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The 30-Minute Trick for Ripening Bananas, According to a Pro Baker

September 23, 2025

From pastry wiz Stella Parks. Simply Recipes / Adobe Stock Key Takeaways To ripen green-tipped bananas in a hurry, mash them, add a raw egg yolk, and wait 30 minutes....

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The New $4.99 Aldi Kitchen Tool I Only Wish I Bought Sooner

September 23, 2025

Aldi’s Expandable Colander • Price: $4.99• Why I Love It: It’s space-saving, multifunctional, and less than a third of the price of some competitors. When I was a little girl,...

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The Roasted Veggie You’ll Make All Fall

September 23, 2025

This roasted acorn squash has the perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors with just a touch of cinnamon. It bakes up tender inside with golden caramelized edges. The buttery...

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I Learned This Simple Rice Upgrade From My Vietnamese Grandma

September 23, 2025

Key Takeaways • Add a cube of butter to freshly cooked rice to boost richness and creaminess. • For even more flavor, mix fish sauce, sugar, and garlic into the butter....

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The Easy and Affordable Aldi Snack Every Kid Loves (It Makes Snack Duty Simple)

September 23, 2025

So many times I’ve signed up to bring snacks to my kid’s various meetings or school class parties. When I put my name down it seems feasible, but when the...

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The 1-Ingredient Upgrade That Makes Store-Bought Pasta Sauce Taste Homemade

September 22, 2025

The dreaded call comes around 3 p.m. You know the one: Your partner calls to ask, “Any thoughts on dinner?”  While I’d like to say I’m one of those people...

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Kosher Salt vs. Table Salt: An Expert Explains the Difference

September 22, 2025

Key Takeaways • Table salt grains are finer, so a teaspoon equals much more salt by volume. • Kosher salt’s large crystals give greater control and are easier to pinch. • To...

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5 Comforting Weeknight Dinners for Busy Nights

September 22, 2025

These recipes fit perfectly into my schedule. Simply Recipes / Photo by Julia Gartland / Food Styling by Samantha Seneviratne This week is the Jewish New Year, so I am...

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My One-Pan Sausage and Potatoes Is German Comfort Food Made Easy

September 22, 2025

As fall approaches, I can’t help but pine for the cozy German flavors that I grew up on in Wisconsin. One of my family’s favorites has always been what Midwesterners...

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My Creamy, Tangy 4-Ingredient Dessert Couldn’t Be Easier

September 22, 2025

Why Make This With just four ingredients and 10 minutes, Easy Lemon Mousse delivers a fancy-feeling dessert fast.  Serve the creamy, tangy, light mousse just as it is, change it...