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I’m Making Martha Stewart’s Cheater’s Mac and Cheese on Repeat—It’s So Easy

July 2, 2025

I eat some form of macaroni and cheese almost every day, no joke. I’m a sucker for the frozen and boxed varieties, and choose one for lunch at least three...

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The $9.99 Aldi Find I Use Every Day Is Back (I Own 3)

July 2, 2025

As a child, I really didn’t like leftovers. As an adult, however, I’ve learned that some dishes taste better the next day. But they need to be stored correctly—that’s my...

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Potato Chip Salad Is the Summer Recipe I Can’t Stop Making

July 2, 2025

Recently, while sitting at the bar at Mr. Lyon’s, a Palm Springs institution, I spied something tucked into the bottom of the happy hour menu. I immediately ordered it, knowing...

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We added cheez-its to the top of this casserole and OH MY!!

July 2, 2025

This Squash Casserole is a wonderful summer treat! Loaded in flavor and a great side dish. ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE We love our garden vegetables, and we always have...

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My Grandmother’s 1-Ingredient Upgrade for the Best BLT Sandwiches

July 2, 2025

I grew up in the Midwest, where it’s as easy to grow tomatoes as it is to love bacon. My grandmother made the best bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwiches the...

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I’m Making Kardea Brown’s 10-Minute Chicken Salad From Now On—It’s That Good

July 2, 2025

Last weekend, I took my boyfriend camping in Sequoia National Park. It was an elaborate excuse to cook in the wilderness and eat s’mores with Ritz instead of graham crackers....

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This 3-Ingredient, No-Cook Dessert Is Inspired by My Grandmother

July 2, 2025

My summer berry fool recipe was born out of love for my paternal grandmother, Shameem, whom we affectionately called Mader (mother, in Farsi). Born and raised in Lahore with Pakistani...

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The $1.25 Dollar Tree Find That’s So Good, I Immediately Bought 6

July 2, 2025

Now that I test products and kitchen gadgets for a living, a standard cutlery tray no longer works for me. I have a lot of cutlery and kitchen products, and,...

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21 Fun Frozen Desserts I’m Making All Summer Long

July 2, 2025

Personally, my favorite desserts are almost always frozen or topped with something that is—namely ice cream. Whether it’s the height of summer or the dead of winter, after dinner, I’m...

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Jamie Oliver’s Easy 5-Ingredient Dinner Is Perfect for Summer

July 2, 2025

If you want me to try a recipe, a solid tactic is to put the words “crispy potatoes” in the title. I simply cannot resist. Added attractiveness: an easy air...