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The Tie That Binds
Would You Pay $299 for a "Healthy" Deep Fryer?
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Would You Pay $299 for a "Healthy" Deep Fryer?

Could there possibly be such a thing as a low-fat fryer? When I heard about it, I had to test it out.
All I Want for Valentine's Day
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All I Want for Valentine's Day

To mark the mixer's 90th anniversary, KitchenAid has released a limited edition in candy apple red with a sturdy glass bowl that harks back to earlier models.
Heart-Shaped Kitchenware We Love
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Heart-Shaped Kitchenware We Love

We've searched high and low for heart-shaped gadgets that will help get you in the mood for cooking--or make a wonderful gift for a loved one.
A Beginner's Guide to Coffee Brewing
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A Beginner's Guide to Coffee Brewing

Here at Bon Appetit, we stand by the old-school Chemex brewer or a French press to get the job done.
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Plant a Crisis Garden, Survive a Nuclear Holocaust

A sensational commercial from "your friends at Solutions from Science," offers crisis seeds to provide an endless supply of nutrient-dense foods for your family.
Maine Attraction
Boiling an Egg Just Got Less Boring
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Boiling an Egg Just Got Less Boring

A watched pot never boils. Thankfully, Eggwatchers.com gives you something else to do.
Quick Winter Dinner Party Dessert
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Quick Winter Dinner Party Dessert

I love the phrase "I'll bring dessert." To a host, it takes off a little pressure and saves a little money. To the person offering, it means "I get to bake!"
The 3 Best Ways to Keep a Sponge Clean
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The 3 Best Ways to Keep a Sponge Clean

Using a sponge to wipe down the counters might make your kitchen look sparkly-clean, but that's about all it does.
Your Creative Chili Toppings
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Your Creative Chili Toppings

We share our readers' best ideas for ideas for chili garnish.
Your Secret Chili Ingredients Unveiled
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Your Secret Chili Ingredients Unveiled

We asked our readers what secret ingredients they put in their "best chili ever" and got some unexpected responses.
Onion Tears
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Onion Tears

I suffer from a medical condition of very sensitive eyeballs, or what my doctor calls "being tremendously lame."
The Best Kitchen Gadgets of the Year
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The Best Kitchen Gadgets of the Year

I'll admit it, I'm a sucker for kitchen tools. Granted, an awful lot of them are completely and totally useless, but every year a few things come out that I find I can't cook without. Here are my 10 favorites from the past year.
Bar None
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Bar None

A Love Letter to Celery Root
10 Delicious, Affordable Gifts for Food Lovers
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10 Delicious, Affordable Gifts for Food Lovers

Maybe it's the economy, but there seem to be a lot of people this year who are making presents rather than buying them. If you've got food lovers on your list (and who doesn't) or you need a hostess gift with a personal touch, here are my 10 favorite gifts from the kitchen.
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Cherpumple, the World's Most Insane Dessert

What do you call a dessert that combines apple, cherry, and pumpkin pies, along with layers of spice, golden, and white cake? It's the Cherpumple, the dessert world's answer to turducken.
Fear of Phyllo
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Fear of Phyllo

The 7 Most Common Turkey Emergencies (and How to Fix Them)
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The 7 Most Common Turkey Emergencies (and How to Fix Them)

Here's our best advice for Turkey 911.
How to Make "Bleeding" Cupcakes for Halloween
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How to Make "Bleeding" Cupcakes for Halloween

Put these cupcakes out on your Halloween snack table and you will be crowned the buffet vampire slayer.
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Is Lamb Environmentally Unfriendly?

Chris's Recipe Review: Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Tomato-Fennel Vinaigrette
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One Last Reason to Grill This Year

Bridget's Recipe Review: Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb with Tomato-Fennel Vinaigrette
Affordable Ways to Add Color to Your Kitchen--for a Cause
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Affordable Ways to Add Color to Your Kitchen--for a Cause

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Support a good cause--and add some color to your kitchen--with these great products.
Fat Fight
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Fat Fight

Have you ever tried cooking something delicious without using any fat? It's almost impossible. Fat keeps foods moist, stops them from sticking, and helps kick up the flavor in so many wonderful ways. But how do different fats stack up against one another calorie-wise?
Better than Turkey: A Vegetarian Main Dish for Thanksgiving
10 Things to Do with a Pint of Ice Cream...
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10 Things to Do with a Pint of Ice Cream...

...besides eat it straight from the carton, of course. These 10 easy recipes all use purchased ice cream and any one of them would be the perfect topper to a Labor Day barbecue.