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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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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.

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19 Cheesecakes From No-Bake to Burnt
We’ve got your new favorite cheesecake recipe right here.
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Influencers Are Peddling Bovine Colostrum for Health. Does It Work?
No bloating, better sleep—if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

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41 Spring Desserts to Lure You Out of Hibernation
The season’s diamond? Rhubarb, obviously.
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Recipes to Explore the Best of Hong Kong's Food at Home
The crispiest pork, soy-braised chicken, and more from chef Lucas Sin.

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How to Cook Fish in the Microwave Like a Chef
It’s not good in spite of the microwave. It’s good because of it.

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How I Gently Introduced My Toddler to Spicy Food
Not all kids can tolerate full rendang from the start. Develop their spice tolerance a little at a time.

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The Best Vegetarian Meals at Trader Joe’s
Here’s how to turn the store’s greatest hits into easy dinners.

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The Lemon Pasta That Made Me Feel Cared for as a New Mom
The baby finally asleep, my spouse and I would stumble downstairs to find the table set for three, candles lit, wine poured.

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The 3-Ingredient, Thai-Style Marinade I Use Constantly
From Lara Lee’s latest cookbook, it takes mere minutes to prep and works for fish, meat, and veg.

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The Bon Appétit Guide to Gluten-Free Baking
The essential ingredients, expert tips, and foolproof recipes you need for fluffy focaccia, fudgy cakes, and more.

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Gluten-Free? You Should Be Baking With Psyllium Husks
This humble ingredient utterly transforms wheat-less recipes, especially bread.

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Oat Flour Is a Must for Gluten-Free Baking
Here's how to make your own, and how to put it to good use.

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I Tried the Top Gluten-Free Flour Blends. Only One Was Worth It
A mix of starches and the smart addition of milk powder make it our go-to.

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I Need an Easy Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Shilpa guide caller Erin through the world of baking citrus pies.


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33 Pineapple Recipes That Taste Like Pure Sunshine
For when you wish your kitchen was actually a tropical island.
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23 Tequila Drinks to Get the Party Partying
From a smoky grapefruit punch to a tangy hibiscus spritz, our best tequila cocktails turn things up.
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A Taste Test for the Best Chocolate Chips
We tried Toll House, Hershey’s, Costco, Ghirardelli, and more.

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How to Avoid Avocado Hand (and a Trip to the ER)
Sidestep this common injury with a few basic knife skills.

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12 Aperol Cocktails for a Glowing Happy Hour
From a kombucha spritz to a fruity slushy.
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31 Lamb Recipes That Aren’t Just for Special Occasions
Lamb wants to weeknight too. Try these smoky kebabs, tender meatballs, and juicy burgers.
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I Need French Food Without Onions and Garlic
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Tanya Holland guide caller Michelle to achieve delicious French cooking without allium.

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43 Spring Dinner Ideas That Will Bring You Back to Life
Revitalize your taste buds with spicy radishes, earthy mushrooms, and all the rhubarb you can eat.
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The 10 Most Popular Recipes of February 2024
Like ginger fried rice, cauliflower fritters, and broccoli mac and cheese.
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31 Onion Recipes Worth Shedding Tears Over
These dishes take the humble onion from background player to starring role.
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What Makes Meyer Lemons So Special?
With a tang tempered by a whisper of orange-like sweetness, the smooth-skinned citrus might be nature’s best invention yet.

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I Need Easy Vegetarian Recipes
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Kendra help caller Sarah expand her vegetarian cooking beyond pasta.

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Cauliflower Fritters and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like zingy salad dressing and peanutty tofu.


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5 Hard Ciders to Make You Love Hard Cider
Pour yourself a crisp glass—then use the rest of the bottle for a cozy braise.

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37 Birthday Cake Recipes to Celebrate in Style
From party-ready confetti cake to black sesame mochi cake, this collection has a birthday cake as special as you.
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23 Whiskey Cocktails to Warm You Up and Chill You Out
From classics to modern riffs, these bourbon, rye, and scotch cocktails aim to please.
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This Is Best Thing to Do With Broccoli Stems
You just need one more ingredient, and some time in the fridge.

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The Fried Rice I Didn’t Know I Needed After Giving Birth
With every mouthful, I felt my body being pieced back together.

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This Rice Ball Mold Makes Packing Lunch Cuter (Not Harder)
For fast, fun lunches, this single-use gadget is very worth it.

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These 15-Minute Greens Taste Like They Braised All Day
They’re buttery, smoky, and speedy as can be.

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What Is That White Stringy Thing in My Egg?
Chalaza may be hard to pronounce but it's easy to remove.

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Goodbye to Bob Moore, Whose Red Mill Changed the Way We Bake
The founder of Bob’s Red Mill, known for its alternative flours, passed away at 94.

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47 Cabbage Recipes for Low-Cost Dinners That Impress
That half-head lingering in your crisper drawer since last week? Now’s its time to shine.
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43 Dinner Ideas for Just the Two of Us
For date nights, weeknights, and any night you just don’t want to deal with leftovers.
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I Need a Valentine’s Day Date Plan
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Shilpa, and Kate debate whether to dine out or stay in.

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You Name a Booze, We’ll Give You a Braise
From bourbon-sloshed short ribs to cider-simmered pork chops.

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How Long Can Milk Sit Out of the Fridge?
Would you believe us if we said we’re asking for a friend?

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25 Kids’ Meals for Busy Parents
That’s all parents, right? These doable dinners will help.
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An Opinionated Ranking of Bacon Brands
Including Oscar Mayer, Smithfield, Whole Foods, and more

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You Deserve Better Than Out-of-Season Strawberries on Valentine’s Day
All the chocolate in the world can’t make them taste good.

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What Are Preserved Lemons and How Can I Put Them to Good Use?
Make the most of these salty, tangy, one-and-done flavor boosters.

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47 Easy Weeknight Dinners You Can Make With Your Eyes Closed
Spicy salmon rice bowls, cheesy chickpea toast, and more recipes we turn to night after night.
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Your New Favorite No-Knead Bread
This lazy take on fougasse has a bouncy crumb and crackly crust.

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50 Dip Recipes That Are a Total Slam Dunk
Onion dip, clam dip, giardiniera dip, ranch dip, 7-layer dip—we could go on.
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The Best Online Spice Stores for Everything from Annatto Seed to Za’atar
Where you buy your spices is just as important as how you use them.

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I Need Help Cooking With a Tagine
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Leetal, and Ron guide Kaylee in how to cook with a tagine.

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Ina Garten Stores Her Knives Upside Down on Purpose
She says it keeps her blades sharp in the knife block. Here are our other favorite methods.

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31 Lemon Desserts to Make You Pucker Up, Buttercup
From tarts to bars to a lemon cream cloud sprinkled with graham cracker dust.
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