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How to Make a Perfect (Old-School) Chicken, Tuna, or Egg Salad Sandwich
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How to Make a Perfect (Old-School) Chicken, Tuna, or Egg Salad Sandwich

A classic chicken, tuna, or egg salad sandwich is always the right choice. We've got no-fail recipes for all three.
Graham Cracker Soup Is Real, and It's Something You Need Right Now
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Graham Cracker Soup Is Real, and It's Something You Need Right Now

Graham cracker soup is the best, easiest, cheapest, (and okay, maybe also the weirdest) breakfast you haven't tried yet.
Can It Baba? These Charred Veg Dips Go Way Beyond Eggplant
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Can It Baba? These Charred Veg Dips Go Way Beyond Eggplant

There's a method to making baba ghanoush. And it applies to way more than eggplant.
Build Better Flavor By Avoiding These Marinade Common Mistakes
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Build Better Flavor By Avoiding These Marinade Common Mistakes

A marinade can make all the difference between "good" and "holy geez, that is amazing." But first, mix together a better marinade by avoiding these common mistakes.
How Hot Water Can Transform Your Office Lunch Into Something Awesome
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How Hot Water Can Transform Your Office Lunch Into Something Awesome

All you need for an better lunch at the office is… hot water. Here's how to hack everything from a soft-boiled egg to DIY rice noodles.
Coconut Toast: The Best Way to Start Monday Morning
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Coconut Toast: The Best Way to Start Monday Morning

Like coconut? Try using coconut manna instead of butter on your toast.
How Not to Screw Up Sangria, So You Can Make Fruit & Booze Magic at Home
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How Not to Screw Up Sangria, So You Can Make Fruit & Booze Magic at Home

There's no shame in sangria. Unless it's bad sangria.
Migas Are the Best "Crumbs" You'll Ever Eat for Breakfast
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Migas Are the Best "Crumbs" You'll Ever Eat for Breakfast

Got tortillas? Got scrambled eggs? You're halfway to making this easy, weekday breakfast migas recipe.
Rhubarb Sauce, Because You Don't Always Have Time for Pie
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Rhubarb Sauce, Because You Don't Always Have Time for Pie

Easier than pie, faster than cake, rhubarb sauce is the best dessert you can make with those sweet-tart stalks. Here's how to go from stalk to sauce in 30 minutes flat.
Brew a Better Batch of Iced Tea: Don't Make These Mistakes
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Brew a Better Batch of Iced Tea: Don't Make These Mistakes

Whether you like it sweet or just plain strong, there are a few common mistakes you should avoid when making iced tea.
The Best Thing You're Not Doing to Your Morning Eggs
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The Best Thing You're Not Doing to Your Morning Eggs

Your eggs are about to get a major upgrade.
The Only Technique You Need to Know for Grilled Fish
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The Only Technique You Need to Know for Grilled Fish

Don't be scared to grill fish. This is the only method you need to know.
Yogurt Toast: It's a Thing, and You Should Get In On It
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Yogurt Toast: It's a Thing, and You Should Get In On It

Forget the butter. Forget the bowl. What you really want to be eating is yogurt—on your toast.
Yes, You Want to Grill This Big and Beautiful Pork Chop Immediately
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Yes, You Want to Grill This Big and Beautiful Pork Chop Immediately

Instead of grilling individual chops for a crowd, get a massive one and cook it to share. Here's how it's done.
The Best Thing You're Not Grilling: How to Cook Fruit on Your Barbecue
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The Best Thing You're Not Grilling: How to Cook Fruit on Your Barbecue

Fruit becomes extra sweet and delicious when charred and caramelized on the grill. Here's how to get it right on your backyard barbecue.
It's All About the Marinade: How to Grill Super Juicy Chicken Wings
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It's All About the Marinade: How to Grill Super Juicy Chicken Wings

Crispy skin, tender meat, and herby, big flavor—no wonder chicken wings are one of our favorite things to throw on the grill.
Learn This Simple Formula and Never Make a Mediocre Salad Again
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Learn This Simple Formula and Never Make a Mediocre Salad Again

Anyone can learn how to make salad. This formula will show you how to make a knockout one, every time.
Well-Dressed: How to Make Any Vinaigrette by Avoiding These Common Mistakes
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Well-Dressed: How to Make Any Vinaigrette by Avoiding These Common Mistakes

Not only does homemade salad dressing taste better than the bottled stuff, it's easy to whip up. Here's how to make a vinaigrette.
How to Not Screw Up Cooking With Frozen Shrimp
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How to Not Screw Up Cooking With Frozen Shrimp

Here's what you need to know about cooking with frozen shrimp.
All Pie, All the Time: Our Guide to the Best-Ever Crust, Filling, and More
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All Pie, All the Time: Our Guide to the Best-Ever Crust, Filling, and More

That phrase "easy as pie"? It's about to make sense.
How to Make Panzanella, the Best Summer Salad Ever
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How to Make Panzanella, the Best Summer Salad Ever

Any salad that's mostly bread is one we want to make and eat immediately. So, how do you make a bready, panzanella-inspired salad without a recipe?
The Only 3 Pie Crust Techniques You'll Ever Need
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The Only 3 Pie Crust Techniques You'll Ever Need

Whether you're a baking beginner or a seasoned pro, one of these crimping and venting styles is perfect for your next pie.
You Should Make Your Own Jam This Morning. No, Really
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You Should Make Your Own Jam This Morning. No, Really

If you have time to brew a cup of coffee, you have time to make your own skillet jam in the morning. It's worth it!
What Your Ice Cream Really Needs Is (More) Chocolate
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What Your Ice Cream Really Needs Is (More) Chocolate

Want to take your crunchy ice cream mix-ins to the next level? We talked to the pros to get the, um, scoop.
Sprout It Out Loud: How to DIY Your Own Bean and Seed Sprouts
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Sprout It Out Loud: How to DIY Your Own Bean and Seed Sprouts

Learn how to make sprouts at home by soaking beans—it's easy and cost-effective.
How to Make a Cold Noodle Salad, the Most Perfect Summer Food
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How to Make a Cold Noodle Salad, the Most Perfect Summer Food

Chewy noodles, crunchy veg, and an addictive dressing—here's how to keep yourself in cold noodle salads all summer, no recipe required.