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My 100% Hypothetical Fantasy Cookout

There will be boozy lemonade. And pasta salad. And chicken wings. Oprah is invited. Welcome.
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Can You Fry with Olive Oil?

We've got thoughts.
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This Is the Summer You Start Making Homemade Salad Dressing

"But it's never as good as the bottled stuff," you say? We're here to help.
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This Free Ingredient Makes Almost Every Baked Good Better

You've probably got some in your fridge and don't even know it.
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I Have Feelings for These Crispy Potatoes, and I’m Fine with That

There’s walnut dressing and sour cream and room for our relationship to grow.
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How to Build a One-Skillet Meal Like It's Your Job

Fewer dishes, fewer problems, and fewer things to complain about. Sounds good to us.
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To Microplane Your Parm, or Not to Microplane Your Parm?

That is the question. And the answer is the difference between a great dish and a clumpy mess.
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Pesto-y Roasted Vegetables Make Rent Week Bearable

The dinner you need when your wallet is empty and your crisper is half-full.
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A Spring Cocktail You Need to Know: The Siesta

Grapefruit. Lime. Campari. Tequila. There’s no use easing into spring. It’s here now.
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What Is the Difference Between a Calzone and a Stromboli?

Both are made with pizza dough and stuffed with cheese, but you'd be a fool to call them the same.
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This Is the Best Jarred Pasta Sauce There Ever Was

The best jarred pasta sauce is flavorful, balanced, simple, and something we'd proud to make ourselves.
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I'm Not Even Vegan and I Love This Vegan Cashew Cream

I was suspicious of this vegan cashew situation. Turned out I was wrong.
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Stop Leaving the Brie Rind Behind, You Monster

An open letter to anyone who hollows out the wedge of brie, ignoring the completely edible rind.
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What Is Processed Cheese, and Should We Eat It?

When it comes to cheese, is "processed" a dirty word? Or just a really melty one?
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Escarole is Hands-Down Our Favorite Green for Soups

You've heard the name before, but what do you really know about escarole? Do we trust that guy?
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What Are Dates, and Why Are They So Awesome?

Date night means something completely different when we're talking fruit.
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How to Make Croutons and Put Them on EVERYTHING

You can make the best part of any salad at home. Croutons, we're coming for you.
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This Crispy-Skin Salmon Method Never Fails and Makes Me Feel Fancy AF

The best part? It works on pretty much any fish.
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Crispy Chickpeas Are My Goes-On-Everything Dinner MVP

These simple crispy chickpeas are here to improve whatever you're making for dinner.
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A Definitive Ranking of Grocery Store Cucumbers

Yes, there are different kinds of cucumbers, and yes, some are better than others.