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Learn how to peel garlic, how to brine turkey, how to bake a cake, how to make fudge, how to boil an egg, how to make pie crust, and other cooking skills in our advice articles.
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I Make the Crispiest Roasted Chickpeas Ever—Here’s My Secret
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This Genius Secret Ingredient Will Take Your Spaghetti Sauce Up a Notch
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Here's How to Make the Easiest 2-Ingredient Fruit Leather
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Who is the Real Wendy of Wendy’s?
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The 1-Ingredient Upgrade to Add to Pasta Salad—Trust Me On This
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3 Easy Ways to Thicken Tomato Sauce
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This Is the Easiest (and Safest) Way to Peel Ginger, According to My Dad
Kroger Rotisserie Chicken
Here’s How Much Meat You Can Get Off One Rotisserie Chicken
Fluffy Rice
Never Screw Up White Rice Again With This Simple Trick My Grandma Taught Me
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My Mom Calls Leftover Rice Water 'Liquid Gold'—You'll Never Guess Why
frozen meat
The Worst Ways to Thaw Meat and Seafood, According to a Chef
Mango Sorbet
My Grandpa Made All Kinds of Desserts at Our Family's Restaurant—Here’s His Favorite 2-Ingredient Recipe
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Here’s What the Code Underneath the Sell-by Date on a Milk Jug Means
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4 Ways to Drain the Grease From Ground Beef
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My Mom’s 4-Ingredient Banana Pudding Is Always the First the Thing to Go at the Potluck
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My Family Makes Stock Together Once a Week—These Are the Kitchen Scraps We Always Save
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The Classic '70s Pasta Dish I'm Making All Summer Long
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Here's How To Protect Your Produce From The Humidity
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This Is Why Your Tongue Hurts After You Eat Sour Candy
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Our #1 Zucchini Recipe of All Time Is So Good, I’ve Already Made It At Least 10 Times
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This Surprising Ingredient Makes the Creamiest Caesar Dressing Ever
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This Is the Best Pasta Shape for Macaroni and Cheese, According to a Chef
A green salad with mixed greens, chicken, and tomatoes served in an orange bowl
11 Salad-Making Tips for People Who Hate Salad
Nana's Southern Coleslaw
Here’s Why My Grandmother’s Coleslaw Is Better Than Yours
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My Aunt’s Hard-Boiled Egg Hack Makes Peeling So Much Easier
A baking dish with six chicken breasts, seasoned with salt and pepper
The 6 Most-Googled Questions On Cooking With Chicken, Answered
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I Learned This Weird Tomato-Growing Hack From a Friend—And It’s Actually Genius
chicago style pizza with one slice cut out
What Is Chicago-Style Pizza—And How Do You Make It At Home?
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8 Best Pasta Salads of All Time
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What Is Ghee—And How Is It Different From Butter?
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What Is Sicilian Pizza—And How Is It Different From Other Pizzas?
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This Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo at Walmart Has 1,200+ 5-Star Reviews, and It's 50% Off Right Now
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Who Invented Pancakes—And Where Did They Come From?
a loaf of pumpernickel bread
What Is Pumpernickel Bread—And Where Does Its Name Come From?
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What Is a Club Sandwich and When Was It Invented?
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You'll Never Guess the Secret to Perfectly Cooked Steak Every Time
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What Is New York-Style Pizza—And Why Is It So Delicious?
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Chef John's 20 Greatest Grilled Chicken Recipes
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What Is Pink Lemonade—And What Flavor Is It Supposed to Be?
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Who Invented Pizza—And Were They Italian?
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I Just Learned My Air Fryer Is Years Overdue for a Filter Change
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What Is Milk Toast and Why Is It Still So Beloved?
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What Is Root Beer—And Why Is It Called Root Beer?
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This Copycat McDonald's Filet-O-Fish Will Have You Ditch the Drive-Thru for Good
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Our 6 Favorite Ways to Add Crunch to a Casserole
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Single Ball Of Mozzarella Cheese Sliced And Isolated On Rustice Wood.
How to Make Fresh Mozzarella Cheese
halloumi cheese fingers in a frying pan with lemon wedge
Halloumi Is the Meat-Free Protein You Need in Your Dinner Rotation
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The Best Easy Cake Recipe Doesn’t Even Require Measuring Cups
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Roasted turkey on a platter with fresh herbs and oranges.
The Secret Ingredient for the Juiciest Turkey Every Time
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The Secret to the Best Apple Pie Is…A Brown Bag?