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How to Make the Ultimate Fluffy and Fragrant Biryani
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How to Make the Ultimate Fluffy and Fragrant Biryani

She’s got layers (of perfectly steamed rice, spiced eggplant, and fried onions).
Got Two Zip-Top Bags? You Can Make Ice Cream
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Got Two Zip-Top Bags? You Can Make Ice Cream

Babysitters and elementary school science teachers know.
What Is Eggnog?
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What Is Eggnog?

We’ve got our best noggins on the case.
Making Snack Mix is Easy. But Making Great Snack Mix? That's Art
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Making Snack Mix is Easy. But Making Great Snack Mix? That's Art

How to make snack mix that never gets boring.
How to Make Instant Mashed Potatoes Waaayyyy Better
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How to Make Instant Mashed Potatoes Waaayyyy Better

Say it with us: salt! fat! acid! heat!
Round Tarts Are Nice, But Rectangular Tarts Bring the Drama
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Round Tarts Are Nice, But Rectangular Tarts Bring the Drama

I use my rectangular tart pan twice a year. It's still worth it.
What Is Mochi? For Starters, Perfect
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What Is Mochi? For Starters, Perfect

Like chewy little clouds, these Japanese sweet rice cakes are all about texture.
Want Perfect Jalebi? Follow These 4 Tips
Mortadella Is the Cool Kid of the Deli Case
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Mortadella Is the Cool Kid of the Deli Case

Get to know everyone's favorite millennial pink deli meat.
This Oatmeal Tastes Like Creamy, Fragrant Chai
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This Oatmeal Tastes Like Creamy, Fragrant Chai

When your bowl of breakfast and your mug of tea join forces.
Jalapeños Are Good. Pickled Jalapeños Are VERY Good
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Jalapeños Are Good. Pickled Jalapeños Are VERY Good

Jalapeños for pickle people.
You Should Absolutely Be Adding Pickle Brine to Your Soup
This Tropical Cognac Punch Will Warm Even the Wintriest Holiday Parties
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This Tropical Cognac Punch Will Warm Even the Wintriest Holiday Parties

A complex and historic spirit, cognac is the ideal base for big-batch cocktails.
What Is Kewpie and Why Is It So Great?
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What Is Kewpie and Why Is It So Great?

When mayo is this umami—and comes in a squeeze bottle—you put it on everything.
Allspice Is the Berry—Yes, Berry—That Can Do It All
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Allspice Is the Berry—Yes, Berry—That Can Do It All

Enigmatic, warm, and versatile, allspice is a true triple threat.
The Perfect Cocktail Party Menu for Every Kind of Holiday Hang
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The Perfect Cocktail Party Menu for Every Kind of Holiday Hang

A low-key gathering. The day-after brunch. Family fun. Whatever you're up to this year, we've got drinks and snacks for that.
The Only Fry Batter You'll Ever Need
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The Only Fry Batter You'll Ever Need

This gets-crispy-stays-crispy batter is magic.
This Is the Best Oil for Frying
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This Is the Best Oil for Frying

You better not be wasting a fortune deep-frying in olive oil.
This 2-Ingredient Dressing Could Make a Cardboard Box Taste Good
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This 2-Ingredient Dressing Could Make a Cardboard Box Taste Good

Like a much, much, much easier version of ranch.
Every Piece Is an Edge Piece in This Roll-up Lasagna
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Every Piece Is an Edge Piece in This Roll-up Lasagna

This recipe is like that all-corners brownie pan, but for lasagna.
How to Cook With Lavender So Your Food Doesn’t Taste Like Soap
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How to Cook With Lavender So Your Food Doesn’t Taste Like Soap

PSA: Edible lavender is different from the stuff in your potpourri dish.
Why I’m Giving Up on Pie Dough and Opting For a Press-In Crust Instead
How to Cook Ham, the Handsome, Glazed Centerpiece on My Holiday Table
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How to Cook Ham, the Handsome, Glazed Centerpiece on My Holiday Table

At my party, it’s all about the pork.
The Crispiest Brussels Sprouts Are Made in an Air Fryer
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The Crispiest Brussels Sprouts Are Made in an Air Fryer

This Thanksgiving, save your oven for turkey and pie.
What Is Dal? There’s No Short or Simple Answer
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What Is Dal? There’s No Short or Simple Answer

No matter how much you know about dal, there’s also something new to learn.
When I'm All Out of Dinner Ideas, I Make One-Pot Rice and Greens
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When I'm All Out of Dinner Ideas, I Make One-Pot Rice and Greens

Starch plus vegetable equals endless opportunity.
What Is Pepperoni and How Do I Get The Best Stuff?
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What Is Pepperoni and How Do I Get The Best Stuff?

Alt. title: The potential of pepperoni.
How to Clean Shrimp
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How to Clean Shrimp

That poo (sorry!) has got to go.
How I’m Throwing a Truly Epic Friendsgiving
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How I’m Throwing a Truly Epic Friendsgiving

There will be no turkey and lots of dumplings.
Red, Itchy, Peeling Palms? Uh Oh, You've Got Squash Hands
How to Make Your Potatoes Crispy
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How to Make Your Potatoes Crispy

Give! the! people! what! they! want!
What Is A Potato, Anyway?
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What Is A Potato, Anyway?

Come on, we've all wondered it!
Al Dente Potatoes Are Delicious, And This Recipe Proves It
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Al Dente Potatoes Are Delicious, And This Recipe Proves It

This dish is reminiscent of salt and vinegar chips and tastes perfect with a bowl of rice.
The Reason I'm Breaking Up With Stuffing
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The Reason I'm Breaking Up With Stuffing

Rice pilaf is my new Thanksgiving side piece.
Anything Big Potatoes Can Do, Tiny Potatoes Can Do Better
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Anything Big Potatoes Can Do, Tiny Potatoes Can Do Better

Who ever said "small potatoes" is a bad thing, anyway?
The Fastest, Freshest Way to Transform a Can of Beans
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The Fastest, Freshest Way to Transform a Can of Beans

A simple, flexible marinade provides the rom-com-worthy makeover those cannelinis were waiting for.
How to Make Twice-Fried Plantains Without Actually Frying
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How to Make Twice-Fried Plantains Without Actually Frying

Just as delicious and nearly as crispy.
I Wouldn’t Have Survived the Past Four Months Without These Scones
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I Wouldn’t Have Survived the Past Four Months Without These Scones

I’m writing them into my last will and testament.
Bulgur Is the Whole Grain for Busy People
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Bulgur Is the Whole Grain for Busy People

Whole grains in a fraction of the time.
For Adorably Chubby, Perfectly Round Cookies, Break Out Your Muffin Tin
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For Adorably Chubby, Perfectly Round Cookies, Break Out Your Muffin Tin

Dorie Greenspan figured out the ticket to cookie bliss.
What’s Your Thanksgiving Side Dish Personality? Let Our Quiz Decide
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What’s Your Thanksgiving Side Dish Personality? Let Our Quiz Decide

From high-achieving chive rolls to people-pleasing gravy.
Radicchio Is Bitter and Gorgeous, If Only We Could All Be So Lucky
Weeknight Romance, Thy Name is Pork Chops
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Weeknight Romance, Thy Name is Pork Chops

One plate, two forks.
You Should Be Adding Sugar—Yes, Sugar!—to Your Meat
How to Cool Down Leftovers, Fast
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How to Cool Down Leftovers, Fast

Consider it the reverse ice bath.