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The Surprising Ingredient for the Best Chocolate Chip Cookies, According to a Pro Baker

October 7, 2025

I drank a lot of Milo and Ovaltine drinks growing up. My Cantonese mother would order the drinks year-round at Chinese bakeries in Manhattan and Brooklyn. They’d be hot in...

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My 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Roasted Vegetables (It’s Already in Your Fridge)

October 7, 2025

Key Takeaways • A sprinkle of shredded cheese before roasting elevates every vegetable’s flavor beautifully. • Use a little bit of Parmesan, cheddar, feta, or goat cheese depending on the veggie.•...

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Fall Isn’t Complete Without a Loaf of This Cozy Pumpkin Bread 🍂

October 7, 2025

Bring the flavors of fall into your kitchen with this easy pumpkin bread recipe. It bakes up moist and tender with warm spice in every slice. Perfect for breakfast, snack...

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The Apples I Crave All Year Are Finally Back at Trader Joe’s (They’re My Favorite)

October 7, 2025

Apples are the fall treat that happen to be widely available all year long. I’m a big fan of the tart flavor of a Granny Smith, but I will happily...

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The 15-Minute Soup I Make for Instant Comfort

October 7, 2025

Why Make This This black bean soup is a full-flavored, comforting meal in just 15 minutes.  It uses pantry staples and canned beans resulting in minimal prep with big payoff. ...

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I Asked 7 Pro Bakers To Name the Best Butter for Baking—They All Picked This Brand

October 7, 2025

Key Takeaways Kerrygold is our panel of pro bakers and pastry chefs’ favorite butter for baking. They praise the butter’s higher fat content, rich flavor, and wide availability. It’s no...

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This Retro Scalloped Cabbage Is Even Better Than the Potato Version

October 7, 2025

As a child, the only way you could get me to eat cabbage, brussels sprouts, or broccoli was if it was boiled in butter. My restaurant chef dad would often...

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The Hands-off Trick for Better Homemade Soup

October 7, 2025

Key Takeaways Roast squash, onions, tomatoes, and garlic in big chunks at 425°F until tender for effortless caramelization.  No need to finely chop the vegetables — large pieces save time...

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The Surprising Secret for the Fastest Crispy Roasted Potatoes

October 7, 2025

Key Takeaways For the quickest crispy roasted potatoes, start with canned potatoes. Cut them in half, rough up their sides in a colander, then coat with butter and seasonings. Bake...

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My Simple Trick for Better Beef Stew (It’s in Your Pantry)

October 7, 2025

Key Takeaways Adding fish sauce to beef stew brings out the richness of the meat and bumps up the umami. Stir in the fish sauce 30 minutes before the stew...