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Make This Rich, Cozy Japanese Curry Tonight—It’s Even Better Tomorrow

November 5, 2025

You can make this comforting, flavorful curry in just 40 minutes start to finish. Using Japanese curry blocks ensures a rich, foolproof sauce with no stress. New York strip steak...

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The $1.25 Dollar Tree Pantry Staple I Buy Every Time I Go

November 5, 2025

I make a general meal plan each week, but inevitably, there are still nights when 5:30 p.m. rolls around and I have no idea what we’re going to eat. The...

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10 Slow Cooker Soups and Stews That’ll Chase Away the Chill

November 5, 2025

One of the best things to ever come out of a slow cooker, in my humble opinion, is a soup or stew. The slow cooker was made to house these...

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This Simple Storage Trick Keeps Potatoes Fresh for Weeks

November 5, 2025

Key Takeaways Store potatoes in a cool, dark, and well-ventilated place for maximum freshness.  Avoid the fridge: chilling below ~50°F converts starches, altering taste and color.  Use breathable bags or...

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The $3.49 Trader Joe’s Find I’m Stocking up on While It Lasts (Especially for Thanksgiving)

November 5, 2025

Every year around Thanksgiving my phone starts frantically pinging. Everyone from my college roommates to former coworkers and family members across the country have urgent Thanksgiving cooking queries. Luckily, there...

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The Secret for the Best Ever Cornbread Is Already In Your Fridge

November 5, 2025

Ever since I was little, my family has traded crushingly cold Ontario winters for the white-sand beaches of Southwest Florida. Back then, we’d pack up the car the day after...

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The One-Pan Dinner I Make Every Single Week

November 5, 2025

Why Make This Cooking the tortellini in the same pan as the sausage minimizes clean-up. Italian sausage and store-bought marinara give this simple dish big flavor without requiring a ton...

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My 5-Ingredient Maple Pie Is So Much Easier Than Pumpkin Pie

November 4, 2025

You need only five ingredients and 15 minutes of prep to assemble this impressive pie. Maple syrup and instant vanilla pudding create a creamy, fall-flavored filling everyone will love. This...

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I Asked 6 Chefs for Their Favorite Trader Joe’s Product and They All Said the Same Thing

November 4, 2025

Key Takeaways Every chef asked picked Unexpected Cheddar as their favorite Trader Joe’s find.  That cheddar tastes rich, nutty, and savory—like an expensive cheese at a bargain price.  It melts...

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Chefs Say This Is the Best Store-Bought Sourdough Bread You Can Buy

November 4, 2025

Like many other people, I started baking sourdough during the pandemic and fell in love with the bread. It has an irresistibly tangy flavor, perfectly crisp crust, and chewy interior....