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Can You Use Ground Spices When a Recipe Calls for Whole?
If You LOL at the Idea of Grinding Your Own Spices, Read This
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If You LOL at the Idea of Grinding Your Own Spices, Read This

We won't stop you from using pre-ground spices—but we will tell you how to make them better. 
The Do-Nothing Dinner I Make at Least Once a Week
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The Do-Nothing Dinner I Make at Least Once a Week

Relieve dinner fatigue with this low-lift meal.
5 Spice Blends We Can Get Behind
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5 Spice Blends We Can Get Behind

Taco seasoning, steak rub, and curry powder don't make the list.
I Never Thought I'd Write About Another Garlic-Peeling Trick BUT
If You’re Not Blooming Your Spices, You’re Missing Out on Big Flavor
I Gave In and Got the Reusable Paper Towels
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I Gave In and Got the Reusable Paper Towels

They're cute and eco-friendly but are they up to the task?
What We Can Learn From Chefs Cooking at Home
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What We Can Learn From Chefs Cooking at Home

Every week, there’s something new…
You Should Be Toasting Whole Spices at Home
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You Should Be Toasting Whole Spices at Home

Pre-ground spices can't hold a candle.
6 Rules For Setting Up Your Spice Drawer
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6 Rules For Setting Up Your Spice Drawer

From asafoetida to za’atar.
Rhubarb Shrub is Spring in a Bottle
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Rhubarb Shrub is Spring in a Bottle

Rhubarb comes but once a year.
Any Soup Can Be Egg Drop Soup If You Want It to Be
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Any Soup Can Be Egg Drop Soup If You Want It to Be

The only "drop" I'm waiting for is egg drop.
What’s Green and Wet and Full of Substitutions?! Soup!
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What’s Green and Wet and Full of Substitutions?! Soup!

Make minestrone, but make it spring.
Claire Saffitz Wants You to Make Her Gourmet Hot Pockets and Send Feedback
There’s No Better Time To... Cook in a Foreign Language
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There’s No Better Time To... Cook in a Foreign Language

Goodbye Duolingo, ciao translated recipes!
A Quarantine Birthday Deserves a Very Special Cake
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A Quarantine Birthday Deserves a Very Special Cake

Namely, one that feeds two, not 20.
If You're Buying in Bulk, You Could Probably Use a Kitchen Funnel
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If You're Buying in Bulk, You Could Probably Use a Kitchen Funnel

My funnel brings all the goods to the jars.
It’s Only Tuesday But I’m Already Planning My Weekend Around Carnitas
This Pink Drink Is My Favorite Way to Consume Rhubarb
When Life Grants You Ripe Avocados, Douse Them in a Turmeric-Garlic Sizzle
This Stir-Fry Recipe Gets Tons of Flavor From One Stealth Ingredient
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This Stir-Fry Recipe Gets Tons of Flavor From One Stealth Ingredient

Black pepper deserves to be the star, not the sidekick.
Say It With Us Now: Bulgogi. Meatloaf. Sandwich.
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Say It With Us Now: Bulgogi. Meatloaf. Sandwich.

You might even have all the ingredients in your pantry right now.
The Recipe I Make For My Mom Every Year
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The Recipe I Make For My Mom Every Year

For a family with very few long-standing traditions, I’m always surprised this one has stuck. 
A Cakelet is the Pancake-Omelet Collab You Never Knew You Needed
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A Cakelet is the Pancake-Omelet Collab You Never Knew You Needed

It defies all labels, which is exactly why I love it.
I've Been Thinking About These Spicy Migas Tacos For Two Years Straight
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I've Been Thinking About These Spicy Migas Tacos For Two Years Straight

Since I can't go to the spicy migas tacos, the spicy migas tacos came to me.
If You've Got a Can of Coconut Milk and a Pound of Vegetables, You've Got Soup
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If You've Got a Can of Coconut Milk and a Pound of Vegetables, You've Got Soup

Because you've been staring down that same bag of spinach for five days.
The Only Time I Panic Is When These 5 Condiments Run Low
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The Only Time I Panic Is When These 5 Condiments Run Low

They’re the razzle dazzle all my meals need.
How to Stop Your Herbs From Getting Sad and Droopy Between Shopping Trips
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How to Stop Your Herbs From Getting Sad and Droopy Between Shopping Trips

Cleaning and picking herbs isn't just my excuse for watching more TV.
I'm So Passionate About Great Chicken Salad, I Made a Checklist
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I'm So Passionate About Great Chicken Salad, I Made a Checklist

I'm righting the wrongs done to chicken salad.
Caesar Beans Are Exactly As Delicious As They Sound
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Caesar Beans Are Exactly As Delicious As They Sound

Two of my MVP leftovers have joined forces as one.
Shelf-Stable Milk Is the Answer to Those Infrequent Grocery Trips
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Shelf-Stable Milk Is the Answer to Those Infrequent Grocery Trips

