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Oxtail and Red Wine Stew So Luxurious, You'll (Almost) Want to Bathe in It

Herby Panko and horseradish beet relish toppings make this super savory stew a star.
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This Crispy Roasted Broccoli Recipe Is Your New Guide to Roasting Veggies

School’s in session, no mushy broccoli allowed.
Culture

Send the Group Text Now, Because Large-Format Tiki Cocktails Are Back

You know what they say: Go big or go home.
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Nimblefish in Portland, OR Is the No. 6 Best New Restaurant in America 2018

Impeccably sourced fish, perfectly seasoned rice, and relentless attention to detail define every bite at this transcendent sushi bar.
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Why This Chicken Cobb Has Me Dancing In My Kitchen

The bacon dressing might have something to do with it.
Culture

I Drank Wellness Shots for a Week and It Was a WILD RIDE

Icarus flew too close to the sun; I had too many juice shots.
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This Frozen Margarita Pie Is Full of Tequila and Just As Incredible As It Sounds

It's tart and creamy and boozy and exactly what you need when it's stupid hot outside.
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I Won’t Apologize for Daydreaming About This Crispy Pork Cutlet

This new recipe satisfies every crunchy-salty-vinegary craving I have around dinnertime.
Culture

This Queer Cooking Show Reinvigorated My Pride in Home Cooking

Some people have Pinterest, I have this indie show about LGBTQ+ home cooks.
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These Extra-Corny Cornbread Muffins Are No Joke

A new recipe you can make for breakfast, slathered with honey butter, or as an all-purpose barbecue side.
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This Creamy One-Pot Pasta Is Like a Great Dinner Party in a Bowl

It might not seem like all the elements are going to get along, but then they do, and it's magical.
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This Veggie-Packed Steak Stir-Fry Recipe Keeps Weeknights Crispy

Big flavor, big texture, and it's ready in a flash.