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The Magical Trick That Makes Roasted Vegetables Twice as Nice

October 13, 2025

I’ve always been a sucker for sweet, caramelized winter squash and root vegetables. Give me a tray of roasted carrots, parsnips, beets, and butternut squash (or even better, honeynut squash—they’re...

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This Classic Filipino Comfort Soup Tastes Like Home

October 13, 2025

As a little girl growing up in the Philippines, my kitchen duty was to prepare unripe tamarind for pork sinigang stew. The tamarinds were from the tree in our backyard,...

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The 4-Ingredient Dinner I’ve Made Hundreds of Times

October 13, 2025

Traditional lasagna tends to have many ingredients and takes hours to prepare, especially when made from scratch. While my family loves the layers of rich meaty sauce, creamy ricotta, and...

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Julia Child’s Easy Trick for the Best Ever Pot Roast

October 13, 2025

Julia Child introduced Americans to French cooking techniques that were once the fiercely guarded secrets of professional chefs. From perfecting scrambled eggs to assembling a top-notch Caesar salad, she informed...

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The 1-Ingredient Upgrade for Better Soups (Works Every Time)

October 13, 2025

On one of my first days of culinary school, the students were tasked with making gazpacho, a chilled Spanish soup. I showed up to the class with a chip on...

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Andrew Zimmern’s 5-Ingredient Casserole Is Extra Cozy and Nostalgic

October 13, 2025

Key Takeaways Andrew Zimmern’s tater tot hotdish is a nostalgic Midwestern comfort food classic. With just five ingredients, it’s a quick, hearty meal perfect for busy nights. The crispy tater...

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I Use This $1 Dollar General Find Every Single Day

October 13, 2025

When I first moved abroad and tried to cook in my new, tiny kitchen in Italy, I remember the moment when the once familiar tools I reached for were no...

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The 4-Ingredient Pasta I’ve Been Making for Years

October 12, 2025

This shrimp pesto pasta is an easy weeknight dinner that always satisfies my pasta craving. I made this recipe often for my clients as a private chef, and I was...

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Is Preheating Your Oven Actually Worth It?

October 12, 2025

You know the drill: It’s the dreaded witching hour, when everyone in the car has crossed over from happy to hangry, and you’re too tired to do the math on...

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Apples, plus pecans and brown sugar.. put on the brakes now!

October 12, 2025

These Apple Pecan Squares are a simple dessert and perfect for just a few people. Add the caramel sauce for a real treat! ❤️WHY WE LOVE THIS RECIPE We’ve received...