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This 2-Ingredient Chocolate Sauce Will Make You Feel Like Willy Wonka

Did we mention that it comes together in less than 5 minutes? You're welcome.
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PSA: Most Heavy Cream Lasts a Lot Longer Than You Think

Stop throwing it away, people!
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So, What Is Sous Vide, Anyway?

Here's how it works, and why it's not just for contestants on Top Chef.
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Is Toasting Nuts at Home Worth It?

You can buy toasted nuts at the store, so why would anyone buy the raw ones and do it themselves? Allow us to explain.
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Endive Is a Chip and a Salad Green at the Same Damn Time

What can't this mellow, irresistibly crunchy veggie do?
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Castelvetrano Olives Are the Best Olives, Hands Down

Olive haters, prepare to be converted.
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All the Types of Feta Cheese You Should Be Eating

That's right: There's more than one.
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You're Probably Marinating Your Meat for Too Long

More time does not equal more flavor.
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This Is the Only Difference Between Greek Yogurt and Regular Yogurt

They're basically exactly the same, except for this one important difference.
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Your 2018 Super Bowl Menu: Chili, Cornbread, and Hot Honey Butter

And for dessert? Super fudgy brownies.
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This 5-Minute Olive Sauce Belongs on Whatever You're Making for Dinner Tonight

It's awesome on fish—but we've thrown it on chicken, rice, crackers, straight from the spoon...
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Do Bay Leaves Actually Taste Like Anything?

Let's put this whole bay leaf controversy to bed once and for all.
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You Should Never, Ever Cook Baby Spinach. Trust Us.

Baby spinach gets gross when you cook it. Here's what you should do instead.
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All the Types of Lentils (and What the Hell to Do with Them)

Brown. Red. Black. French. With so many types of lentils to choose from, you need to know what each one is good for.
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These Crispy Chicken Thighs Are the Only Way to Start the Year

Chicken thighs, with garlic-honey, are here for the first Rent Week of the year. Breathe. You're in a space now.
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All the Different Types of Paprika and How to Use Them

There are different types of paprika. Hungarian. Spanish. Smoked. Sweet. Here's how to get down in paprika town.
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I Ate at 16 of the Best Philly Cheesesteak Spots in 12 Hours

I picked a winner, and yes, I felt terrible.
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What's the Deal with "Massaging" Kale?

Sounds kind of creepy, non?