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I Asked 3 Farmers the Best Way To Cook Zucchini—They All Said the Same Thing

July 13, 2025

Key Takeaways • The best way to cook zucchini is quickly and with high heat, either in a skillet, on a grill, or in the oven. Don’t boil it.• Cook...

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My 1-Ingredient Upgrade Makes Canned Baked Beans Taste Homemade

July 13, 2025

Baked beans are a must for summer barbecues, but calling them “remarkable” as-is might be a stretch—they’re sweet, and the texture is pretty uniform. I have figured out an upgrade...

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The 71-Cent Trader Joe’s Find I Can’t Live Without

July 13, 2025

Trader Joe’s Pop-Up Cellulose French Sponges • Price: $8.49 for 12• Why I Love Them: The sponges clean well, last for over a month, are dishwasher-friendly, resist getting stinky, are...

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I Asked 4 Food Editors To Name the Best Vanilla Ice Cream, and They All Said the Same Brand

July 12, 2025

Key Takeaways • Food editors and pro bakers praise Ben & Jerry’s Vanilla Ice Cream for its creamy texture and rich, authentic vanilla flavor. • Even the brand’s vegan vanilla base...

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A Simple Trick for the Smoothest, Creamiest Guac (It’s So Easy)

July 12, 2025

Key Takeaways • For ultra-creamy guacamole, seal pitted, peeled avocados in a resealable plastic bag and squish away.• Add any favorite seasonings like salt, onion, and bacon and squish to...

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3 Food Recalls You Should Know About This Week

July 12, 2025

From potential foodborne illness to labeling misprints galore, find out why turkey bacon BLTs and a beloved lunchbox snack are off the menu right now. Here’s why you need to...

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The Trick To Making Basil Last Isn’t What You’re Thinking

July 12, 2025

Key Takeaways • The best place to store basil so it lasts is at room temperature.• Put a bunch of basil in a jar of water, tent it with a...

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Ina Garten’s Cucumber Sandwich Is My Summer Go-To

July 12, 2025

I arrived home wielding two sword-like hothouse cucumbers, announcing to my boyfriend Ervin that we were having Ina Garten’s Cucumber Sandwiches for lunch. “Nice! I’ve been wanting to try one...

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I Asked 5 Chefs To Name the Best Potato Chips, And They All Said the Same Brand

July 11, 2025

Key Takeaways • Kettle Brand Potato Chips are the best potato chips according to chefs.• Our panel love Kettle Chips for their crispy, not greasy texture and vibrant flavors.• They...

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Cottage Cheese Pizza Bowls

July 11, 2025

These pizza bowls layer creamy cottage cheese with pizza sauce, sausage, and veggies under a melty mix of mozzarella, parmesan, and pepperoni. Flavor: Served hot or cold, this dish has...