An unopened box of milk can last on your shelf for months—but what's the deal?
Meal Planning > Meal Prepping
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Meal Planning > Meal Prepping

I'm a planner, not a prepper.
How Molly Baz Developed BA’s Best Chicken Parm—and Lived to Tell the Tale
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How Molly Baz Developed BA’s Best Chicken Parm—and Lived to Tell the Tale

It was tense, it was trying, it was really really worth it.
A Bowl Scraper Can Do What Your Hands Could NEVER
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A Bowl Scraper Can Do What Your Hands Could NEVER

It's time you had one of your own, yes?
When I Don’t Feel Like Cooking, I Remember Canned Tuna
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When I Don’t Feel Like Cooking, I Remember Canned Tuna

100% pantry-friendly and 100% delicious
You Can Stop Googling "Sourdough Discard Projects" Now
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You Can Stop Googling "Sourdough Discard Projects" Now

Because you've found the absolute easiest one.
Claire Is Making Gourmet Pop Tarts And She Wants You to Test Them
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Claire Is Making Gourmet Pop Tarts And She Wants You to Test Them

For the first time ever, we’ve got the recipe right here...
Without a Stack of Sizzle Platters, My Kitchen Is Incomplete
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Without a Stack of Sizzle Platters, My Kitchen Is Incomplete

These are the wind beneath my wings.
Are We Only Eating Carbs Right Now, Or Is It Just Me?
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Are We Only Eating Carbs Right Now, Or Is It Just Me?

My current crew: pasta, pizza, bread.
I Fell Into a Deep Cooking Rut—Here’s How I Got Out
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I Fell Into a Deep Cooking Rut—Here’s How I Got Out

When my cooking became mind-numbingly boring, I turned to the experts for help. 
Ricotta Gnocchi Gets You That "Fresh Pasta Experience" With Less of the Labor
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Ricotta Gnocchi Gets You That "Fresh Pasta Experience" With Less of the Labor

If you've never made homemade pasta before, start here.
Beef and Bacon Stew, With Substitutions Encouraged
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Beef and Bacon Stew, With Substitutions Encouraged

Right now is a good time to draw outside the lines.
This Broccoli Rabe is Incredibly Garlicky But Who Are You Kissing Anyway?
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This Broccoli Rabe is Incredibly Garlicky But Who Are You Kissing Anyway?

It's my signature side but sure, you can borrow it.
My Favorite (Only?) Way to Escape Right Now Is Making This Seafood Chowder
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My Favorite (Only?) Way to Escape Right Now Is Making This Seafood Chowder

I may not be traveling to Martha’s Vineyard any time soon, but at least I’ve got this recipe from my favorite fish shack to transport me there.
How to Turn Basically's Focaccia into Focaccia PIZZA!
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How to Turn Basically's Focaccia into Focaccia PIZZA!

The only thing better than focaccia? Focaccia topped with delicious stuff.
Say What You Will About Sun-Dried Tomatoes—They're Perfect in This Walnut Dip
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Say What You Will About Sun-Dried Tomatoes—They're Perfect in This Walnut Dip

Eating this pesto is as close to dining in a Paris bistro as I'm going to get.
Snack Plates Are the Low-Key Dinner Strategy We Need Right Now
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Snack Plates Are the Low-Key Dinner Strategy We Need Right Now

Some nights, we just want to graze.
Heads Up: You Don't Need a Sourdough Starter to Make Great Bread
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Heads Up: You Don't Need a Sourdough Starter to Make Great Bread

Soda bread! Flatbread! Literally anything else!
How to Find Your Amaro Soulmate (It's Out There!)
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How to Find Your Amaro Soulmate (It's Out There!)

Bitter or bittersweet? Medicinal or citrusy? Whatever your preference, there's a bottle for you.
Eat More Turkey. “Thanks” Me Later
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Eat More Turkey. “Thanks” Me Later

It’s the poultry-perfect gift that keeps on giving.
There's No Better Time to… Read a Cookbook Like a Book-Book
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There's No Better Time to… Read a Cookbook Like a Book-Book

It's less about the cooking and more about the comfort.
This Herb-Adorned Toast is More Dressed Up Than I've Been in Weeks
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This Herb-Adorned Toast is More Dressed Up Than I've Been in Weeks

I'm in my pajamas but my toast is ready for its photo op.
Things Are Going a Little Haywire in My Kitchen, HBU?
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Things Are Going a Little Haywire in My Kitchen, HBU?

The weekly dispatch, featuring measuring piles of roasted veg, measuring spoons, and dreams of rhubarb.
Mise En Place Looks Cute—But It Doesn't Always Matter
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Mise En Place Looks Cute—But It Doesn't Always Matter

There's a time and place for mise en place.