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Guilty as Charged: Our Most Shameful Kitchen Confessions
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Guilty as Charged: Our Most Shameful Kitchen Confessions

You know how we say to always make your own stock, clean as you go, and sharpen your knives? Well, sometimes, we…don't.
Kicking Off Our Second Annual Readers' Choice Week
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Kicking Off Our Second Annual Readers' Choice Week

It's the second annual Reader's Choice Week, from March 23 - 27.
Yup, We Hosted a Noodle Kugel-Off
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Yup, We Hosted a Noodle Kugel-Off

A noodle kugel is a yearly tradition for many families. These 3 Bon Appétit staffers think their family recipe is the best.
The Nutshell: A Digestible Digest of Foodstuffs
Episode 7: The Waffle House, Vegetable Restaurants, and Baking Tips
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Episode 7: The Waffle House, Vegetable Restaurants, and Baking Tips

Editor-in-chief Adam Rapoport talks to restaurant & drinks editor Andrew Knowlton about working a 24-hour shift at The Waffle House. Then, chef Amanda Cohen of Dirty Candy speaks about the state of the restaurant industry in New York. Finally, senior food editor Alison Roman and associate food editor Claire Saffitz coach Adam about how to be a better baker.
Be the Guest With the Best: Host and Hostess Gifts Worth Giving
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Be the Guest With the Best: Host and Hostess Gifts Worth Giving

Our editor-in-chief once received an entire Peking duck for hosting a dinner party. Don't do that. Give these awesome host/hostess gifts, instead.
Celebrating and Honoring the Life and Designs of Michael Graves
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Celebrating and Honoring the Life and Designs of Michael Graves

We take a look back at some of architect Michael Graves' finest and most famous kitchen tools, in celebration of his accomplished life.
The Nutshell: A Digestible Digest of Foodstuffs
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The Nutshell: A Digestible Digest of Foodstuffs

Your cheat sheet for everything happening in the world of food.
March Is a Tricky Time to Drink Beer, so Drink Bière de Mars
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March Is a Tricky Time to Drink Beer, so Drink Bière de Mars

March is the month to drink bière de Mars, a rustic farmhouse ale.
How to Drink Vermouth, Beyond the Martini
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How to Drink Vermouth, Beyond the Martini

Long the sideman, vermouth breaks out as a solo act.
Carbs Are Your Friend: Our Guide to New-Wave, Artisanal Bread
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Carbs Are Your Friend: Our Guide to New-Wave, Artisanal Bread

We might be living in the age of gluten-free everything, but the quality of artisanal bread baking in America has never been higher.
Way Better Than Your Morning Bowl of Oatmeal: Why Chefs are Cooking Savory Porridge
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Way Better Than Your Morning Bowl of Oatmeal: Why Chefs are Cooking Savory Porridge

The latest trend in restaurant food takes porridge beyond oatmeal and brown sugar—here's how (and why) you should cook savory porridge at home.
There's No Crying in the #BAOnionChallenge
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There's No Crying in the #BAOnionChallenge

We challenged these chefs to take the #BAOnionChallenge and chop as many onions as humanely possible in 15 seconds. Here's how they did.
Brooks Headley's Column on Food Allergies Really Struck a Chord With Our Readers
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Brooks Headley's Column on Food Allergies Really Struck a Chord With Our Readers

We received tons of responses about a recent allergy-focused article. Here are the highlights.
The Spiralizer: Why Your Next Bowl of Pasta Just Might Not Be Pasta at All
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The Spiralizer: Why Your Next Bowl of Pasta Just Might Not Be Pasta at All

Pasta? That's so last season. The latest culinary rage is spiralized veggies, with zucchini leading the charge. But no, we're not calling them "zoodles."
Elisabeth Moss Is Really Thankful for Bodegas
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Elisabeth Moss Is Really Thankful for Bodegas

Elisabeth Moss explains why NYC bodegas are, well, amazing.
Episode 6: Comfort Food and the State of the Drinking World
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Episode 6: Comfort Food and the State of the Drinking World

Adam and Bon Appétit food director Carla Music talk about our favorite comfort foods: soups, braises, and mac & cheese. Then, Adam, restaurant & drinks editor Andrew Knowlton, and bartender Damon Boelte discuss the state of the bar industry, how to make the perfect martini, and much more.
Ellie Kemper Is So Over Green Juice, Would Prefer Deep-Fried Ravioli
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Ellie Kemper Is So Over Green Juice, Would Prefer Deep-Fried Ravioli

Ellie Kemper chats about why she doesn't want green juice anymore, why the slow-cooker is amazing, and much more.
The Complete Guide to How Food Has Invaded Pop Culture (At Least According to Us)
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The Complete Guide to How Food Has Invaded Pop Culture (At Least According to Us)

Sure, we all eat, but what we eat has begun to define pop culture.
A Q&A With Tom Colicchio on the State of Food TV and His New MSNBC Gig
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A Q&A With Tom Colicchio on the State of Food TV and His New MSNBC Gig

We caught up with the "Best New Restaurant" host to talk restaurants, food TV, and his new gig as MSNBC's first food correspondent.
Your Dream Oscars Party Menu Is Here
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Your Dream Oscars Party Menu Is Here

We'd like to thank the Academy for this dream Oscars party menu.
Feast on the Best Food Moments From the Year's Best Picture Nominees
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Feast on the Best Food Moments From the Year's Best Picture Nominees

All the food scenes for the 2015 Best Picture nominees.
30 Rapid-Fire Questions for Wolfgang Puck
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30 Rapid-Fire Questions for Wolfgang Puck

We asked celebrity chef Wolfgang Puck 30 quick-fire questions about the Oscars, his favorite foods, and more.
How Chefs Used Food to Charm Their Significant Others
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How Chefs Used Food to Charm Their Significant Others

When it comes to love, chefs have a secret weapon up their sleeve: really good food.
Why Chefs Are (Finally) Cooking With Blood
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Why Chefs Are (Finally) Cooking With Blood

An increasing number of high-end chefs are cooking with blood…and it's not about the shock factor.
Black Dinah Chocolatiers: A Box of Valentine's Chocolates That's Actually Worth It
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Black Dinah Chocolatiers: A Box of Valentine's Chocolates That's Actually Worth It

There are a lot of bad heart-shaped boxes of chocolate out there. This is not one of them.