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For the Sake of Baristas and Bartenders Everywhere, Don’t Dump Sugar Into Your Cold Drinks
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For the Sake of Baristas and Bartenders Everywhere, Don’t Dump Sugar Into Your Cold Drinks

Simple syrup is the smartest way to sweeten any cold drink.
For Better Steaming and Roasting, Just Add Water
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For Better Steaming and Roasting, Just Add Water

Drier isn’t always better.
Is It Ever Appropriate to Rinse Pasta or Noodles?
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Is It Ever Appropriate to Rinse Pasta or Noodles?

Hint: If the answer were “no,” we wouldn’t have this whole article!
Should Your Cooking Water Really Taste Like the Sea?
What's the Difference Between Steaming, Boiling, Blanching, and Poaching?
Capers Are Good. Fried Capers Are Better
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Capers Are Good. Fried Capers Are Better

It follows the logic that most things improve upon being fried.
Patatas Revolconas Are Garlicky, Porky Potatoes
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Patatas Revolconas Are Garlicky, Porky Potatoes

Some of Spain's signature flavors, wrapped up in one super-comforting dish.
Eggs Are Temperamental And Must Be Tempered
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Eggs Are Temperamental And Must Be Tempered

Unless you want bits of scrambled egg in your ice cream or soup?
Borani Kadoo Is the Perfect Combo of Sweet Squash and Garlicky Yogurt
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Borani Kadoo Is the Perfect Combo of Sweet Squash and Garlicky Yogurt

Borani is your template for making any cooked vegetable much more delicious.
Spinach Namul Is How I Eat A Whole Bunch of Greens in One Sitting
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Spinach Namul Is How I Eat A Whole Bunch of Greens in One Sitting

Nearly any vegetable can benefit from this classic Korean treatment.
Ginger-Garlic Paste Is the Ultimate Base-Marinade-Batter-Rub
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Ginger-Garlic Paste Is the Ultimate Base-Marinade-Batter-Rub

Chef Meherwan Irani on the two-ingredient mixture that makes almost everything taste better.
Mamajuana Is a Low-Effort Cocktail Project That Pays Off Big Time
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Mamajuana Is a Low-Effort Cocktail Project That Pays Off Big Time

Assemble this traditional, spicy-sweet Dominican bottle-infused cocktail once. Drink it all year long.
If You Buy Food in Bulk, You Need Storage Containers to Match
100 Lunch Ideas on What the Heck to Pack for Work
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100 Lunch Ideas on What the Heck to Pack for Work

Are you in a lunch rut? We can help you out.
My Version of Meal Prep is Making Big-Batch Martinis
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My Version of Meal Prep is Making Big-Batch Martinis

A big-batch drink is way more fun than a dozen hard-boiled eggs.
How to Store Butter At Room Temperature
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How to Store Butter At Room Temperature

No special container required.
Should You Keep Flour in the Fridge?
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Should You Keep Flour in the Fridge?

How to protect your precious flour.
How to Make Fresh Ricotta So You'll Never Be Far From Cheese
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How to Make Fresh Ricotta So You'll Never Be Far From Cheese

Forget “love”: All you need is milk, acid, and salt.
Working From Home Means I Can Finally Eat Messy Toast for Lunch
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Working From Home Means I Can Finally Eat Messy Toast for Lunch

The second my webcam turns off, I’m piling on the toppings—and ignoring the mess.
These 7 Sandwiches Will Save You From Your Lunch Rut
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These 7 Sandwiches Will Save You From Your Lunch Rut

A few of our favorite home cooks, authors, and chefs share their go-to sandwich combos for busy weekdays.
When Lunch Feels Too Hard, Make Peanut Butter Noodles
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When Lunch Feels Too Hard, Make Peanut Butter Noodles

Hearty, delicious, and satisfying, these throw-together noodles won’t feel like you’ve given up—even if you already have.
These Oniony, Meat-Filled Dumplings Are My Bubbe's Greatest Culinary Legacy
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These Oniony, Meat-Filled Dumplings Are My Bubbe's Greatest Culinary Legacy

Simmer kreplach in broth or crisp them and serve with mustard.
If You Love Reese’s, You’ll Go Wild For Buckeyes
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If You Love Reese’s, You’ll Go Wild For Buckeyes

They also make a great “I-definitely-did-NOT-forget-Valentine’s-Day” gift.
When You See Five-Spice Doufu Gan, Grab It!
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When You See Five-Spice Doufu Gan, Grab It!

