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Fried Calamari Dreams Are Made of These
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Fried Calamari Dreams Are Made of These

The deep-fried squid with aioli is the must-order dish at NYC's Wildair. So we got the chefs to teach us how to make it at home.
The Most Unsung Fruit Is Sitting in Plain Sight
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The Most Unsung Fruit Is Sitting in Plain Sight

Banana ice cream and two-ingredient pancakes that'll take the most ignored fruit in your kitchen from sidepiece to main squeeze.
Avoid These Common Mistakes and Make Perfect Fruit Crumbles Every Time
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Avoid These Common Mistakes and Make Perfect Fruit Crumbles Every Time

Don't burn the crust, the most crucial part! And don't let the fruit sugars make it way too sweet. Here's how to avoid them all.
The Dry-Age Shortcut: How to Fake 45 Days in 48 Hours
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The Dry-Age Shortcut: How to Fake 45 Days in 48 Hours

Meet koji, the miracle grain that's going to change your steak game forever.
Make Your Own Breakfast Cereal with the Muesli Formula
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Make Your Own Breakfast Cereal with the Muesli Formula

Homemade muesli is so easy, you don't even need a recipe—just this formula.
Save Your Poached Eggs from Becoming a Wispy Mess
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Save Your Poached Eggs from Becoming a Wispy Mess

At last, a surefire way to make perfect poached eggs.
Fat: What Your Whole Grains Have Been Missing
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Fat: What Your Whole Grains Have Been Missing

Boiling grains is only the first step. Make rice, quinoa, farro, and more even better by stir-frying them.
Your Weekend Project: Our Best Fried Chicken Sandwich
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Your Weekend Project: Our Best Fried Chicken Sandwich

You're making our crunchy, juicy, best-ever fried chicken sandwich this weekend. Here's the step-by-step.
Don't Make These Common Mistakes When Cooking (or Baking!) with Butter
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Don't Make These Common Mistakes When Cooking (or Baking!) with Butter

Butter makes everything better—unless you make these common mistakes.
Chocolate Palmiers That Look Fancy (But Are Actually Super Easy)
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Chocolate Palmiers That Look Fancy (But Are Actually Super Easy)

Your friends will think you fancy, and only you'll know how truly simple it was to pull off.
There Is No Love Like Cast-Iron Pan Love
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There Is No Love Like Cast-Iron Pan Love

For Camino chef Russell Moore, a friend’s flea-market find turned into a lifelong love affair with vintage cast-iron pans.
The 4 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking Chicken Breasts
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The 4 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Cooking Chicken Breasts

Avoid these common chicken breast mistakes and pretty soon you'll be the breast around. Err… well, you know.
Make Silky Carbonara&-Not Scrambled Egg Pasta
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Make Silky Carbonara—Not Scrambled Egg Pasta

Carbonara can go from velvety to scrambled eggs in seconds. But it won't happen to you.
This Super-Fast Bean Stew Is Your Weekday Dinner Hero
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This Super-Fast Bean Stew Is Your Weekday Dinner Hero

We like big beans and we cannot lie.
Win Friends with Salad: 5 Truisms Everyone Should Know
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Win Friends with Salad: 5 Truisms Everyone Should Know

If anyone knows how to make a salad, it's the folks over at Sweetgreen. Listen up.
The Surefire Way to Get Crispy Fish Skin That Doesn't Stick to the Pan
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The Surefire Way to Get Crispy Fish Skin That Doesn't Stick to the Pan

Crispy skin on a fish fillet is a beautiful, beautiful thing.
3 Revamped Casserole Recipes That Prove They're Cool Again
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3 Revamped Casserole Recipes That Prove They're Cool Again

Casserole so beautiful, you can finally Instagram it without shame.
Don't Ruin Valentine's Day: Avoid These Chocolate Truffles Common Mistakes
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Don't Ruin Valentine's Day: Avoid These Chocolate Truffles Common Mistakes

Here's what most people screw up when attempting a chocolate truffles recipe at home.
Finally Make Silky, Low-Fuss Vinaigrette That Won't Separate
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Finally Make Silky, Low-Fuss Vinaigrette That Won't Separate

Learn how to emulsify your vinaigrette so that it'll actually stay as silky-smooth as you intended.
Yes, There Is Such a Thing as Easy Duck Confit
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Yes, There Is Such a Thing as Easy Duck Confit

And you thought there was no such thing as "easy" duck confit.
How to Care for that Fancy Carbon Steel Pan You Just Bought
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How to Care for that Fancy Carbon Steel Pan You Just Bought

Not cast-iron. Not stainless steel. Not nonstick. Here's how to use a carbon steel pan.
Marinate Your Feta and Never Look Back
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Marinate Your Feta and Never Look Back

You haven't lived till you've marinated your cheese.
Cast-Iron Skillet Pizza, Where Have You Been All Our Lives?
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Cast-Iron Skillet Pizza, Where Have You Been All Our Lives?

Thanks to a store-bought dough and a screaming-hot cast-iron skillet, weeknight pizza just got a whole lot better.
Stop Roasting Your Veg in a Screaming-Hot Oven
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Stop Roasting Your Veg in a Screaming-Hot Oven

Everyone says 450° is the only temp you should use to roast your veggies. Everyone is wrong.
Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Bacon, the World's Most Perfect Food
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Common Mistakes to Avoid When Making Bacon, the World's Most Perfect Food

There are some people out there committing truly heinous crimes against bacon. Don't be one of them. Avoid these common mistakes and enjoy the world's most perfect food.
The Secret to an Evenly Cooked Roasted Chicken
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The Secret to an Evenly Cooked Roasted Chicken

How to avoid the dreaded dry white meat.
Buffalo Wing Popcorn Is the Best Recipe We've Ever Made
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Buffalo Wing Popcorn Is the Best Recipe We've Ever Made

Watch and learn how to make Bon Appétit's absolute best buffalo wing popcorn just in time for the Super Bowl.
Your Ultimate Guide to Cooking with Dried Beans
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Your Ultimate Guide to Cooking with Dried Beans

If words like “humble” and “homey” come to mind when you think about beans, this primer will change your tune. Whether tumbled with citrus, roasted with sausage, or stewed with all that is bright and green, these are winter’s stealth powerhouses.
What No One Tells You About Salmon Teriyaki: It's Really, Really Easy
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What No One Tells You About Salmon Teriyaki: It's Really, Really Easy

Not to mention it tastes infinitely better than the stuff you'll find at a shopping mall food court.
How Bakery Breads Get Those Gorgeous Patterns (and How Your Loaves Can, Too)