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How to Build a Better Smoothie
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How to Build a Better Smoothie

You don’t need a recipe—just this golden ratio.
Are Gas Stoves Unsafe? Here's What to Know About the Gas vs. Induction Debate
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Are Gas Stoves Unsafe? Here's What to Know About the Gas vs. Induction Debate

Gas ranges are beloved in the US—but the US Consumer Food Safety Commission has recently raised concerns about their safety. 
Does Apple Cider Vinegar Go Bad?
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Does Apple Cider Vinegar Go Bad?

And what are those murky floaters in the bottle?
6 Tiny Pastas to Fill the Pastina-Shaped Hole in Your Heart
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6 Tiny Pastas to Fill the Pastina-Shaped Hole in Your Heart

Ronzoni's pastina has been discontinued—but there are lots of little pastas to know and love.
Homemade Paneer Is So Worth the Effort. Here’s How to Make It
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Homemade Paneer Is So Worth the Effort. Here’s How to Make It

Author Farokh Talati breaks down the process step by step.
Use Frozen Dumplings for This Dead Simple Weeknight Soup
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Use Frozen Dumplings for This Dead Simple Weeknight Soup

It’s brothy, comforting, and single-serve.
Via Carota’s Cookbook Is (Almost) as Magical as the Restaurant
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Via Carota’s Cookbook Is (Almost) as Magical as the Restaurant

And you don’t have to wait in line for two hours.
Queso Oaxaca Is the Ultimate Melting Cheese
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Queso Oaxaca Is the Ultimate Melting Cheese

Guaranteed ooey-gooey goodness in tacos, quesadillas, and more.
How Is Mezcal Made?
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How Is Mezcal Made?

From plant to production, let’s learn all about it.
What Is A2 Milk, Anyways?
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What Is A2 Milk, Anyways?

This milk is on the rise thanks to its tummy-friendly reputation.
The Best Dishes Bon Appétit Staffers Cooked in December 2022
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The Best Dishes Bon Appétit Staffers Cooked in December 2022

Like a crackly chocolate cake, and plenty of cookies.
Turn Stale Babka Into Crunchy, Cinnamon-y Breakfast Cereal
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Turn Stale Babka Into Crunchy, Cinnamon-y Breakfast Cereal

Let no crumb of babka go to waste.
How to Soften Butter—Quickly—According to a Pro Baker
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How to Soften Butter—Quickly—According to a Pro Baker

Three methods for when you need cookies, right now.
Trader Joe’s New Bacon-Stuffed Ravioli Is Worth Stashing In the Freezer
What’s the Difference Between Stock and Broth, Anyways?
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What’s the Difference Between Stock and Broth, Anyways?

And can you use them interchangeably in recipes?
Jarred Red Peppers Are the Holy Trifecta of Speedy, Smoky, and Sweet
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Jarred Red Peppers Are the Holy Trifecta of Speedy, Smoky, and Sweet

It’s a shortcut to toppings, sauces, braises, and more
All the New Year’s Eve Foods You Need for 2024
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All the New Year’s Eve Foods You Need for 2024

The best bites, sips, and sweets you’ll have all year.
This Crunchy, Pickle-y Salad Works With Any Sturdy Vegetable
Wilted Lettuce? Soak It in Hot—Yes, Hot—Water
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Wilted Lettuce? Soak It in Hot—Yes, Hot—Water

It also works for tender herbs and hardy greens.
It’s Not Just You, Lettuce Really Is More Expensive Than Ever
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It’s Not Just You, Lettuce Really Is More Expensive Than Ever

Thanks to inflation, yes, but also an insect-borne virus.
The Umami Blend I Reach for When My Dinner Tastes Meh
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The Umami Blend I Reach for When My Dinner Tastes Meh

It’ll wake up any sleepy dish, from burgers to pastas to soups.
I Need a Fun Dinner Party Menu That Won’t Keep Me in the Kitchen All Night
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I Need a Fun Dinner Party Menu That Won’t Keep Me in the Kitchen All Night

In this week’s podcast we help a caller host a party she can actually enjoy.
Why I Always (Always) Keep a Box of Gnocchi in My Pantry
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Why I Always (Always) Keep a Box of Gnocchi in My Pantry

A fuss-free, sheet-pan dinner is reliably within reach.
My Chocolate Is Covered in a White Coating. Can I Eat It?
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My Chocolate Is Covered in a White Coating. Can I Eat It?

This common candy defect is known as bloom.
Sorry but Pilk Is Really Good
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Sorry but Pilk Is Really Good

This drink is newly infamous thanks to a Lindsay Lohan Pepsi ad, but soda plus dairy has been around for ages.
Korean Corn Cheese Is Bubbly, Gooey, Delicious
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Korean Corn Cheese Is Bubbly, Gooey, Delicious

So good, it can save a bad date.
A Steamy Blind Taste Test of 7 Hot Chocolate Mixes
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A Steamy Blind Taste Test of 7 Hot Chocolate Mixes

Only one reminded us of skating rink hot chocolate.
What’s an Elaborate Baking Project I Can Make in a Teeny-Tiny Kitchen?
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What’s an Elaborate Baking Project I Can Make in a Teeny-Tiny Kitchen?

In this week’s podcast, host Chris Morocco recommends home bakers “think like a chef” to help navigate small spaces
This Simple Onion Pasta Is My New Go-To
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This Simple Onion Pasta Is My New Go-To

Think French onion soup but weeknight-friendly.
5 Must-Make Recipes From Claire Saffitz’s New Book
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5 Must-Make Recipes From Claire Saffitz’s New Book

Like a boozy tiramisù icebox cake.
If You’re Loudly Popping Champagne, You’re Doing It Wrong
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If You’re Loudly Popping Champagne, You’re Doing It Wrong

Here’s the method pro bartenders use instead.
Creamy Soup Is Possible, Without the Cream
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Creamy Soup Is Possible, Without the Cream

Or cheese, or milk, or half-and-half.
50,000+ Recipes From Bon Appétit and More, Right at Your Fingertips
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50,000+ Recipes From Bon Appétit and More, Right at Your Fingertips

Get unlimited access to recipes from BA—plus Epicurious, Gourmet, and our favorite cookbooks—in the new and improved Epicurious app.
What Does Our Food Editor Pour at a Holiday Party? Trader Joe’s Wine
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What Does Our Food Editor Pour at a Holiday Party? Trader Joe’s Wine

Shilpa Uskokovic’s dream dinner party menu is unapologetically inexpensive.
What Do I Serve Dinner Guests When Almost Everything Feels Off the Table?
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What Do I Serve Dinner Guests When Almost Everything Feels Off the Table?

In this week's podcast, Bon Appétit recommends a menu for a group that includes vegetarians, cilantro-haters, and people who can't eat nuts or alliums.
This Spice Blend Will Improve Any Baked Good (Especially Holiday Cookies)
What’s the Best Way to Reheat Leftover Pizza?
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What’s the Best Way to Reheat Leftover Pizza?

Chefs swear by a cast-iron skillet, TikTok suggests a waffle iron—we put four methods to the test.
Jacques Pépin's 5 Pro Tips for Home Cooking
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Jacques Pépin's 5 Pro Tips for Home Cooking

Lessons learned from an iconic 70-plus-year career (with iconic recipes included, of course).
The Best Dishes Bon Appétit Staffers Cooked in November 2022
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The Best Dishes Bon Appétit Staffers Cooked in November 2022

Thanksgiving classics, plus some tasty newbies.
The Only Yeast You Need to Buy Is Instant Yeast
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The Only Yeast You Need to Buy Is Instant Yeast

It’s what our food editor swears by.