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We’re here to help make mealtime more delicious, memorable, and achievable—with expert advice from our Test Kitchen, grocery store taste tests, curated recipe collections, reader-favorite columns like Feel-Good Food Plan and Fourth Trimester, and more.

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I Need High-Protein, Family-Friendly Recipes
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Dan Pelosi help caller Liliana find filling meals that her whole family can enjoy.

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29 Fourth of July Cakes That Sparkle
Like red, white, and blue layer cakes, ice cream cakes to keep you cool, and sheet cakes to feed a crowd.
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Which Mayonnaise Is Best? A Taste Test of Duke’s, Kewpie, and More
We tried nine popular mayo brands so you can have the best potato salad at the potluck.

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41 Father’s Day Brunch Ideas That’ll Get Dad Up and At ’Em
Dads can’t live by steak alone; they need waffles, eggy casseroles, and breakfast tacos too.
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I Need Expert Barbecue Tips
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and barbecue experts Dave Yasuda and Tuffy Stone share how to prepare the most tender of barbecue meats

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Vegan Tacos and More Feel-Good Recipes for June
Our Feel-Good Food Plan is back and better than ever.

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Coconutty Grilled Shrimp and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like a tender blueberry lemon loaf and a winning kale salad.

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41 Tofu Recipes for Fast, Flavorful Plant-Based Dinners
Like bulgogi-inspired tofu burgers, the crispiest baked tofu nuggets, and unparalleled vegan ice cream.
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The Most Popular Recipes of May 2024
Peanut butter chicken, skillet blueberry cobbler, and more.
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The Cabbage Stir-Fry I Ate Nonstop to Ease Postpartum Constipation
I’d struggled on the toilet before. But nothing prepared me for the pain of pooping after childbirth.

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47 Steak Recipes for Tender-Charred Slices Every Time
The very best steakhouse is your house.
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I Need Recipes for a Korean Anju Party
On this episode of “Dinner SOS,” Chris and Hana are joined by recipe developer Irene Yoo and “Koreaworld” authors Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard.


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31 Blueberry Recipes We’d Turn Violet Over
Like a giant blueberry pancake, a lemony icebox cake, and our all-time best blueberry pie.
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For the Juiciest Grilled Meat, Marinate It in Soda
Soda’s acidity tenderizes meat like chicken, while its sugar boosts caramelization.

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37 Taco Recipes for Any Night of the Week
Easy fish tacos, carne asada tacos, adobo mushroom tacos, the list goes on (and on).
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I Need Easy Meals for My Kids
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Didn’t I Just Feed You hosts Stacie and Meghan offer tips on how to make family cooking easier.

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47 Summer Desserts That’ll Sweeten Even the Hottest Days
Creamy custard cups, easy no-churn ice creams, and perfectly ripe fruit baked into pie.
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How to Tell If a Cantaloupe Is Ripe, Sweet, and Juicy
Use these four tips to grab a good melon at the market.

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39 Freezer Meals to Surprise Yourself With Later
Make future you happy with these make-ahead frozen dinners.
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I Need to Make Vegetables Exciting
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Eden help caller Abby make her husband fall in love with vegetables.

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Which Vodka Is Best? A Taste Test of Svedka, Stoli, Grey Goose, and More
We sipped 11 brands (send help), all so you can reach peak martini.


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41 No-Bake Desserts to Not-Bake Tonight
Mango cheesecake bars, a berry-studded icebox cake, chocolate coconut pudding, and more.
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97 Salad Recipes Because 100 Would Be Too Many
Caesar salad, Cobb salad, Greek salad, niçoise salad…
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Spicy Tuna Rice Bowls Are My Fast Fallback
With leftover rice and a riffable formula, it takes 10 minutes tops.

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23 Recipes Where Pickles Are the Point
For when you find yourself in a pickle—or at least with a big jar of them on hand.
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20-Minute Dumpling Soup and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like roasted salmon and famous madeleines.

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I Need a New Summer Drink
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Shilpa, Dan, and Sam chat all things drinks both alcoholic and nonalcoholic.

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I Tried Trader Joe’s New Spring Lineup—Here’s What to Buy
Jalapeño wontons, chocolate chip croissants, an insulated bag, and more.

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What Is That White Stuff on Your Food?
Whether it’s eggs, chocolate, or grapes—we’ve got answers.

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What Is That White Coating on My Grapes?
That cloudiness is called bloom, and it’s actually a good thing.

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What Are Those White Specks in My Parmesan?
No, they’re not mold—here’s how to tell the difference.

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What Is the White Casing on Salami? Is It Mold?
It looks like mold because it is mold—the good kind.

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After Giving Birth, This Golden Chicken Soup Was My Balm
With turmeric and fenugreek, the rejuvenating broth is healing in more ways than one.

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31 Delightful Recipes Starring Ricotta Cheese
Wondering what to do with that tub of ricotta? The answer is anything.
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I Need Help Hosting a Crowd
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and “Your Mama’s Kitchen” host Michele Norris share their tips and tricks for cooking when hosting a crowd.



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29 Rhubarb Recipes to Make This Spring
Add a shock of pink to this season’s agenda with our best rhubarb desserts, salads, sides, and more.
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I Need to Plan an “American Meal”
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, staff social video expert Adam Moussa, and World of Wine host André Mack help Gabe create the ultimate American feast.

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17 Galettes That Are Easier Than…Well, Pie
They’re crusty, they’re juicy, they’re easy—some of them are even savory.
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43 Fun (and a Little Fancy) Mother’s Day Desserts
Cake is always a good gift—and cookies and tarts and meringues too.
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28 Spring Pastas to Make the Most of the Season
Asparagus, peas, ramps, even strawberries? We’ve got a pasta sauce for that.
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This 3-Ingredient Okonomiyaki Sauce Is Peak Umami
Squiggle it on tofu nuggets, chicken katsu, roasted veg—and yeah, okonomiyaki.

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Freeze Sofrito for Busy Weeknight Dinners
All I have to do is pop out a few cubes and I’m well on my way.

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Who Makes the Best Cold Brew? We Tried Starbucks, Stumptown, and More
Eight cold brews later, our hands are still shaking, but it was worth it.

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I Need to Make Perfect Lemon Bars
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris invites Kendra to recount her harrowing journey to develop a foolproof lemon bar recipe.

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53 Easy Desserts You Can Whip Up at a Moment’s Notice
Satisfy your sweet tooth with these stress-free bakes and quick-fix sweets.
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Why Are We So Grossed Out by Hair in Food?
Everything you never wanted to know about eating hair.

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Of Course Cheese Makes Matzo Brei Even Better
Flipped like a pancake, this is like matzo brei and an egg sandwich in one.

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Crispy Chicken With Rice and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like miso-butter fish and a quick ginger cocktail.

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I Need an Easy Baking Project
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Shilpa help guide callers Izzy and Nina to successfully bake some of their favorite treats at home.

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11 Baked Ham Recipes for Every Pork-Loving Occasion
Honestly, is there anything more impressive for a holiday?
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The 10 Most Popular Recipes of March 2024
Like family-favorite chicken salad and lemon-parm linguine.
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If You Love Tinned Fish, Try Tinned Octopus
This oft-overlooked canned seafood makes a wildly good pantry pasta.

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We Tried Oscar Mayer’s New Vegan Hot Dogs
The company is debuting plant-based franks at a strange time for the meat substitutes industry.

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‘Dinner SOS’: Listener Questions with Pasta Expert Dan Pashman
On this episode of “Dinner SOS,” Chris and “The Sporkful” host Dan Pashman share their pasta cooking tips and tricks.