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The 4-Ingredient Chili Verde My Mom Made All the Time—Now I Make It, Too

September 15, 2025

During my childhood in Tucson, Mexican food wasn’t just comfort food—it was everyday food. Tacos weren’t reserved for Tuesday and tamales weren’t just for Christmas (though no Christmas is complete...

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Once You Taste My Homemade Pumpkin Spice Latte, You’ll Never Go Back

September 15, 2025

Years ago, I taught a cooking class that focused on fall produce. We’d make a big, beautiful harvest menu with my favorite seasonal ingredients. The night always ended on a...

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Applesauce Recipe

September 15, 2025

Homemade applesauce is one of my favorite recipes for using fresh fall apples. It’s a simple blend of apples, sugar, and cinnamon for the perfect, fresh fall flavors! It needs...

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16 Easy Casserole Recipes to Double and Freeze

September 15, 2025

When it comes to cooking in the kitchen, my motto is “Eat all the things.” I’m just kidding. It’s “Work smarter, not harder.” I cook for a small army every...

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The 15-Minute Ina Garten Pasta My Whole Family Loves

September 14, 2025

Key Takeaways • Ina Garten’s 15‑minute broccoli and bowties recipe delivers fresh lemon, butter, and relaxed weeknight charm.• Blanch pasta and broccoli together, toss with garlic‑lemon‑butter sauce, then top with...

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The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Chicken Salad Is Already in Your Fridge

September 14, 2025

Key Takeaways • Upgrade chicken salad’s creaminess and tang by swapping some of the mayo for yogurt.• Yogurt adds brightness and keeps chicken salad creamy—try plain or Greek yogurt.• Use...

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My Mom’s 4-Ingredient Dessert Satisfies My Apple Pie Cravings

September 14, 2025

Why Make This This shortcut, deconstructed apple pie uses prepared pie dough, apple pie filling, egg wash, and cinnamon sugar.  The dessert comes together in only 15 minutes, perfect when...

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The Cozy Casserole Your Family Will Ask for Again and Again

September 13, 2025

Baked Spaghetti is a favorite casserole around here! Spaghetti is mixed with a quick zesty meat sauce, topped with cheese, and baked in the oven until hot and bubbly. Why you’ll love...

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Alton Brown’s 3-Ingredient Side Dish Is My Forever Favorite

September 13, 2025

Why Make This Chipotle Smashed Sweet Potatoes use just three main ingredients—sweet potatoes, butter, and chipotle chiles in adobo—for bold, simple flavor. It’s optional, but I like to add a...

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This Is the Best Way To Keep Apple Slices From Browning, According to an Expert

September 13, 2025

It’s back-to-school season, and you know what that means: We’re back to packed lunches. It’s also time to unearth tips and tricks that make assembling them less of an early-morning...