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We’re here to help make mealtime more delicious, memorable, and achievable—with expert advice from our Test Kitchen, grocery store taste tests, curated recipe collections, reader-favorite columns like Feel-Good Food Plan and Fourth Trimester, and more.
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I Need a Valentine’s Day Date Plan
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Shilpa, and Kate debate whether to dine out or stay in.
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You Name a Booze, We’ll Give You a Braise
From bourbon-sloshed short ribs to cider-simmered pork chops.
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How Long Can Milk Sit Out of the Fridge?
Would you believe us if we said we’re asking for a friend?
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An Opinionated Ranking of Bacon Brands
Including Oscar Mayer, Smithfield, Whole Foods, and more
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You Deserve Better Than Out-of-Season Strawberries on Valentine’s Day
All the chocolate in the world can’t make them taste good.
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What Are Preserved Lemons and How Can I Put Them to Good Use?
Make the most of these salty, tangy, one-and-done flavor boosters.
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Your New Favorite No-Knead Bread
This lazy take on fougasse has a bouncy crumb and crackly crust.
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50 Dip Recipes That Are a Total Slam Dunk
Onion dip, clam dip, giardiniera dip, ranch dip, 7-layer dip—we could go on.
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The Best Online Spice Stores for Everything from Annatto Seed to Za’atar
Where you buy your spices is just as important as how you use them.
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I Need Help Cooking With a Tagine
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Leetal, and Ron guide Kaylee in how to cook with a tagine.
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Ina Garten Stores Her Knives Upside Down on Purpose
She says it keeps her blades sharp in the knife block. Here are our other favorite methods.
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31 Lemon Desserts to Make You Pucker Up, Buttercup
From tarts to bars to a lemon cream cloud sprinkled with graham cracker dust.
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The 10 Most Popular Recipes of January 2024
Like spinach-artichoke-dip pasta and sticky chocolate cake.
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41 Chicken Breast Recipes That Are (Actually) Full of Flavor
Boneless, skinless chicken breast doesn’t have to be dry and boring—at least not on our watch.
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French Onion Tart and More Recipes BA Staff Made This Week
Like Barbie-pink noodles and crispy gnocchi.
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Warm Chia Pudding Is My Coziest Winter Breakfast
This nourishing bowl of mush is more reliable than my malfunctioning radiator.
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61 Cheap Dinner Ideas That Do the Most With the Least
High standards on a dime? These inexpensive meals are for you.
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What to Buy (and Skip) at Trader Joe’s This Winter
We tried 23 products, like bulgogi, green mango, and an enormous croissant.
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What to Know About Heavy Metals in Baby Foods
Years of recalls and studies reveal elevated levels of toxic elements in certain food products marketed for kids.
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Your Pantry Needs Citric Acid
Once you get the hang of it, this tangy seasoning is as invaluable as salt and sugar.
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I Need Help Making Homemade Sausage
On this episode of “Dinner SOS,” Chris and Eli help Tobi find creative ways to use up a whole lot of moose meat.
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You Don’t Need a Baby Food Maker to Make Baby Food
Here’s how to do it with three tools you probably already own.
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59 Valentine’s Desserts to Make You Swoon
You’ll fall hard for our best Valentine’s Day desserts.
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23 Super Bowl Drinks for Watching (or Not Watching) the Game
Hydration is essential during sporting events.
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What Are Finger Limes?
Also known as nature’s caviar, this tropical fruit is filled with juicy pearls of citrus.
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I Need Tips for Making Homemade Pasta
On this episode of “Dinner SOS,” Chris and Shilpa help caller Eddie conquer his fear of making fresh pasta.
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39 Peanut Butter Recipes Even Better Than a Spoonful From the Jar
Tofu in peanut sauce, weeknight peanut butter noodles, coconut peanut mochi balls, and much more.
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An Opinionated Ranking of Canned Tuna Brands
Including Starkist, Bumblebee, Chicken of the Sea, and more.
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3 Types of Peppercorns You Should Always Have in Stock
And how to put them to good use, from pho to steak au poivre.
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53 Super Bowl Appetizers to Tackle This Year
From classic Super Bowl snacks (chicken wings, duh) to kimchi quesadillas and sesame-coconut shrimp.
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We Tried Every Magic Spoon Cereal
This new kid on the block is nothing like the cereals of yore.
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I Need Cozy Winter Recipes
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Kendra, and Jesse answer your questions about braising, roasting, warming spices, and stews.
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A Salad Spinner Is Good for More Than Salads
Here are five other ways to make it worth the cabinet space.
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The Soup I Ate for More Than 450 Days Straight
After giving birth to my daughter, miyeokguk was the brothy comfort I needed.
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47 Fennel Recipes for Shaving, Roasting, and Then Some
From raw slaws to cozy pastas, these dishes prove fennel’s prowess.
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37 Fancy-ish Dinner Party Ideas
Like make-ahead brisket, cheater’s paella, and a staff-favorite salmon.
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Baklava Sugar Cookies and More Recipes BA Staff Made This Week
Like shawarma-spiced carrots and pantry pasta.
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This Balsamic Reduction Takes Me to Italy in 15 Minutes
Drizzle it on lettuce, Parmesan, or vanilla ice cream.
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19 Baked Pasta Recipes for Golden, Gooey Comfort
Including our best baked ziti, sheet-pan lasagna, and feta pasta (you know the one).
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A Cheat Code for Shucking Oysters
A few minutes under a broiler means no hand injuries in the middle of your party.
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I Need a Holiday Menu for My Family's Dietary Restrictions
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Hana help caller Ruby cook a holiday feast that accommodates her family’s dietary restrictions.
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31 Homemade Candy Recipes for the Sweetest Gift Ever
Maybe it’s a gift to yourself. Lucky you.
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59 Healthy Breakfast Ideas That’ll Keep You From Hitting Snooze
Like fully loaded carrot muffins, blueberry-cocoa smoothies, and savory oatmeal with dashi.
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39 After-School Snacks for Kids (and Adults Too)
From peanut butter cereal treats, to tangy tomato popcorn.
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The Only Way I Roll Out Cookies as a Pro Baker
No more thwacking away at cold dough on your countertop.
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Which Orange Juice Is the Best? We Tried Tropicana, Florida’s Natural, Trader Joe’s, and More
For drinking straight or mixing mimosas, there’s one brand we want.
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The 20 Best Recipes of 2023
Our test kitchen develops hundreds of recipes each year. These were the most popular.
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I Need the Perfect Holiday Cookie
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Rachel, Kendra, and Inés each make the case for which cookie you should make this holiday season.
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19 Bourbon Cocktails for Starting Parties or Sipping Solo
From a sprightly Paper Plane to a warming hot toddy.
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A Restaurant Trick for Tender, Flaky Salmon Every Time
Water, salt, and 15 minutes are all you need.
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This Brisket Bourguignon Got Me Out of My Hosting Slump
It’s make-ahead, hands-off, and holiday-ready.
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37 Shrimp Recipes That’ll Go Over Big-Time
For quick weeknight meals and fancy friend group dinners alike, the answer is shrimp.