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These Buttery Belgian Mashed Potatoes Go with Everything

December 22, 2025

Stoemp is a classic Belgian comfort food of mashed potatoes and carrots with rich flavor. You can adapt this side dish easily using whatever vegetables you have in season or...

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2 Brands of Boxed Wine Worth Buying, According to a Sommelier

December 22, 2025

If you’re like me, the holidays mean a fully booked calendar, occasionally hosting, and often flitting between friends and family as a guest. Given I’m a sommelier, it often falls...

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Martha Stewart’s 1-Ingredient Upgrade for the Creamiest Mashed Potatoes

December 22, 2025

Key Takeaways Adding cream cheese creates ultra-creamy mashed potatoes with a luxurious texture. Use a full-fat, softened cream cheese bar for the richest and creamiest results. Pair cream cheese with...

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What Bright Orange Egg Yolks Really Mean, According to a Chicken Farmer

December 22, 2025

Key Takeaways Egg yolk color depends on the chicken’s diet, not its living conditions. Bright orange yolks can result from feed additives like marigold and alfalfa. Farmers markets are a...

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18 Hearty Casserole Recipes Just Like Grandma Used to Make and Love

December 22, 2025

Casseroles are nothing if not comforting—that’s the role they fill in our lives, whether they were always a part of the family dinner table because there were just so many...

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I Asked 4 Pro Bakers To Name the Best Store-Bought Pie Crust—They All Said the Same Thing

December 22, 2025

Key Takeaways Pro bakers unanimously recommend Trader Joe’s pie crust for its flavor, texture, and simplicity. It uses butter and unbleached flour and avoids palm oil and preservatives for better...

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The King Arthur Holiday Cookie I Make Every Single Year (Spoiler: It’s So Easy)

December 22, 2025

I consider myself a cookie connoisseur, and I have strong opinions about what makes a great cookie. I love a gooey chocolate chip cookie, warm from the oven, and a...

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The 3-Ingredient Peppermint Bark I Make Every Christmas (Everyone Asks for the Recipe)

December 22, 2025

I love making edible gifts for the holidays—and I’m especially keen on ones that only use a handful of ingredients and are easy to prepare. My go-to every December is...

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6 Costco Finds That Make Perfect Holiday Gifts (Starting at $28)

December 22, 2025

As the holidays rapidly approach, chances are that you still have some gift shopping to do (if you’ve done any at all). Whether you have a huge family or a...

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This Is How Long Honey Actually Lasts, According to an Expert

December 22, 2025

Key Takeaways Honey’s high sugar content allows it to last a very long time when stored properly. Crystallization or darkening in honey is natural and does not mean it has...