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Sukiyaki is best shared, simmering away in the center of the table as diners huddle around to grab bites between warm conversation. (Atsushi Hirao/Shutterstock)

Sukiyaki makes for an easy, warming family meal at home. (norikko/Shutterstock)

Setting a blue-and-white table will brighten up a gloomy, wintry day and match the Mediterranean island vibes of the menu. (Victoria de la Maza)

Layers of baked eggplant sandwich a rich, fragrant lamb sauce in this lighter take on a Greek classic. (Victoria de la Maza)

While you’re on a DIY roll, look for ways you can do the jobs you might typically pay someone else to do. (Photographee.eu/Shutterstock)

Knossos is the largest Bronze Age archaeological site on Crete. (phillus/Shutterstock)

The “Smoosh Races," where teams of four nail their shoes to a 2x4 and race for half a city block, were crated locally for the…

Fixing your car is just a basic part of car ownership, and something every car owner should be prepared for. (Studio 72/Shutterstock)

Let the steak sit for 15 to 30 minutes at room temp before cooking. (Kary Osmond/TNS)