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How to Light Your Dessert On Fire Without Singeing Your Eyebrows
I Was Skeptical, But Tofu-Feta Is Actually a Good Stand-In For Feta-Feta
Mushroom Stock Does What Meat Stock Could Never
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Mushroom Stock Does What Meat Stock Could Never

Simple and streamlined, fast and flavorful, good hot or cold or frozen, and best enjoyed…pantsless?
This One Addition Makes French Toast Way More Flavorful
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This One Addition Makes French Toast Way More Flavorful

Jam in your French toast > jam on your French toast.
You Should Add Spices to Your Coffee Grounds
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You Should Add Spices to Your Coffee Grounds

This simple trick almost made me a morning person.
For Firmer, Chewier, More Absorbent Tofu, Freeze It
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For Firmer, Chewier, More Absorbent Tofu, Freeze It

“The freezer changed me.” —Your tofu
How to Make the Best Broth, According to an Expert
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How to Make the Best Broth, According to an Expert

Turns out there’s more to great broth than throwing a bunch of scraps into a pot.
Everything You Need to Know to Make Hot Pot At Home
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Everything You Need to Know to Make Hot Pot At Home

The method (and the madness) behind our favorite way communal, choose-your-own-adventure meal.
There Are Regular Croutons—And Then There Are Cheesy Croutons
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There Are Regular Croutons—And Then There Are Cheesy Croutons

I would do pro bono PR for these croutons.
Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder: What’s the Difference?
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Baking Soda vs. Baking Powder: What’s the Difference?

Keep messing up your baked goods? This article is for you.
Canned Soup Is Convenient—and, With a Little TLC, It Can Also Be Delicious
How to Make Kale Chips Like It’s 2014
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How to Make Kale Chips Like It’s 2014

The fastest way to eat an entire bunch of kale by yourself.
What Is Potlikker? For Starters, Powerful
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What Is Potlikker? For Starters, Powerful

Carla Hall’s favorite soul food staple makes for thick gravies, flavorful veggies, and rich stews.
After Years of Tinkering, I Finally Developed a Vegan Pho That Tastes Like Childhood
If You Find Fresh Bergamot, Don’t Go Home Without It
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If You Find Fresh Bergamot, Don’t Go Home Without It

Earl Grey lovers, this is for you.
The Best Oils for Cooking, Grilling, Baking, and Beyond
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The Best Oils for Cooking, Grilling, Baking, and Beyond

Plus, our test kitchen’s favorite brands.
For More Flavor and Less Gear, Make Your Steaming Rack Edible
13 Ways to Make Better Soups
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13 Ways to Make Better Soups

To make a robust and boldly flavored soup, you need to invest time and effort. Follow these recipes and tips, and the payoff will be huge.
Pani Puri is the Ultimate Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Meal
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Pani Puri is the Ultimate Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Meal

Endlessly customizable, always delicious.
Sad Winter Fruit Is Meant to Be Roasted
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Sad Winter Fruit Is Meant to Be Roasted

I don’t need pie dough or a cobbler topping when I’ve got Hot Fruit.
For Fried Chicken That Stays Crispy, Reach for Rice Flour
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For Fried Chicken That Stays Crispy, Reach for Rice Flour

I had to eat a lot of popcorn chicken, but I finally found the perfect dredge.
Thai Basil Simply Has No Substitute
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Thai Basil Simply Has No Substitute

Sweet basil just can't do it justice.
Making Caramel Corn Is Easier Than It Has Any Right To Be
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Making Caramel Corn Is Easier Than It Has Any Right To Be

It's caramel corn's world and I'm just living in it.
Shaken or Stirred? How to Mix Any Cocktail the Right Way
The Easiest Fried Cheese Sticks
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The Easiest Fried Cheese Sticks

Deep-fry Halloumi. That’s it. That’s the recipe.
My Minimalist Chili Crisp Is All About the Crisp
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My Minimalist Chili Crisp Is All About the Crisp

The crunchier the chili crisp, the closer to heaven.
I Have Unlocked the Secret to Perfect Ranch Dressing
My Lunar New Year Menu Brings a Taste of Taipei to My NYC Apartment
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My Lunar New Year Menu Brings a Taste of Taipei to My NYC Apartment

