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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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13 Icebox Cakes to Help You Chill Out
When you need a sweet treat but it’s too hot to bake, make one of these oven-free desserts.
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I Need Summer Recipe Inspiration
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Shilpa answer listener questions on all things summer cooking.

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My Abuelita’s Soup Grounds Me as I Get Ready to Give Birth Again
Over two pregnancies and lots of change, this family recipe is a comforting constant.

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I Need to Cook for 30 Friends
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Sarah, and Anna create a game plan for Maggie to feed a huge crowd for a whole week.

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29 Recipes That Put Garlic Front and Center
For people who always add an extra clove (or three).
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Can You Swap Light and Dark Brown Sugar?
They’re usually interchangeable. Here’s how to make the call.

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21 No-Cook Pasta Sauce Recipes for the Hottest Days
Because now is not the time for a low-and-slow Bolognese.
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I Need to Make Homemade Pickles
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Amiel, and Ari of Zingerman’s Deli share tips to create the perfect half sour pickle.

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19 Plum Recipes for Drinks, Snacks, Desserts, and Full-On Dinners
From plum pie and cobbler to a savory salad that knocked our socks off.
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29 Cucumber Recipes More Cooling Than Your Window AC Unit
Hit refresh on your palate with our most invigorating cucumber recipes.
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Which Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Is the Best?
We tried 10 brands for our taste test, including Häagen-Dazs, Jeni’s, and Oreo.

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Basil Chicken Stir-Fry and More Feel-Good Recipes for July
This month’s Feel-Good Food Plan features a speedy dinner and composting epiphany.

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The Most Popular Recipes of June 2024
Crispy zucchini fries, gingery tomato bruschetta, and more.
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I Need Instant Pot Recipes
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Shilpa share recipes that showcase what the Instant Pot does best.

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31 Easy Fish Recipes for Crazy-Busy Weeknights
These never-fail fish recipes are easy to prepare on a Tuesday—and tasty enough to serve to guests.
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37 Zucchini Recipes to Squash Your Stash
Crispy fritters, plush cakes, and more abound in this round-up of our favorite zucchini recipes.
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The Fruit Salad That Revived Me After Childbirth
Following a difficult labor, it was a surprise bag of cherries that helped me heal.

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Use Feta Brine as a 1-Ingredient Grilled Chicken Marinade
You can zhuzh it up with whatever you have around too.

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29 Arugula Recipes for Your Peppery Greens Era
Spicy! Here are 29 arugula recipes, including salads, pizza, condiments, and even cocktails.
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I Need the Best Way to Cook Beans
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Justine Doiron (aka Justine Snacks) help caller Teddy successfully cook beans from scratch.

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How to Cook Halloumi, the Cheese We Want in Our Fridge at All Times
This Cypriot cheese refuses to melt—and in these recipes, that’s a good thing.

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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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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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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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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.