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Umami, Salty, and Rich, Douchi Does It All
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Umami, Salty, and Rich, Douchi Does It All

When a dish needs a wake up call, I reach for fermented black soybeans.
A Jelly Roll Pan is Not Only for Jelly Roll Cakes
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A Jelly Roll Pan is Not Only for Jelly Roll Cakes

The Goldilocks of sheet pans.
Plátanos Maduros Horneados Are Caramelized Plantains Without the Frying
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Plátanos Maduros Horneados Are Caramelized Plantains Without the Frying

The hands-off route to caramelized goodness.
I’m Baking E-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g on This Pizza Stone
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I’m Baking E-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g on This Pizza Stone

Galettes! Vegetables! A whole dang fish!
A Preferment Is Your Ticket to Baking Better Bread
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A Preferment Is Your Ticket to Baking Better Bread

A little yeast goes a looong way.
I Never Buy Packaged Produce Unless It’s Butternut Squash
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I Never Buy Packaged Produce Unless It’s Butternut Squash

It's called giving myself a break.
How to Make Your Own Ghee And 3 Ways to Use It
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How to Make Your Own Ghee And 3 Ways to Use It

Anything you can do with butter, you can probably do better with ghee.
I Am Passionate About Snack Boards, And These Are My Rules
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I Am Passionate About Snack Boards, And These Are My Rules

All you need is a little bit of everything.
How to Stretch Your Greens So They Last All Week Long
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How to Stretch Your Greens So They Last All Week Long

Don’t lose your whole bunch of kale to one night’s sauté.
There’s Nothing Quite Like the Musky, Sour Aroma of a Dried Lime
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There’s Nothing Quite Like the Musky, Sour Aroma of a Dried Lime

Smoky, sultry, and without substitute.
Once You Nail the Spice Ratio, Pulao is Foolproof
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Once You Nail the Spice Ratio, Pulao is Foolproof

My mom was right—pulao just takes practice.
I Figured Out How to Make the Creamiest Oat Milk at Home
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I Figured Out How to Make the Creamiest Oat Milk at Home

Yes, you may call me the Queen of Alt Milk.
I Make Vietnamese Egg Coffee When I Want Caffeine and Dessert at the Same Time
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I Make Vietnamese Egg Coffee When I Want Caffeine and Dessert at the Same Time

Topped with egg yolks whipped with sweetened condensed milk, it tastes almost like coffee meringue.
Zhajiangmian Is the Perfect Combination of Salty, Sweet, and Savory
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Zhajiangmian Is the Perfect Combination of Salty, Sweet, and Savory

Two aged sauces + high heat + oil = magic.
I Wouldn’t Have Dreamt of Making My Own Korma—Until I Figured Out This Shortcut
If You Have a Semi-Full Fridge and Some Flatbread, You’ve Got Dinner
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If You Have a Semi-Full Fridge and Some Flatbread, You’ve Got Dinner

Thousands of flatbreads. Endless ways to top them. Here we go!
Making Your Own Cream Cheese Is As Easy As Boil, Strain, Wait
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Making Your Own Cream Cheese Is As Easy As Boil, Strain, Wait

Learn to DIY and you'll never run out.
The Summer Drink I’m Bringing Into Fall
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The Summer Drink I’m Bringing Into Fall

Bonus: You can make it while you sleep.
When I Have More Cheese Than I Know What to Do With, I Make Fromage Fort
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When I Have More Cheese Than I Know What to Do With, I Make Fromage Fort

Cheese, butter, wine—name a more iconic trio.
12 Things to Do With a Case of Canned Tuna (A CASE!)
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12 Things to Do With a Case of Canned Tuna (A CASE!)

One can only handle so much tuna salad.
Name a Better Time to Make (Quick!) Pickles at Home
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Name a Better Time to Make (Quick!) Pickles at Home

Here’s everything you need to know.
Velveting Is the Chinese Technique That Takes Stir-Fries to the Next Level
Make Yourself an Elaborate Sandwich
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Make Yourself an Elaborate Sandwich

If it fits between two slices of bread, it belongs in a sandwich.
Summer’s Last Hurrah Calls For Fruit in All Your Cocktails
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Summer’s Last Hurrah Calls For Fruit in All Your Cocktails

We’ve got three techniques for making the most of late-season peaches, berries, and melons.
How to Use the Whole Peach, From Skins to Pits
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How to Use the Whole Peach, From Skins to Pits

This is your last chance for peaches—so use them wisely.
Chinese Fried Rice Pancakes Are My Mom’s Brilliant Way of Maximizing Leftovers
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Chinese Fried Rice Pancakes Are My Mom’s Brilliant Way of Maximizing Leftovers

My mom's been perfecting this dish for decades. 
There’s No Need to Ask Me What’s for Breakfast—It’s Always Kande Pohe
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There’s No Need to Ask Me What’s for Breakfast—It’s Always Kande Pohe

Poha is the flattened rice that cooks up fast.
How to Give Your Bruised Fruit the Second Chance It Deserves
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How to Give Your Bruised Fruit the Second Chance It Deserves

It’s destined for greater things than the garbage. 
You Don’t Need a Recipe to Make the Best Late-Summer Toasts
My Family Is Good at Zucchini, and This Rich, Smoky Dip Is Our Best Trick of All
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My Family Is Good at Zucchini, and This Rich, Smoky Dip Is Our Best Trick of All

When the garden’s overrun with squash, it’s mutabbal kousa to the rescue.
How I’m Making Summer Last Forever
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How I’m Making Summer Last Forever

Quick pickles, fruit compotes, and more ways to hang onto the season’s best.
If You Don't Love the Desi Omelette, Tell It to My Mother
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If You Don't Love the Desi Omelette, Tell It to My Mother

I've taken her template for these eggs with me no matter where I've lived.
13 Tips for Making the Most of Your Freezer
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13 Tips for Making the Most of Your Freezer

Treat it right and it will reward you with great riches (like frozen biscuits).
This Simple Czech Coffee Cake Puts Summer Fruit Front and Center
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This Simple Czech Coffee Cake Puts Summer Fruit Front and Center

Bublanina ("bubble cake"!) is a cushy home for the season's finest.
Chia Seeds: Everything You Need to Know About This Powerhouse Superfood
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Chia Seeds: Everything You Need to Know About This Powerhouse Superfood

Get tips on how to buy, store, and (most importantly) eat these nutritious seeds.
An Extremely Condensed Guide to Filipino Vinegars
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An Extremely Condensed Guide to Filipino Vinegars

When it comes to the food of the Philippines, sour's got the power.
5 Ways to Zhoosh Up the Sweet Potatoes in Your Pantry
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5 Ways to Zhoosh Up the Sweet Potatoes in Your Pantry

In uncertain times like these, stocking up on sweet potatoes is a sure bet.
More Nori Nut Mix, PLEASE
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More Nori Nut Mix, PLEASE

The only way I get anything done is to use this nut mix as a reward.