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How to Approximate Springy, Chewy Ramen Noodles With a Box of Angel Hair
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How to Approximate Springy, Chewy Ramen Noodles With a Box of Angel Hair

Use them to make a bowl of refreshing hiyashi chuuka.
Savory, Sour, Sweet, AND Spicy, Chitranna is the Dish I'll Always Look Forward To
Palya Is the South Indian Preparation That Makes Nearly Any Vegetable Sing
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Palya Is the South Indian Preparation That Makes Nearly Any Vegetable Sing

Yes, even those green beans in the back of your fridge.
I’ve Been Making Roti Jala Since I Was 10. You Can Too
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I’ve Been Making Roti Jala Since I Was 10. You Can Too

Now all you need is a steaming bowl of Malaysian chicken curry to go with it…
How to Freeze Tomatoes Without Totally Changing Their Texture
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How to Freeze Tomatoes Without Totally Changing Their Texture

Do your dead-of-winter self a favor.
If You Aren’t Milking Your Corn, Is It Really Summer?
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If You Aren’t Milking Your Corn, Is It Really Summer?

Sweet summertime corn is here. And with it, the nectar of the gods: corn milk.
Chè Ba Màu Is Pure Bliss in Summer’s Sticky Heat
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Chè Ba Màu Is Pure Bliss in Summer’s Sticky Heat

The vibrant layers are almost too pretty to eat.
What Is an Eggplant, I Beg of You?
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What Is an Eggplant, I Beg of You?

Everything you need to know about eggplant, and some things you don't.
My Mom Was Wrong About The Secret To Ceviche
If It's Not Spicy Enough to Make You Sweat, It's Not Chow
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If It's Not Spicy Enough to Make You Sweat, It's Not Chow

Trinidadian chow is refreshing, versatile, customizable, and ready in five minutes flat.
Trini Stewed Eggplant is Almost Too Simple to Require a Recipe, But I Made You One Anyway
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Trini Stewed Eggplant is Almost Too Simple to Require a Recipe, But I Made You One Anyway

A fast, satisfying way to make eggplant taste delicious.
How to Have a Pizza Party Right Now
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How to Have a Pizza Party Right Now

Five pies, two ovens, one stoop.
Eggs "Alla Pizzaiola" Are Pizza-Style Eggs and Yes, They’re As Good As They Sound
All You Salty-Sweet Fans, Chinese Sausage is For You
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All You Salty-Sweet Fans, Chinese Sausage is For You

As someone who refuses to plan meals (…sorry), Chinese sausage is my lifesaver.
Gyeran Bap is What’s For Lunch (or Breakfast or Dinner) When You Can’t Be Bothered
What to Know Before Buying Saffron
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What to Know Before Buying Saffron

Most of the world's saffron is grown in Iran, but the rest of the story is not so straightforward.
How I Get My Smoothies So Good
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How I Get My Smoothies So Good

A dispatch from Christina Chaey's summer of beverages.
When I Crave Simplicity, I Make This Chinese Steamed Pork Patty
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When I Crave Simplicity, I Make This Chinese Steamed Pork Patty

Yook baeng is my most consistently delicious recipe.
Nimbu Pani is What I Drink When I Feel Like a Human Furnace
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Nimbu Pani is What I Drink When I Feel Like a Human Furnace

The most refreshing part of my summer.
It Took Me Decades to Realize That The Flavor of My Childhood Was Perilla Oil
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It Took Me Decades to Realize That The Flavor of My Childhood Was Perilla Oil

Versatile, complex, and flavorful, it deserves prime pantry real estate.
The Secret to My Award-Winning Bread is a $4 Foil Roasting Pan
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The Secret to My Award-Winning Bread is a $4 Foil Roasting Pan

You don't need to spring for a Dutch oven to get crusty, well-risen loaves.
A Summery Grain Bowl That Doesn’t Bore Me
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A Summery Grain Bowl That Doesn’t Bore Me

So I bought too much at the market. This is the lunch that makes it okay.
6 Delicious Ways to Bulk Up Instant Noodles
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6 Delicious Ways to Bulk Up Instant Noodles

Save that flavor packet for another day.
There's French Toast, And Then There's Gooma's French Toast
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There's French Toast, And Then There's Gooma's French Toast

Crispy edges and custardy middles, with just five ingredients.
Building a Better Basically
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Building a Better Basically

The changes you can expect to see.
How to Pitch an Article for Basically
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How to Pitch an Article for Basically

The inbox is open.
When I Can’t Be Bothered With Cold Brew, I Make Japanese Iced Coffee Instead
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When I Can’t Be Bothered With Cold Brew, I Make Japanese Iced Coffee Instead

It's the fastest way to make cold coffee, no planning ahead necessary.
There's No Better Time to… Turn a Book Club into a Bartering Club
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There's No Better Time to… Turn a Book Club into a Bartering Club

Instead of exchanging thoughts, we're exchanging jam, candies, and homemade kimchi.
Claire Makes Even Gourmet-ier Ferrero Rocher Hazelnut Chocolates
It Isn’t Spring Until I’ve Had Rhubarb
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It Isn’t Spring Until I’ve Had Rhubarb

I have many big plans for the slim pink-and-green stalks.
Tteokbokki is For Card-Carrying Members of the Chewy Food Fan Club
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Tteokbokki is For Card-Carrying Members of the Chewy Food Fan Club

It's more comforting than watching anime while wearing stretchy pants.
How I Turn One Batch of Lentils Into a Week of Distinct Meals
There's No Better Time to… Save Every Last Drop of Wine
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There's No Better Time to… Save Every Last Drop of Wine

I always have a baggie of wine cubes in the freezer.
There's No Better Time to… Make a Big Batch
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There's No Better Time to… Make a Big Batch

My days of cooking a half-cup of rice are over.
I’d Stuff My Face With These Bánh Xèo Every Meal of the Day
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I’d Stuff My Face With These Bánh Xèo Every Meal of the Day

Crispy and chewy, zippy and savory, hot and cold—these Vietnamese sizzling crepes hijack every one of my brain’s pleasure centers.
The Chicken Salad I’m Eating on My Porch All Summer
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The Chicken Salad I’m Eating on My Porch All Summer

I can eat a big plate of this chicken salad in 80-degree weather and still feel great afterward.
I Now Pronounce It Tom Collins Season
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I Now Pronounce It Tom Collins Season

Meet the gin family. Then use your bottle to make the quintessential summer drink.
There's No Better Time to… Add Brown Butter to Your Oatmeal
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There's No Better Time to… Add Brown Butter to Your Oatmeal

The one thing to change about your morning routine (and it’s not “wake up earlier”).
Claire Is Making Gourmet Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups From Home So You Can Too