons School of Design. “How much you sweat is important to consider,” says Gopinath. “I think for any kind of sleepwear, the question is usually do you sleep cooler or do you sleep hot, and whether you like things silky or you like cozy, warm flannel on your skin....

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“Prices tend to be lowest in January and highest in summer,” Palmer says. “If you can wait to buy a home until January and February, you have a better chance of locking down a good deal.” Of course, the best time to buy can depend heavily on your location in the United States, she adds. “Be sure to take a close look at the trends in your area before buying,” Palmer says....

Perhaps you’ve suffered through one too many frigid nights, determined to make your old coat last. Or you’ve moved to a chillier climate. Or simply, you’d like a new shell in the rotation to make your everyday look less monotonous from December to April. Buying a jacket that’s warm enough is an often expensive endeavor as you consider insulation, durability, and other factors that jack up the cost of your winter wear....

How to Cook a Thanksgiving Turkey First things first, let’s talk cookware and tools. Make sure you have a large roasting pan on hand, as well as an instant-read thermometer. For a neater-looking bird, you might want to tie the drumsticks together using kitchen twine. Bonus points if you keep an oven thermometer in the oven to make sure you’re roasting at the right temperature. Now that you’ve got your roasting essentials lined up, you’ll need a defrosted turkey and a handful of aromatics, like onions, carrots, and lemons, a generous amount of softened butter, and of course, salt and pepper....

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Whether you’re planning to make an entire turkey dinner with all the fixings this year or are slated to bring just one dish to your neighborhood potluck, TJ’s has your back. This lineup of Thanksgiving-themed desserts includes returning favorites like the delectable Pumpkin Cobbler as well as welcome newbies like Cranberry Orange Bars. As always, Trader Joe’s has done its best to make sure there’s a little something for everyone....

Let’s start with the last question. The short answer: no. Though pinsa looks like pizza, authorities tend to characterize pinsa as a flatbread. This is a little bit of an arbitrary distinction to make. If you consider where pizza stands in the taxonomy of world breads, it isn’t hard to make an argument that pizza itself is a flatbread. A flatbread with cheese, often sauce, plus other toppings. This said, there are several key differences between pizza and pinsa....

However, one of the biggest problems with flare jeans (that many reluctant millennials have voiced) is figuring out the shoes you’re supposed to wear with them. From peek-a-boo pumps and platforms that take full-length jeans to new heights to strappy sandals and heels that make the most of negative cropped space, read on for our top shoe pairings for flare jeans (and browse more denim picks here). For Full-Length Flare Jeans Shop it: Steve Madden Daisie Pumps Shop it: Sam Edelman Winona Western Boot Shop it: Nine West Zenna Platform Sandals Shop it: Madewell The Evelyn Slide Clog Shop it: Birdies The Robin Sandal...

“Humans love being around water because something about it is inherently calming,” says Sanam Hafeez, a New York City–based neuropsychologist and faculty member at Columbia University. “Perhaps for some, water takes them back to their youth; to swimming in a pool, lake, or ocean. Bodies of water have a dream-like quality to them, much like clouds, and allow us to see different shapes and imagine limitless possibilities. Just staring at water allows our minds to be still and peaceful....

Below, we’ve covered everything you need to know about retinol body lotions—the benefits, the downsides, what to look for, and much more. Retinol Benefits Retinol is perhaps the most effective ingredient that dermatologists have to treat aging skin. “Retinol helps stimulate collagen to strengthen the foundation of the skin,” explains Joshua Zeichner, M.D., a board-certified dermatologist, director of clinical and cosmetic research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital, and medical advisor for JORI Skincare....

“A golden rule is that you don’t have to be brilliant―just nice,” says Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D., director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast, in New Albany, Indiana. “If you start with simple, even obvious comments, that makes it easier for others.” Learn the secrets of how to make small talk with style and grace to help you more easily navigate your next party. “As I drive to a party, I try to come up with two or three things to talk about in case the conversation runs dry,” says Debra Fine, lecturer and author of The Fine Art of Small Talk ($15, amazon....