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6 no-cook recipes to help get you through the summer heat
It’s hot outside. In fact, we just experienced the hottest day ever recorded on Earth. Yikes! I’ll let others more knowledgeable than me advise you on what to do about the temperature of the planet. But when it comes to the temperature of your kitchen, I know a thing or two about how to help…
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The Unexpected Trick to Grilling Better Hot Dogs
Here’s a streamlined method with a final easy tweak to ensure yours sizzles and snaps. Freeze a hot dog until it’s solid. That’s the first step to cooking one, according to a video published last month and now viewed tens of millions of times. The icy cold hot dog is then shaved with a vegetable…
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This Is the Secret to the Perfect Baked Potato
Is there anything better than a good potato recipe? Whether they’re mashed, smashed, or fried—potatoes are one of the best comfort foods of all time. And one the easiest ways to prepare them is simply baking them in the oven. Sure, you can microwave a potato or even air fry a baked potato, but the…
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Here’s the Best Way to Freeze Mashed Potatoes Before Thanksgiving
A scoop of fluffy mashed potatoes is a holiday must-have. And it also happens to be a tasty side dish for any steak dinner. But taking the time to make mashed potatoes might not be on your radar every night of the week. “Mashed potatoes are a little labor-intensive,” Ree Drummond admits, “That peeling, boiling,…
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Eggplant recipes and tips to cook your most delicious dish yet
For a long time, eggplant was my white whale of summer produce. It was always delicious when I had it in restaurants, but I struggled to get the texture just right when cooking it at home. I suspect many others are in the same boat I was, and I’m here to tell you there’s hope.…
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Lost Recipes: George Washington Carver’s 1918 tips for using wild vegetables
These days, most people walking through a yard or wooded area wouldn’t look down at the greenery underfoot and think, “Hmm, that looks tasty.” But that might not have been the case more than a century ago. In 1918, the Montgomery Advertiser published a helpful guide to “wild vegetables” from George Washington Carver, the famed…
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When It Comes to Food and Politics, Kamala Harris Is Riffing on the Recipe
From giving turkey-roasting advice to making dosa with Mindy Kaling, Ms. Harris has leaned into cooking in a way no other candidate has. Only a handful of presidents have had a keen interest in cooking. Dwight Eisenhower popularized a method for grilling steaks directly on the coals. Jimmy Carter considered himself a good country cook.…
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When It Comes to Food and Politics, Kamala Harris Is Riffing on the Recipe
From giving turkey-roasting advice to making dosa with Mindy Kaling, Ms. Harris has leaned into cooking in a way no other candidate has. Only a handful of presidents have had a keen interest in cooking. Dwight Eisenhower popularized a method for grilling steaks directly on the coals. Jimmy Carter considered himself a good country cook.…
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Turnip Benefits and How to Cook with This Versatile Veggie
Turnips, like other root vegetables such as potatoes, parsnips, and carrots, boast a myriad of nutritional benefits and can be cooked in countless ways. They can be found in farmers’ markets and grocery stores throughout the year. But their flavor profile varies depending on when they’re harvested and how they are prepared. Here, we dive…
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The 11 Best Cooking Tips We Learned From Nigella Lawson
Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty Nigella Lawson is a beloved figure in the culinary world. She has enchanted audiences for decades with her approachable and indulgent cooking style. Known for her emphasis on the joy of food and the pleasure of cooking, Nigella has inspired countless home cooks to embrace the kitchen with enthusiasm…
