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Ina Garten has a new cookbook out — and it contains one of her best, most effortless chicken recipes. And speaking of poultry, legendary New York Times food writer Melissa Clark gave us guidance on how to roast a whole bird. If you need pasta on the side, we've got you covered with a rustic, cheesy option and an herbaceous, versatile pesto sauce that you can make with any nut you have on hand. Plus, we've got a sneak peek of an exciting event we've been keeping under wraps. Let's dig in.

A Dutch oven filled with chicken thighs and aromatics.

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Dish of the Day

Esteemed cookbook author and TV personality Ina Garten is a whiz at writing low-fuss, elegant recipes. Her chic chicken with olives and capers is no exception. "This chicken has all the classic flavors of Provence: shallots, garlic, olives, and herbes de Provence," Garten writes. "Make it early in the day and reheat it for dinner. No sweat!"

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Fowl Play

A whole roasted chicken seasoned with salt and pepper.

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Iconic food journalist Melissa Clark just released her latest cookbook, The Big Book of Dinner, which is a trusty guide to cooking just about anything. We're head over heels for her juicy whole roast chicken recipe. Instead of complicated gimmicks, Clark takes the simplest approach to achieve succulent results: "No bells and whistles, just juicy meat and crisp skin lightly flavored with salt, pepper, and herbs."

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Melissa Clark is hitting the road! She's taking The Big Book of Dinner on tour, and you won't want to miss seeing her in person. Find a stop in a city near you!

Out of the Box

Stumped on how to spoil your favorite foodie? The best way to their heart is through their stomach! This holiday season, tell them you love them with a few great kitchen gifts. Here are our top picks:

For the hostess with the mostest, this $99 wine set includes a magnum-sized bottle (itself worth $99!) that will make them ooh and ahh.
Quince sells caviar? Yep — and this affordable roe is exceptional.
Katie's go-to holiday gift is a box of these perfect pears.
An advent calendar lets your loved one enjoy a well-deserved sweet treat every day.
A KitchenAid stand mixer is a stunning splurge — and your recipient can pay you back in cookies.

Good Taste, Together

A split image with Katie Couric and Rachel Mansfield on one side and a menu on another.

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Here at newsletter headquarters, we're incredibly proud to have built a vibrant community of chefs, TV personalities, writers, and thoughtful readers. To better connect with some of these amazing contributors, Katie and bestselling cookbook author Rachel Mansfield just hosted a delicious Good Taste dinner at Twin Tails, a highly recommended Vietnamese and Thai restaurant in NYC. Stay tuned for more on the culinary creators who dined with us — and the appetizing conversations we had!

Double Trouble

Penny De Los Santos

This week, we have two must-make pasta recipes on deck.

Forget store-bought sauce. This any-herb, any-nut pesto is easy to make at home and is endlessly adaptable to the contents of your fridge, and it comes together in one pot.
This simple pasta e ceci is a hearty weeknight meal that gets extra heft from chickpeas. The dish is finished with a shower of cheese, which adds just enough indulgence to make this pasta feel special.

K-Drama in the Kitchen

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Our friend, TV personality, author, and chef Judy Joo, just released a new cookbook. We called her up to talk about the best recipes she developed for this tasty new ode to Korean culture and the three pantry ingredients you'll need to get started.

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