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The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Grilled Cheese (It’s in Your Pantry)

August 22, 2025

Whenever someone asks what I do for work, they are instantly envious of what I cook each night. The typical reaction goes something like this: “Oh wow, you went to...

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The Easy Spanish Cake I Make On Repeat

August 22, 2025

Last year, my husband and I moved back to Barcelona, where we first met. And not long after, my husband’s parents announced their retirement and upcoming move from the Netherlands...

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The 5-Ingredient Fruit Sandwiches I’ve Been Making Since I Went to Japan

August 22, 2025

Six summers ago, I traveled to Japan and was introduced to Japanese fruit sandos. I was skeptical about them at first because cream and fruit in a sandwich didn’t seem...

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I Asked Planters the Best Way To Store Almonds—Here’s What It Said

August 22, 2025

I use a lot of almonds for baking. They are in my favorite orange biscotti recipe and our family’s traditional Italian wedding cookies. When I buy too many or have...

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Ina Garten’s 4-Ingredient Shakerato Is “Delicious Rocket Fuel”

August 22, 2025

Key Takeaways • Ina Garten’s version of the classic Italian shakerato is served as a fun, celebratory beverage—like a brunch cocktail without the booze. It’s a playful, elevated alternative to...

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The “Simply Amazing” Trader Joe’s Find I Eat Every Single Day

August 22, 2025

Trader Joe’s Simply Amazing Soft Dried Apricots Price: $4.79 for a 16-ounce bag Why I Love It: Sweet, tangy, and deeply flavorful, the apricots are both soft and chewy thanks...

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The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Peanut Butter Sandwiches (It’s In Your Fridge)

August 22, 2025

Why Make This • Lightly salted butter adds richness, saltiness, sweetness, and creaminess to a peanut butter sandwich.• I like to go with Kirkland Signature Organic Peanut Butter, Dave’s Killer Bread...

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I Am Making Claire Saffitz’s Easy Apple Cake on Repeat This Fall

August 22, 2025

I love apples, and I love honey, so when Rosh Hashanah (the Jewish New Year) rolls around, I’m as happy as can be. These two ingredients are traditionally eaten together...

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The 1-Minute Cucumber Sandwich I’m Eating All Summer Long

August 21, 2025

I’m constantly looking for quick and easy lunches, and that’s never more apparent than in the summertime. While I’ll sometimes lean on a salad kit, I prefer a dish I...

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What’s That Absorbent Pad in My Meat Packaging (And What Happens if I Cooked It)?

August 21, 2025

Key Takeaways Absorbent “meat diapers” soak up meat juices to prevent mess and the spread of bacteria. The pads use food-safe silica gel or cellulose wrapped in perforated, non-toxic plastic....