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The 10 Staples to Always Keep in Your Pantry

With these ingredients, you're ready for anything.
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This Formula Gives You a Perfect Quinoa Salad, Every Time

The four things every good grain salad needs to thrive.
Cooking

The Best Way to Chop Broccoli For Salad

An easy guide to getting the most out of your broccoli.
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How to Make Special Sauce, a Perfect Condiment

The special thing about special sauce is that it's pretty damn easy to make.
Culture

I've Had a Lot of Vanilla Ice Cream In My Day, But This One's My Favorite

It took a while to find the best vanilla ice cream, but hey, good things take time, right?
Cooking

Pasta Water is Liquid Gold, Here's How to Use It

You need the water left in your pasta pot. Ditch the colander and use these tools instead.
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How Get Those Damn Seeds Out of Your Tomatoes

Nobody likes seedy, watery tomatoes. Here's how to concentrate their flavor.
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Please Give the Potato Masher the Love It Deserves

The potato masher might be the most under-utilized tool in your kitchen.
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Panko Is the Best Thing to Buy at the Grocery Store

Panko breadcrumbs are little, crispy, airy, Japanese, miracles. And you can buy them just about anywhere.
Cooking

What Does Cutting Against the Grain Really Mean?

Yeah, it matters how you slice your meat. Don't worry though, figuring it out is easy.
Culture

What Happens When You Have a Fashion Show in a Japanese Restaurant

This gives us hope for the future of fashion.
Cooking

These 2-Ingredient Cashews Are the Best Bar Snack

A bar snack that you can make in five minutes, with only two ingredients. Magic.
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A Date Night Recipe for the Rent Week Struggle

A date night recipe doesn't have to be steak or lobster. It can be affordable, and delicious.
New York

These Are the 5 Best Burgers in New York City. Full Stop.

What makes the best burger in NYC? The patty. The bun. The pickles. The cheese. It all matters.
New York

The Best Brewery and Beer Bar in New York City

There will be beer. And then there will be pizza.
Culture

20 Common Grilling Mistakes You Won't Ever Make Again

You better not be grilling with just one heat. And remember to hydrate.
Culture

Why You Should Really Be Cooking with Anaheim Peppers

This mild pepper adds major flavor without melting your face off.
Culture

People Wait All Year for This Beer

Every year, the day after Thanksgiving means beer lovers are waiting in line for these limited edition stouts. Here's why.
Culture

It's Time to Start Drinking Jager Again (No, Seriously)

Don't reach for the Jager Bomb. Try using Jager like an amaro instead.