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How to Cut a Cantaloupe Without Making a Mess
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How to Cut a Cantaloupe Without Making a Mess

Juicy, cold cantaloupe season starts now.
These Smoky Tuna Tostadas Are Delightfully Easy (and Cheap)
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These Smoky Tuna Tostadas Are Delightfully Easy (and Cheap)

Made with tinned fish, they come together in mere minutes.
We Found the Best Store-Bought Breakfast Sausage
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We Found the Best Store-Bought Breakfast Sausage

After tasting 19 varieties of fresh and precooked links and patties, these are the ones we’d bring home.
Rice Is the Main Course at My ‘Survivor’ Watch Party
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Rice Is the Main Course at My ‘Survivor’ Watch Party

Plus a tribal council tablescape, castaway dress code, and a supersized dirt cup for dessert.
How to Clean Your Grill and Make Sure It’s Always Ready for Action
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How to Clean Your Grill and Make Sure It’s Always Ready for Action

No one would know more about this than a lifelong Texas pitmaster, so I talked to one.
5 Fast Meals Our Editors Make With Instant Noodles
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5 Fast Meals Our Editors Make With Instant Noodles

Like crispy okonomiyaki and sick day soup.
It’s Time for the Cupcake Comeback
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It’s Time for the Cupcake Comeback

After a years-long hiatus, we’re sharing three new recipes sure to wow adults and kids alike.
The Best New Products at Trader Joe’s This Spring
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The Best New Products at Trader Joe’s This Spring

Jambalaya, Greek chicken salad, salted caramel mochi, and beyond.
Birthday Bucatini and More Recipes We Made in April
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Birthday Bucatini and More Recipes We Made in April

Like ramp pesto (’tis the season!) and chicken pot pie.
The Fiber-Rich Salad I Actually Crave
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The Fiber-Rich Salad I Actually Crave

It hinges on two of my favorite pantry staples, lentils and barley.
How to Massage Kale for Better Salads
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How to Massage Kale for Better Salads

Massaging kale results in more tender, less bitter greens—but it isn’t always necessary.
How to Pick a Perfectly Ripe Cantaloupe
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How to Pick a Perfectly Ripe Cantaloupe

Choose a juicy, sweet melon every time.
Ham El-Waylly Thinks Bugles Deserve More Respect
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Ham El-Waylly Thinks Bugles Deserve More Respect

The restaurant chef's debut cookbook is filled with inventive snacks, weeknight winners, and joyful essays.
The Best Sweetened Condensed Milk for Your Pantry
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The Best Sweetened Condensed Milk for Your Pantry

One brand made coffee, ice cream, and more taste perfectly balanced.
How to Create the Perfect Stovetop Burger
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How to Create the Perfect Stovetop Burger

No grill? No problem. Beefy satisfaction awaits in our guide to cooking burgers indoors.
Chiffon Is the Secret to a Roll Cake That Doesn’t Crack
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Chiffon Is the Secret to a Roll Cake That Doesn’t Crack

Master this style of sponge and a whole new world of cakes opens up.
Can Raw Asparagus Be Delicious? Apparently Yes
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Can Raw Asparagus Be Delicious? Apparently Yes

This fibrous vegetable becomes tender and juicy after a little whacking.
Listen to BA Bake Club’s Podcast on Guinness Cake
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Listen to BA Bake Club’s Podcast on Guinness Cake

Jesse shares his frosting journey and acclaimed baker Helen Goh joins the chat.
Almond Extract Can Make or Break Your Dessert
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Almond Extract Can Make or Break Your Dessert

Just a few drops can transform a dish—and not always for the better.
Chef Gabriela Cámara’s Home Kitchen Is as Vibrant as Contramar’s Food
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Chef Gabriela Cámara’s Home Kitchen Is as Vibrant as Contramar’s Food

Check out her cookbook-filled shelves, favorite espresso machine, and go-to appliances for homemade salsa.
We’re Going to Stop Trying to Make ‘Allium’ Happen
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We’re Going to Stop Trying to Make ‘Allium’ Happen

You’ll find a lot of alliums, but not the word “allium,” in our new spring recipes.
7 Smart Ways Our Editors Use Up a Bag of Frozen Peas
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7 Smart Ways Our Editors Use Up a Bag of Frozen Peas

Like spring carbonara and samosa-dillas.
Diaspora Co. Teamed Up With Dozens of Farmers to Write a Cookbook
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Diaspora Co. Teamed Up With Dozens of Farmers to Write a Cookbook

Coauthors Sana Javeri Kadri and Asha Loupy traveled across India and Sri Lanka to preserve heirloom recipes.
The Best Greek Yogurt, According to Our Taste Test
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The Best Greek Yogurt, According to Our Taste Test

From mellow to tangy, here are Greek yogurts (and skyrs) that stood out.
How to Boil Eggs for Easy-to-Peel Results
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How to Boil Eggs for Easy-to-Peel Results

Bonus: They peel like a dream.
Chocolate–Olive Oil Cake and More Recipes We Made in March
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Chocolate–Olive Oil Cake and More Recipes We Made in March

Like smoky brown-butter pasta and hot honey–glazed salmon.
This Bone Broth Soup Is a Meal, Not a Cleanse
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This Bone Broth Soup Is a Meal, Not a Cleanse

Yes, bone broth is nutritious. No, it will not keep you full.
Mom’s Matzo Balls and More Recipes We’re Cooking for Passover
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Mom’s Matzo Balls and More Recipes We’re Cooking for Passover

Like shawarma-spiced carrots and sweet-and-sour meatballs.
What Are Ramps—and Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Them?
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What Are Ramps—and Why Is Everyone Obsessed With Them?

They won’t last long, so get ’em while you can.
10 Vibrant New Recipes to Lure You Out of Hibernation
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10 Vibrant New Recipes to Lure You Out of Hibernation

Make the first warm days of the year feel effortlessly delicious with a spring vegetable galette, an herby green frittata, and more.
Bake Pasta on a Sheet Pan for Maximum Crisp
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Bake Pasta on a Sheet Pan for Maximum Crisp

Every single bite has the just-right ratio of crunchy to creamy.
​​Our Spring Cookbook Potluck Was a Salad Fest
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​​Our Spring Cookbook Potluck Was a Salad Fest

There were also, somehow, three different banana cakes.
The Best New Cookbooks of Spring 2026
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The Best New Cookbooks of Spring 2026

Travel to Seoul, host a cake picnic, master the art of pizza, and more.
For Demi Lovato, Learning to Cook Meant Starting to Heal
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For Demi Lovato, Learning to Cook Meant Starting to Heal

The singer’s debut cookbook, One Plate at a Time, shares her journey to joy in the kitchen.
Wait, There’s More Than One Kind of Buttermilk?
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Wait, There’s More Than One Kind of Buttermilk?

Today’s buttermilk isn’t quite the same as its predecessor—and it could affect your baking.
Potato Chips Are My Chicest Party Trick
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Potato Chips Are My Chicest Party Trick

Here are five ways that I dress them up for guests.
WTF Is a Weeknight Recipe?
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WTF Is a Weeknight Recipe?

Our editors discuss slash debate.
A Revelatory Technique for Better Deviled Eggs
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A Revelatory Technique for Better Deviled Eggs

Blending yolks and whole boiled eggs yields an abundant, creamy filling.
The Tool I Gave to Everyone in the Test Kitchen
Slice Your Loaf Cake Before You Bake It
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Slice Your Loaf Cake Before You Bake It

This two-second trick encourages an even rise and domed top.