Chef Jose Andres discusses his mission to feed the hungry in times of disaster Chef Jose Andres talks about his work around the world as founder of World Central Kitchen, and how he spends Thanksgiving. Rob Schmitz
How to cut food waste during the holidays The average American family wastes an estimated $3,000 worth of food each year. As we head into Thanksgiving, it’s an opportunity to reduce food waste and save money. Ruby de Luna
Tips from a top chef to beat holiday cooking stress Tips from a top chef to beat holiday cooking stress Barry Gordemer
Some NYC households will opt for carrot cake instead of pie this Thanksgiving Lloyd's Carrot Cake has been a New York institution for nearly 40 years. Every Thanksgiving customers from near and far flock to the shop to purchase the moist cakes, topped with cream cheese icing. Jeff Lunden
A viral chocolate bar from Dubai is here to stay Dubai chocolate bars are kind of like KitKats, but stuffed with pistachio nuts and aromatic pistachio nougat. Foodies used to have to order the confections from Dubai — now they are everywhere. Neda Ulaby
When it comes to Thanksgiving turkey, to brine or not to brine? NPR's Scott Detrow and Tamara Keith have long discussed the merits of brining a Thanksgiving turkey. Chef and cookbook author Sohla El-Waylly joins this year's discussion and offers some tips. Scott Detrow
Trump taps Brooke Rollins of America First Policy Institute for agriculture secretary President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Brooke Rollins, head of the America First Policy Institute, to oversee the Department of Agriculture. She has a long history in conservative politics. Ximena Bustillo
Bringing Thanksgiving food on a plane? Here is what you should know Thanksgiving favorites such as mac and cheese, turkey and casseroles can be brought through TSA checkpoints. But cranberry sauce, maple syrup and gravy must go in checked baggage, the agency says. Chandelis Duster
More than 100,000 pounds of ground beef are recalled for possibly having E. coli The Minnesota Department of Agriculture alerted federal authorities about several illnesses in the past week. Ayana Archie
Mama Stamberg's relish faces its toughest critics: NPR staffers Susan Stamberg returns with her annual love letter to the pink pile of Thanksgiving mush known as Mama Stamberg's Cranberry Relish. Susan Stamberg
