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For the Crispiest Roasted Potatoes, Cook Them Like the British Do

September 7, 2025

Why Make This Roughing up boiled potatoes creates more surface area, resulting in extra crispy roasted edges.  Finishing potatoes in the oven on a hot sheet pan in hot fat...

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I Asked 3 Chefs the Best Way To Roast Vegetables—They All Said the Same Thing

September 7, 2025

Key Takeaways • 425 °F is ideal: It’s hot enough to achieve caramelization and browning, but not so hot that vegetables burn before cooking through.• Vegetables should be tossed with olive...

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Alton Brown’s Trick for Making Perfect Brown Rice Every Single Time

September 7, 2025

Key Takeaways • Alton Brown recommends baking brown rice in a preheated 375 °F oven.• This method helps achieve uniform, fluffy results without the unpredictability of stovetop cooking. As far as...

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Italian Seasoning

September 7, 2025

About the author Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified...

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16 Easy, Kid-Friendly Recipes for Busy Weeknights

September 7, 2025

If there’s one thing I’m not looking forward to about starting and raising a family, it’s trying to figure out how to cook to please everyone’s tastes. I was a...

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Stop scrolling now if you love pumpkin..

September 6, 2025

If you love pumpkin, then you must make this bread! It’s simple to make and one of our favorites. ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE Well.. we love this recipe because...

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19 Eggplant Recipes Even Skeptics Will Love

September 6, 2025

While I’ve personally always loved eggplant, my husband, let’s just say, has been eggplant-averse. I know that some vegetables take a little time to come around to, and I’ve put...

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The $1.65 Aldi Find My Family Eats Almost Every Day

September 6, 2025

Aldi’s Breakfast Best’s Heat-N-Serve Original Fully Cooked Sausage Links. • Price: $1.65 for a package of 10 links• Why I Love It: These breakfast sausage links are savory and meaty...

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The 10-Minute Chocolate Dessert I Can Whip Up Anytime

September 6, 2025

Why Make This Samantha Seneviratne’s Microwave Chocolate Pudding Cake takes only 10 minutes. Boiling water poured over the batter creates a cake layer on top, pudding underneath.  You can whip...

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Chicken Pot Pie

September 6, 2025

About the author Holly Nilsson is the creator of Spend With Pennies, where she creates easy, comforting recipes made for real life. With a passion for nostalgic flavors and simplified...