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For Perfectly Cooked Broccoli, Use Alton Brown’s Method

September 3, 2025

Why Make This Alton Brown’s method for steamed broccoli helps preserve its vibrant color, tender-crisp texture, and natural flavor. Peel and slice the stalks, then steam the broccoli with a...

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The $3.39 Aldi Find So Good, I Went Back 3 Times To Get More

September 3, 2025

Aldi offers a wide range of products that my family craves, and every so often, there’s one particular item that we can’t get enough of. Lately, it’s the new Fusia...

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Martha Stewart’s Easy Tip for the Fluffiest Mashed Potatoes

September 3, 2025

I’m not usually in charge of the mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving because my family usually assigns me the apple crisp. Since I don’t make it often, I end up Googling...

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These Top 5 Grandma Pot Roast Recipes Are Fall-Apart Tender

September 3, 2025

Growing up, I got to spend plenty of time with my great-grandmother. She made it to 103, and while her hugs were always a little stiff and bony, she was...

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The Easy French Dessert I Make as Soon as Apples Are in Season

September 3, 2025

Living in the Pacific Northwest, I have plenty of access to excellent apples. There’s a nearby fruit stand I love to visit that is stocked with more than 70 varieties...

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The One-Pot Persian Recipe I Make for Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner

September 3, 2025

Nargesi is one of those simple, comforting dishes I often turn to for quick weeknight dinners. But even though I usually make it for dinner, I love it just as...

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The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Crispier Roasted Potatoes (It’s Already in Your Pantry)

September 3, 2025

Key Takeaways Coating parboiled potatoes with cornstarch crisps the exterior while keeping the interior fluffy.  Just season generously and bake at 450°F. This tweak transforms simple roasted potatoes into satisfyingly...

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The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Mac and Cheese (It’s Already in Your Fridge)

September 3, 2025

Why Make This Dijon mustard’s acidity cuts the richness of cheese and also helps keep the sauce stable, preventing curdling.  Mustard balances the flavors of the dish and highlights cheese’s...

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The Best Way To Get Rid of Fruit Flies, According to a Pest Control Expert

September 2, 2025

Key Takeaways To get ride of fruit flies, first discard overripe produce and clean the trash and drains. Make an apple cider vinegar trap—a jar with holes—to catch fruit flies...

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The 15-Minute Chili I Make Every Fall

September 2, 2025

There are some recipes you make, and then there are those that become part of your rhythm. For me, J. Kenji López-Alt’s easy weeknight chili is the latter. As someone...