With this flavor-packed braised tofu in the fridge, you’re moments away from a meal.
For Lightning-Fast, No-Planning-Ahead Tofu, Grate It
Two-Ingredient Chewy, Stretchy, Go-Anywhere Dumplings
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Two-Ingredient Chewy, Stretchy, Go-Anywhere Dumplings

The satisfying chew of mochi + tofu’s soft quiver.
This Is a Silken Tofu Appreciation Article
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This Is a Silken Tofu Appreciation Article

Five very good reasons to always keep silken tofu around.
Silken Tofu Lavished With Toppings Is My Ideal Meal
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Silken Tofu Lavished With Toppings Is My Ideal Meal

Hiyayakko is joyful, decadent, endlessly customizable, and no-cook too.
This Freestyle Nachos Recipe Is My Winning Lunch Strategy
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This Freestyle Nachos Recipe Is My Winning Lunch Strategy

A kid-friendly route to eating vegetables.
How to Make Crispy Tofu in 5 Steps
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How to Make Crispy Tofu in 5 Steps

Just because it comes packed in water doesn’t mean you can’t get it golden brown.
There Are So Many Types of Tofu: Which Should You Use?
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There Are So Many Types of Tofu: Which Should You Use?

Tofu can be bamboozling to buy. Here's what you need to know.
Sushi Bake Is the Lockdown Trend I’ll Never Stop Making
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Sushi Bake Is the Lockdown Trend I’ll Never Stop Making

Good for dinner at home now, great for (eventual) potlucks in the future.
Turn Your Confounding Produce Into Gorgeous Georgian Pkhali
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Turn Your Confounding Produce Into Gorgeous Georgian Pkhali

Some people think of them as vegetable pâtés or dips; I think of them as smearable salads.
For Nutty, Toasty Grains That Don’t Clump or Glom, Toast Them First
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For Nutty, Toasty Grains That Don’t Clump or Glom, Toast Them First

This one little step yields big improvements.
This Tangy Stir-Fry is the Fastest Way To Turn a Head of Cabbage into Dinner
The Best Oven Mitts Are Actually Gloves
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The Best Oven Mitts Are Actually Gloves

The Ove Glove may sound silly, but it really works.
I Make a LOT of Granola and This Is By Far My Favorite
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I Make a LOT of Granola and This Is By Far My Favorite

This recipe is proof that granola doesn’t need 1 million ingredients to be delicious.
Porotos Con Riendas Is the Stew to End All Stews
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Porotos Con Riendas Is the Stew to End All Stews

This beloved Chilean dish has squash, spaghetti, and beans—what more do you want?
When You Have A Glut of Vegetables and No Ideas, Make Polpette
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When You Have A Glut of Vegetables and No Ideas, Make Polpette

These Italian vegetable fritters can be made from any kind of vegetable and baked, shallow-fried, or deep-fried.
Chef Maricela Vega Shows Us How to Love Eating Plants in the Winter
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Chef Maricela Vega Shows Us How to Love Eating Plants in the Winter

The secret to creating delicious, filling vegan meals in the middle of February? Do like the ancestors did—work with what you got
Honestly, What Can’t Tamarind Do?
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Honestly, What Can’t Tamarind Do?

This sweet-sour Indian pantry staple makes everything better.
If You’ve Failed at Cooking Rice on the Stove, Try Your Oven
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If You’ve Failed at Cooking Rice on the Stove, Try Your Oven

The hands-off, no-stress route to fluffy grains. 
This $6 Skimmer is the MVP of My Utensil Crock
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This $6 Skimmer is the MVP of My Utensil Crock

Forget fine jewelry—I want fine mesh instead.
How to Make Vegan Creamed Anything
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How to Make Vegan Creamed Anything

Nooch to the rescue.
This Almost-Instant Lox Is Ready in One Hour (!)
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This Almost-Instant Lox Is Ready in One Hour (!)

The fastest route to making salty, fatty, cured salmon at home.