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Sheet Pan Chicken Meatballs and More Recipes We Made in January
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Sheet Pan Chicken Meatballs and More Recipes We Made in January

Like gochujang-butter-braised tofu and grated shortbread.
How I Cut 3 Hours Off My Dad’s Bolognese
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How I Cut 3 Hours Off My Dad’s Bolognese

Making Italian American classics my own means taking shortcuts wherever I can.
How to Poach Chicken Breasts You’ll Actually Love
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How to Poach Chicken Breasts You’ll Actually Love

One easy technique, endless applications.
For These Italian Desserts, More Is More
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For These Italian Desserts, More Is More

A giant baba au rhum, jiggly tiramisu panna cotta, and more at-home riffs on Italian bakery classics.
An Old-School Italian Dessert That Always Impresses
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An Old-School Italian Dessert That Always Impresses

Zabaglione seems fancy, but actually comes together in 15 minutes.
A Forgiving Dinner That’ll Get You Back Into Cooking
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A Forgiving Dinner That’ll Get You Back Into Cooking

Whether you're bouncing back from a big life change or simply have the dinner doldrums, this farrotto is just the thing.
Listen to Our Latest Bake Club Podcast, All About Pavlova
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Listen to Our Latest Bake Club Podcast, All About Pavlova

Shilpa and Jesse talk about this festive winter bake, plus chat with award-winning author Nicola Lamb.
A Taste Test to Find the Best Canned Chickpeas
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A Taste Test to Find the Best Canned Chickpeas

Out of 10 widely available options, these are our top garbanzo beans.
5 Cheap Meals Our Editors Make With Canned Tuna
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5 Cheap Meals Our Editors Make With Canned Tuna

Like tuna spaghetti, furikake rice bowls, and a potato chip sandwich.
A Wallet-Friendly Pasta for Any Weeknight
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A Wallet-Friendly Pasta for Any Weeknight

January’s Feel-Good Food Plan is here to banish the post-holiday budget blues with a veggie-packed dinner.
5 Cookbooks That Changed the Way We Cooked in 2025
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5 Cookbooks That Changed the Way We Cooked in 2025

These recipes brought eye-opening moments and techniques to the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen.
Crispy Quesadillas and More Recipes We Made in December
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Crispy Quesadillas and More Recipes We Made in December

Like a festive red cabbage salad and mini frittatas.
What Our Editors Bring to a Cookie Swap
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What Our Editors Bring to a Cookie Swap

Like tea-speckled shortbread and brown butter toffee chocolate chippers.
The Best Trader Joe’s Foods of 2025
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The Best Trader Joe’s Foods of 2025

Tropical smoothie kits, mortadella (finally), matcha lemonade, and more.
Fondue for Dinner? Just Add Beans
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Fondue for Dinner? Just Add Beans

You don’t need any special equipment to make this gooey molten dish.
The Cinnamon Roll You’ve Got to Make Right Now
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The Cinnamon Roll You’ve Got to Make Right Now

Bake Club is back with a giant cinnamon roll recipe that is sure to be a crowd-pleaser at all your holiday parties.
6 Winning Meals Our Editors Make With Rotisserie Chicken
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6 Winning Meals Our Editors Make With Rotisserie Chicken

Like speedy lunch tacos, a halal cart dinner salad, and Vietnamese-inspired wraps.
Our Favorite New Cookbooks of 2025
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Our Favorite New Cookbooks of 2025

According to editors, cookbook authors, and chefs.
The 3 Best Chocolate Cake Mixes You Can Buy at the Store
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The 3 Best Chocolate Cake Mixes You Can Buy at the Store

We tested every mix from Betty Crocker, Duncan Hines, Dolly Parton, and more to determine which box is worthy of your birthday.
Our Editor in Chief’s Energizing Winter Meal
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Our Editor in Chief’s Energizing Winter Meal

December’s Feel-Good Food Plan is here to sustain you through the season, whether you’re flying around the skating rink or doing laps in the mall.
Rich, Fudgy, Near-Instant Chocolate Mug Cake
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Rich, Fudgy, Near-Instant Chocolate Mug Cake

This 5-minute, egg-free dessert is truly pantry-friendly.
6 Cookies to Transport You Home for the Holidays
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6 Cookies to Transport You Home for the Holidays

A minty twist on classic Black-and-White cookies, hot chocolate-inspired cookies swirled with marshmallow creme, and more.
Inside the Home Kitchen of the Chef-Somm Duo Behind Miami’s Tâm Tâm
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Inside the Home Kitchen of the Chef-Somm Duo Behind Miami’s Tâm Tâm

Tam Pham and Harrison Ramhofer invite us into their newly rennovated space.
The Best Mashed Potatoes Are Made With Russets
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The Best Mashed Potatoes Are Made With Russets

Before you reach for the Yukon Golds, hear us out.
Curried Lentil Soup and More Recipes We Made in November
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Curried Lentil Soup and More Recipes We Made in November

Like crispy tofu with peanut sauce and samosa-dillas.
Our New Favorite Cookie Recipe Just Happens to be Vegan
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Our New Favorite Cookie Recipe Just Happens to be Vegan

An accidentally-on-purpose discovery for America’s favorite cookie.
The Secret to the Best Refried Beans? Peruvian Mayocobas
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The Secret to the Best Refried Beans? Peruvian Mayocobas

Also known as canary beans, these thin-skinned Peruvian beans work wonders in Mexican cooking—and are well worth the effort to cook from dry.
6 Easy Dishes Our Editors Make With Frozen Puff Pastry
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6 Easy Dishes Our Editors Make With Frozen Puff Pastry

Like party samosas, a jammy Brie galette, and turkey pot pie.
The Easy Apple Cake That Builds Community
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The Easy Apple Cake That Builds Community

Just in time for the holidays, November’s Feel-Good Food Plan delivers the simple bake you’ll share all season long.
I Avoided Cooking Thanksgiving Turkey for a Decade. This Year I Caved.
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I Avoided Cooking Thanksgiving Turkey for a Decade. This Year I Caved.

It was the final culinary mountain I’d never climbed.
A Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving Menu
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A Budget-Friendly Thanksgiving Menu

A celebratory, flavor-packed meal that feels anything but belt-tightening.
A Satisfying Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu
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A Satisfying Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menu

A luxe mushroom stew takes center stage, alongside classic flavors from plant-based sides.
A Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Menu
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A Turkey-Free Thanksgiving Menu

The best bird for your feast is actually a chicken.
A Festive Thanksgiving Menu for Four People
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A Festive Thanksgiving Menu for Four People

This scaled-back approach means you’re able to focus your attention on dishes that truly bring you joy.
A Classic Thanksgiving Menu
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A Classic Thanksgiving Menu

The dishes you wait all year for.
One-Pot Chicken and Rice and More Recipes We Made in October
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One-Pot Chicken and Rice and More Recipes We Made in October

Like vegetarian enchiladas and lemon cake with fruit.
The Best and Worst of Trader Joe’s Fall 2025 Lineup
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The Best and Worst of Trader Joe’s Fall 2025 Lineup

Lots of cheese, funnel cake fries, and a lawsuit.
Inside the Home Kitchen of Two of Philly’s Busiest Chefs
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Inside the Home Kitchen of Two of Philly’s Busiest Chefs

Chefs and new parents Amanda Shulman and Alex Kemp on their kitchen built for three.