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Mom Gets Her Grill On
The Faster Way to Soak Beans for Cooking
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The Faster Way to Soak Beans for Cooking

Forget presoaking them overnight--our method is much faster (and fun, because you get to call it the "power soak")
Is Homemade Granola Worth the Effort?
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Is Homemade Granola Worth the Effort?

Can a snack associated with the natural food movement really be better from a bag?
The Family That Eats Baked Goods Together Stays Together
The Mighty Baking Sheet
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The Mighty Baking Sheet

Make this kitchen staple your best friend
5 Common Mistakes Folks Make When Cooking Quinoa
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5 Common Mistakes Folks Make When Cooking Quinoa

How to cook quinoa at home (start by brushing up on what NOT to do). Avoid these common mistakes.
The Incredible Edible Flying Cheesecake
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The Incredible Edible Flying Cheesecake

It's hump day. Why not celebrate with something sweet? Welcome to Baking Wednesdays
Salt Roasting
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Salt Roasting

It keeps those veggies moist, too
Best-Ever Twice-Baked Potatoes (Warning
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Best-Ever Twice-Baked Potatoes (Warning

Topped with bacon-sesame brittle. As you do
Black-Bottomed Pie, You Make the Rockin' World Go 'Round
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Black-Bottomed Pie, You Make the Rockin' World Go 'Round

Was a skinny little lad, never knew no good from bad
5 Reasons That Indoor Grills Are Essential This Winter
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5 Reasons That Indoor Grills Are Essential This Winter

Missing your grill as we head into February? This post's for you
Little Devils
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Little Devils

Bacon fat pushes their flavor over the top (in a good way)
What's Better Than a Cookie?
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What's Better Than a Cookie?

Bet you'll never guess
Dixie Caviar, Y'all
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Dixie Caviar, Y'all

Well, gee, that's some fancy stuff
Is Homemade Hummus Worth the Effort?
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Is Homemade Hummus Worth the Effort?

This healthy snack might just be better plucked from a supermarket shelf
There are SO MANY Reasons Not to Throw Away Celery Leaves
How to Make Your Own Buttermilk (a.k.a. Liquid Gold)
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How to Make Your Own Buttermilk (a.k.a. Liquid Gold)

Whether you use it for fried chicken or salad dressing, it's best to go homemade
Ace the Cakes
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Ace the Cakes

Master the art with our step-by-step guide
The Secret to Coconut Cake
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The Secret to Coconut Cake

Hint: It might remind you of college
The 5 Most Common Guacamole Mistakes
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The 5 Most Common Guacamole Mistakes

Don't end up with brown goop on game day
What, This Old (Salty Bourbon Caramel) Thing?
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What, This Old (Salty Bourbon Caramel) Thing?

It was nothing! Easy as pie.
Parts Is Parts
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Parts Is Parts

And fry it goooood.
The 4 Most Common Bacon Cooking Mistakes
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The 4 Most Common Bacon Cooking Mistakes

If you're using a frying pan, you're doing it wrong
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The Working Mom's Top 5 Tips for Making Dinner Happen

How to feed your kids a home-cooked meal every night--even when you're not there
There's a Lot to Say About Persimmons
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There's a Lot to Say About Persimmons

But we think you should just bake them into this bread instead.
And Now, We Make All of Your Kids' Dreams Come True
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And Now, We Make All of Your Kids' Dreams Come True

This is a breakfast cookie.
Is Mac and Cheese from Scratch Worth the Effort?
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Is Mac and Cheese from Scratch Worth the Effort?

We see if a popular storebought brand compares to a bubbling, creamy homemade casserole
The Fluffiest Coconut Rice Ever
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The Fluffiest Coconut Rice Ever

Those brown flecks are caramelized bits of coconut cream (swoon)