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Ina Garten vs. Martha Stewart: Who Makes the Best Cucumber Salad?

July 17, 2025

My summer CSA share has me rich in cucumbers right now. While I’ve eaten my fair share sliced and salted, stacked in sandwiches, and brined, I’ve really not eaten enough...

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The 3 Reasons English Cucumbers Come Wrapped In Plastic

July 17, 2025

Key Takeaways • Most English cucumbers come wrapped in single-use plastic to keep moisture in, air out, and to help prevent bruises and scrapes.• If you buy unwrapped cucumbers, you...

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14 Pickle Recipes You’ve Got to Try

July 16, 2025

Pickles are very, very in. As in trendy and trending. It probably comes as no surprise to many a pickle lover, but if you’re not on board yet, you need...

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Oven Baked Potato Slices

July 16, 2025

About the author Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified...

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Juicy Oven-Baked Steaks

July 16, 2025

These steaks are pan seared to caramelize and brown the outside before being finished in the oven for a tender, juicy steak at home! Flavor: This recipe makes tender, juicy...

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This 3-Ingredient Dessert Is My Summer Go-To

July 16, 2025

While scrolling through my TikTok feed recently, a single clip stood out to me among all of the culinary hacks and easy recipe videos. Why? Because when it comes to...

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Snoop Dogg’s Trick for Cooking Bacon Is Genius

July 16, 2025

Key Takeaways • Snoop Dogg dumps an entire pack of bacon into a skillet, avoiding greasy hands and messy separating strips, with delicious results.• Start with a cold skillet, set...

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Weekly Meal Plan July 21, 2025

July 16, 2025

Dinnertime just got a whole lot easier! With this premade meal plan, take the stress out of meal time. Save time and money while being inspired to try new recipes!...

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What’s That White Stringy Thing On My Chicken, and Is It Safe to Eat?

July 16, 2025

When I prepare a chicken breast or chicken tenders, I’m often faced with white stringy bits tunneling through the meat. What is that ropy thing, and is it OK to...

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Give Your Pasta Salad the Esquites Treatment

July 16, 2025

I eagerly await corn season every summer—digging into sweet, juicy fresh corn brings back memories of backyard barbecues with my family. In our region, there was a unique type of...