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If You Like Baked Brie, You’ll Love This Brie Galette
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If You Like Baked Brie, You’ll Love This Brie Galette

It requires just five ingredients and five minutes to prep.
The Best of Pumpkin’s Main Character Energy in 7 Recipes
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The Best of Pumpkin’s Main Character Energy in 7 Recipes

From savory chili to a decadent tiramisu, here are 7 ways to make the most of Autumn’s best flavor.
How This Amish-Inspired Pecan Pie Works on (Literally) Every Layer
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How This Amish-Inspired Pecan Pie Works on (Literally) Every Layer

Its gooey pecan filling sits under cushions of custard and whipped cream.
How to Host the Ultimate Friendsgiving
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How to Host the Ultimate Friendsgiving

For when you want the food to match the vibes.
Please Don't Purée Your Own Pumpkin; You'll Break This Recipe Developer's Heart
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Please Don't Purée Your Own Pumpkin; You'll Break This Recipe Developer's Heart

The right can of pumpkin delivers more consistent flavor and texture than DIY.
We Tried 13 Vanilla Extracts. These Are the Ones Worth Your Money
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We Tried 13 Vanilla Extracts. These Are the Ones Worth Your Money

In a taste test of Nielsen-Massey, Heilala, McCormick, and more, which vanilla reigned supreme?
Bake Club Is Back With a Showstopping Dessert
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Bake Club Is Back With a Showstopping Dessert

We’re here with BA Bake Club’s September recipe: Jesse’s impressive Banana Pudding Paris-Brest.
How to Wash Rice
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How to Wash Rice

And when you need to do it.
6 Quick Meals Our Editors Make With a Can of Beans
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6 Quick Meals Our Editors Make With a Can of Beans

Like beans on toast, hefty salads, and weeknight quesadillas.
How a Maple Brownie Helped Me Return to My Body After Pregnancy Loss
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How a Maple Brownie Helped Me Return to My Body After Pregnancy Loss

A dessert didn’t cure my from grief, but it showed me a way back to joy.
How to Season a Cast-Iron Skillet So That It Lasts Forever
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How to Season a Cast-Iron Skillet So That It Lasts Forever

Give a new pan a glossy black nonstick coating—or bring the luster back to a family heirloom—with this 3-step process for seasoning cast iron.
These Turkey Sweet Potatoes Fuel My Family and My Workouts
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These Turkey Sweet Potatoes Fuel My Family and My Workouts

October’s Feel-Good Food Plan features fully loaded spicy sweet potatoes that can help you do it all.
Do Whole Flaxseeds Offer the Same Benefits as Ground?
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Do Whole Flaxseeds Offer the Same Benefits as Ground?

Learn the key to unlocking all the good this nutrient-dense ingredient has to offer.
BBQ Mushroom Pizza and More Recipes We Made in September
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BBQ Mushroom Pizza and More Recipes We Made in September

Like masa pancakes and miso-glazed eggplant grain bowls.
How to Boil Potatoes Just Right for Any Recipe
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How to Boil Potatoes Just Right for Any Recipe

Two keys to perfectly boiled potatoes: time and salt. (Like, a lot of salt.)
14 Standout Cookbooks for Fall 2025
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14 Standout Cookbooks for Fall 2025

Here are the titles we’re cooking from at home—recipes included.
How to Clean a Cast-Iron Skillet the Right Way
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How to Clean a Cast-Iron Skillet the Right Way

This heavy-duty pan can last forever—even if you get it all sudsy—if you follow this easy protocol.
This 3-Ingredient Smoky Sauce Improves Any Bowl of Noodles
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This 3-Ingredient Smoky Sauce Improves Any Bowl of Noodles

With brown butter, smoked paprika, and garlic, it's basically the grown-up version of buttered noodles.
The Best Stuffing Mix for Your Thanksgiving Table
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The Best Stuffing Mix for Your Thanksgiving Table

We tried seven boxed stuffings, including Stove Top and Pepperidge Farm, to find one worthy of your holiday meal.
A Pastry Chef’s Home Kitchen Must-Haves
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A Pastry Chef’s Home Kitchen Must-Haves

From ergonomic appliances to TikTok’s latest gadget obsession, function inspires creativity for chef and restaurateur Tavel Bristol-Joseph
How Samin Nosrat Got Her Groove Back
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How Samin Nosrat Got Her Groove Back

Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat was a smash success, but it left the cookbook author questioning everything. Her latest, Good Things, is a thoughtful meditation on why we cook in the first place.
The Best Anchovies You Can Buy in a Tin or a Jar
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The Best Anchovies You Can Buy in a Tin or a Jar

We tasted nine brands of tinned and jarred anchovies, including Cento, Fishwife, and Ortiz, to determine our favorites.
Our Ultimate Late Summer Pie
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Our Ultimate Late Summer Pie

BA Bake Club is back with August’s recipe: Shilpa’s Peach-Blueberry Crumb Pie.
The Sky-High Salad Our Restaurant Editor Eats at Home
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The Sky-High Salad Our Restaurant Editor Eats at Home

September’s Feel-Good Food Plan embraces the comforts of dining in.
Tomatoes and Dumplings and More Recipes We Made This Week
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Tomatoes and Dumplings and More Recipes We Made This Week

Like spicy tri-tip steak and chocolate sheet cake.
The Best Store-Bought Pie Crust Isn’t the One You Think
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The Best Store-Bought Pie Crust Isn’t the One You Think

In a blind taste test, there was one clear winner.
The Best Graham Crackers for Pie Crusts, S’mores, and More
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The Best Graham Crackers for Pie Crusts, S’mores, and More

We tasted 11 grahams—from classics to gluten-free favorites—to find the best crackers for the whole family.
What Is Mochiko and How Do You Cook With It?
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What Is Mochiko and How Do You Cook With It?

Get to know the rice flour behind chewy butter mochi, crunchy mochiko chicken, and more.
Why Are There So Many Exclamation Points in Cookbook Titles?!
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Why Are There So Many Exclamation Points in Cookbook Titles?!

You Got This!, Sweet Farm!, Galette!, the list goes on.
Iced Soba Noodles Cool Me From the Inside Out
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Iced Soba Noodles Cool Me From the Inside Out

It’s instant refreshment on the stickiest of summer days.
I Hated Precooked Polenta—This Recipe Changed My Mind
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I Hated Precooked Polenta—This Recipe Changed My Mind

This riff on Cantonese salt-and-pepper shrimp transforms it into a crispy, fried delight.
This Month’s Bake Club Recipe Is a Beginner-Friendly Bread
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This Month’s Bake Club Recipe Is a Beginner-Friendly Bread

BA Bake Club is back with July’s recipe: Jesse’s crusty Cheddar Jalapeño Loaf.
The Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry My Kids Love
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The Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry My Kids Love

Just in time for back-to-school season, August’s Feel-Good Food Plan brings the whole family to the table.
Where Does Vanilla Come From?
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Where Does Vanilla Come From?

Plus, how do they extract it—and what’s the deal with the imitation stuff?
Creamy Corn Pasta and More Recipes We Made This Week
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Creamy Corn Pasta and More Recipes We Made This Week

Like zucchini risotto and double-tomato focaccia.
Finding My Roots in Hawai'i’s Soil, Sea, and a Sweet Potato Salad
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Finding My Roots in Hawai'i’s Soil, Sea, and a Sweet Potato Salad

I wanted to connect with my heritage by moving to ancestral land. The fruit farm I lived on provided so much more.
Bored With Ground Meat? Try Bison.
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Bored With Ground Meat? Try Bison.

With a gentle sweetness and juicy flavor, this ground meat has become a welcome switch-up to my usual fare.
The 3 Best Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Creams: A Blind Taste Test
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The 3 Best Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Creams: A Blind Taste Test

We sampled pints from Jeni’s, Trader Joe’s, Häagen-Dazs, and more.
I Wanted My Pre-Baby Body Back. Stewed Oxtails Showed Me a New Way to Be Strong
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I Wanted My Pre-Baby Body Back. Stewed Oxtails Showed Me a New Way to Be Strong

A workout injury and a steaming bowl of guisado taught me the power of slowing down.
What to Buy (and Skip) at Trader Joe’s This Summer
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What to Buy (and Skip) at Trader Joe’s This Summer

So many strawberry things. A cottage cheese dip?! Passion fruit sorbet! What a summer.
You Don’t Need a Fancy Machine To Make This Frozen Yogurt
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You Don’t Need a Fancy Machine To Make This Frozen Yogurt

Blend this cooling treat up before dinner, enjoy it after.