A mini menu festive enough to channel the spirit of the holiday, even thousands of miles from home.
Tofu Skin Is a Textural Delight of Rich Soybean-y Flavor
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Tofu Skin Is a Textural Delight of Rich Soybean-y Flavor

To know tofu skin is to love tofu skin.
Malfatti Is the Homemade Pasta for People With No Pasta-Making Skills
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Malfatti Is the Homemade Pasta for People With No Pasta-Making Skills

These little pillows of cheesy goodness are meant to be misshapen.
The Supremely Lazy-But-Resourceful Way to Make Crispy Rice
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The Supremely Lazy-But-Resourceful Way to Make Crispy Rice

On my table, it’s crispy rice or no rice at all.
How to Steam Anything You Want (No, You Don't Need a Basket)
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How to Steam Anything You Want (No, You Don't Need a Basket)

Once you learn the set-up, there's nothing you can't steam.
I Could—and I Will—Eat Silog for Every Meal of the Week
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I Could—and I Will—Eat Silog for Every Meal of the Week

Add whatever protein your little heart desires to the garlic fried rice and runny eggs.
To Clean the Grimiest Sheet Pans, Break Out Your Power Drill
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To Clean the Grimiest Sheet Pans, Break Out Your Power Drill

Attaching a brush head to a drill is my idea of a good time, HBU?
I'm Not A Carrot Fan But I Love Carrot Sambharo
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I'm Not A Carrot Fan But I Love Carrot Sambharo

The best thing to make with that huge bag of carrots in your crisper.
Floral Extracts are Powerful Tools, If Used Responsibly
My New Go-To Pancake Recipe
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My New Go-To Pancake Recipe

Is vegan, gluten-free, and refined sugar-free too? (I can’t believe I’m writing that.)
How to Debone Chicken Thighs for Skin-On Flavor and Shorter Cook Time
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How to Debone Chicken Thighs for Skin-On Flavor and Shorter Cook Time

Break out your kitchen shears—we're doing some (light) butchery.
Epis Is the Seasoning Base That Gives Haitian Food Its Oomph
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Epis Is the Seasoning Base That Gives Haitian Food Its Oomph

Haitians don’t skimp on flavor—or on epis.
Is It Really That Important to Rotate My Pans While Baking?
Your Freezer Isn’t Complete Without an XL Bag of Tteok
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Your Freezer Isn’t Complete Without an XL Bag of Tteok

Delightfully, incomparably chewy, Korean rice cakes deserve a permanent spot in your kitchen.
It May Be Mid-Winter (Oof), But This Brown Butter Glaze Tastes Like Spring
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It May Be Mid-Winter (Oof), But This Brown Butter Glaze Tastes Like Spring

Cover your pound cakes, your waffles, your oatmeal, your fruit!
I've Learned to Love Spaghetti Squash
No Nose Is Too Stuffed For This Spicy Ginger Tea
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No Nose Is Too Stuffed For This Spicy Ginger Tea

If you aren’t tearing up, it’s not spicy enough.
To Make Better Mushrooms, Squish 'Em
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To Make Better Mushrooms, Squish 'Em

Mushroom lovers, rejoice. Mushrooms skeptics, open your minds.
What Is a Roux and Why Do I Keep Messing Mine Up?
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What Is a Roux and Why Do I Keep Messing Mine Up?

Butter, flour, and a whole lotta whisking.
You Can’t Make Japanese Curry Without Japanese Curry Powder
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You Can’t Make Japanese Curry Without Japanese Curry Powder

A can of kare-ko deserves a place in your pantry.
The Long-Lasting, Vegan, 1-Ingredient, Keto-Friendly(?!) Whipped Cream
This Cozy Chicken Soup Is Getting Me Through Winter
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This Cozy Chicken Soup Is Getting Me Through Winter

Make it whenever you need a warm spot in the loooong cold.
What Is Almond Paste? (No, It’s Not Marzipan)
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What Is Almond Paste? (No, It’s Not Marzipan)

This might drive you nuts.