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My 5-Ingredient French Dessert Is So Much Easier Than Apple Pie

October 24, 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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What Everyone Gets Wrong About Mashed Potatoes

October 24, 2025

Making mashed potatoes seems foolproof—boil, mash, season, and they’re ready. And yet, this simple dish can surprisingly go sideways. Lurking dangers include bland flavor, gluey consistency, and mealy spuds. But...

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Crockpot Lasagna

October 24, 2025

Make this cozy homemade Crockpot lasagna for an easy family favorite. Layers of tender noodles with rich meat sauce and creamy ricotta give you all the comforting flavors of classic...

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Listeria Seems To Be Everywhere Right Now—Here’s What You Need to Know

October 24, 2025

Having access to safe, healthy food is a luxury that shoppers often take for granted. We show up at the grocery store, grab what we need, and don’t think twice...

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Martha Stewart’s 5-Star Apple Dessert Is Truly the Best

October 24, 2025

Living in the Northwest, just minutes from the Hood River Fruit Loop, I’m surrounded by apple orchards. Not only do these decades-old trees offer incredible views, but they also produce...

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My Grandma Bonnie Made These Banana Bars Every Winter (They’re My Favorite)

October 24, 2025

My Grandma Bonnie loved to bake, and we all loved eating her treats. Before we grandkids came along, she cooked multiple meals for her family and any farmhands working on...

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Love easy recipes.. this one is so simple and a Christmas treat!

October 24, 2025

Grab three simple ingredients and make these delicious Christmas Pretzels. Great for the holiday season. ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE  Make these quick and easy little treats in no time...

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I’ve Had This $6.99 Ikea Kitchen Tool for 15 Years, and I Still Use It Every Day

October 24, 2025

I saved up for what felt like forever before I got my first decent apartment. When I finally moved in, I barely had enough money left over to stock it...

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This 8-Minute Pizza Cottage Cheese Toast Is My New Favorite

October 24, 2025

If you’re anything like the staff at Simply Recipes, you’re buying way more cottage cheese than you used to. The craze has taken over our refrigerators, and while I’ve made...

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Alton Brown’s Mashed Potatoes Aren’t Mashed (That’s Why They’re So Good)

October 24, 2025

Key Takeaways Alton Brown’s trick? Milling potatoes—not mashing—for ultra-silky texture. Warming the butter and cream before adding ensures the potatoes melt in seamlessly. Skip electric mixers—this method avoids gummy or...