
Alex Delany
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The (Affordable!) Platters, Bowls, and Utensils You Need to Host a Proper Dinner Party
Because food served from a proper platter just tastes better.
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Turn This Lemony Rent Week Pasta with Leeks and Chile Flakes All the Way Up
The ingredient list is simple. But the pasta is loud.
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If You Care About Thanksgiving Leftovers, You Need to Make an Extra Turkey Breast
Your dry, already-sliced bird is going to make a terrible sandwich. Follow us if you want the good stuff.
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PSA: Don't Serve Turkey at Your Friendsgiving
When it comes to serving up poultry to the crew on Thanksgiving, turkey is not the move.
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I Finally Got a Cast-Iron Pan, and It's Everything It's Cracked Up to Be
That's right: I didn't have a cast-iron pan for the longest time. And yes, my life is better now.
Lifestyle
How I Turned Sunday Nights into Something to Look Forward To
The end of the weekend feels a little less dire when you have a bottle of something delicious waiting for you.
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A Rent Week Lentil Soup Recipe to Improve Your Home Decor
Lentil soup is a Rent Week classic, especially when it's cold outside...and you have to buy a credenza.
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How to Make Meatballs That Are Tender, Juicy, and Delicious Every Time
These five tips will make your meatballs better, no matter what kind you're making.
Culture
How to Actually Eat on Public Transit, You Animal
Don't be the person eating soup on the subway or tuna salad on a flight. There’s a proper way to travel.
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Is Soaking Dried Beans Overnight Really Necessary?
That's a long time to wait if you need your bean fix now. But you've got options.
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What Does Caramelized Mean, Anyway?
Caramelization isn't only for onions. Get to know our favorite flavor-building maneuver.
Culture
Americans Have Been Doing Cider Wrong Forever, and It's Time to Change
More akin to natural wine than beer, the new crop of naturally fermented hard ciders are pleasantly funky and never too sweet.
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The Best Full English Breakfast Is the One You'll Make at Home
It seems like a lot to cook, and that's because it is. Embrace it.
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These Rent Week Rice Noodles with Crispy Pork Make Me Feel Alive
My checking account is looking bleak, but my bowl of spicy rice noodles is not.
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Here’s the Carbonated Coffee Drink Your Morning Actually Needs
The Spritzy Americano is not a coffee tonic, thank you very much.
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Stop Throwing Out Your Broccoli Stems! They're Delicious!
They're tasty and under-appreciated. You just have to know how to cook with them.
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How to Make a Vinaigrette Yourself (and Ditch the Bottled Stuff for Good)
Homemade salad dressing is the easiest way to improve your salads and impress your guests. Here's how.
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How to Boil Corn So It’s Juicy and Sweet
When corn is in season, you want to preserve its natural sugars and pleasing pop. Here’s how.