Lifestyle
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Build your ultimate Thanksgiving menu Customize your feast and cut down on stress with our holiday menu builder.washingtonpost.com
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How to make tteokgalbi, Korea’s ultra-juicy hamburger without a bun Toasted sesame oil, garlic, ginger and soy sauce give these beef patties a memorable scent and taste.washingtonpost.com
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Ask Sahaj: My ex’s mom blackmailed him into breaking up with me They were in a “secure and happy relationship” — until his mom made them feel like their only option was to break up.washingtonpost.com
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Dog left for dead on road; couple empty wedding fund to save her “She’s very young and deserved a lot better than what she’d been through,” Dylan McCay said.washingtonpost.com
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3 ways to set a gorgeous holiday table, starting with stuff you own Consider using flowers, vintage items or thrifted goods to make seasonal magicwashingtonpost.com
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Holiday Pumpkin Punch This indulgent nonalcoholic holiday punch has its roots in the West Indies, where pumpkin is a commonly used ingredient outside of sweets.washingtonpost.com
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Asking Eric: Husband’s bucket list plans exclude spouse Husband’s extreme sport activities post-retirement leave out his spouse.washingtonpost.com
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Miss Manners: Friendship falls apart over hand-me-down baby clothes A parent feels frustrated at being asked to give back baby clothes so another woman can use them as well.washingtonpost.com
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Tteokgalbi (Korean Beef Patties) Rich and tender, Korean beef patties are easy to make at home.washingtonpost.com
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Carolyn Hax: Husband refuses to tell spouse why he’s unhappy in their marriage When a husband won’t say what he thinks is wrong with their marriage, does his spouse wait around until he’s ready to talk?washingtonpost.com
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If our eldest gets a car, do all the kids get one? Hax readers give advice. They want to give their teen a car for her birthday, but fear this will be an obligation they can’t afford to their younger kids.washingtonpost.com
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5 Thanksgiving apple desserts for bakers of all levels Depending on your time and ambition, use the base caramelized apples to make a cake, galette, two types of pie and a cheesecake.washingtonpost.com
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Cooking chat: How do I get my spouse to cook more often? Every Wednesday at noon Eastern, Aaron Hutcherson and Becky Krystal answer your cooking questions.washingtonpost.com
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Dining chat: Should restaurants have to welcome divisive political figures? Washington Post food critic Tom Sietsema entertains your dining questions, rants and raves.washingtonpost.com
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For less stress and more fun, cook your Thanksgiving meal in advance Recipes and tips for making the turkey, mashed potatoes, mac and cheese and more in advance.washingtonpost.com
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Bakery owner discovers longtime customer is her biological son Lenore Lindsey said her longtime customer’s laugh had always reminded her of her brother’s. Now she knows why.washingtonpost.com
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I’m so disappointed my grandson laughed when I got hurt. What should I do? Two grandsons saw a metal bar fall on this letter writer’s head. One grandson laughed and neither asked if their grandparent was okay.washingtonpost.com
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Caramelized Apples A batch of caramelized apples makes an ideal base for a variety of desserts, including galette, pie and cake.washingtonpost.com
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Caramelized Apple Galette The freeform folding of the crust for this apple galette creates a rustic yet sophisticated appearance without being overly fussy.washingtonpost.com
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Apple Dump Cake This made-from-scratch apple cake ditches boxed cake mix topping, a typical ingredient in dump cakes, while retaining its relative ease in preparation.washingtonpost.com
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Basic Butter Pie Crust When handled correctly, an all-butter pie crust can achieve the same flakiness as any dough infused with lard or a shot of vodka.washingtonpost.com
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Cranberry Orange Apple Pie In this apple pie, tart cranberries complement the sweetness of the caramelized fruit while adding a bit of ruby-red color.washingtonpost.com
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Apple Crumble Pie As the older and insufferably cooler cousin of an apple blossom pastry, this apple crumble pie boasts added dimension from a brown sugar and rolled oats crumble that contributes a mildly nutty flavor and crunchy texture.washingtonpost.com
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Phyllo-Wrapped Celery Root With Cider Glaze Encasing roasted whole celery root in phyllo and glazing it with a sweet-and-sour apple cider syrup takes the humble vegetable into dinner-party-worthy territory.washingtonpost.com
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Caramelized Onion and Miso Gravy This caramelized onion and miso gravy channels French onion soup and is bursting with umami.washingtonpost.com
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Caramelized Apple Cheesecake Rich, creamy and slightly dense, this spiced cheesecake crowned with caramelized apples takes skill but delivers a large return on the investment of the time and care spent making it.washingtonpost.com
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French Bread Stuffing With Pancetta, Figs and Hazelnuts This savory, herby stuffing works within the bounds of the Thanksgiving side but offers a few twists thanks to the pancetta, hazelnuts, figs and shallots that go into the mix.washingtonpost.com
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Mashed Sweet Potatoes in Orange Cups Orange cups filled with mashed sweet potatoes offer a retro, customizable and festive side that lends itself to make-ahead preparation.washingtonpost.com
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Carolyn Hax: Is 15 diners, 11 dogs and seating for 4 a Thanksgiving math fiasco? A letter writer is “freaking out” over feeding and seating so many guests over four days in an antique two-bedroom home.washingtonpost.com
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Miss Manners: Dinner guest unilaterally decides who’s paying A letter writer is annoyed that one dinner guest has unilaterally decided who’s footing the bill.washingtonpost.com