Recipes
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37 Easy and Indulgent Instant Pot Desserts for a Cozy Night at Home
How did we survive before the Instant Pot? Ah, the mysteries of life … Savvy home cooks, though, have long known that they can rely on the pressure cooker for much more than just chili, soup, or stew. Read on…
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Copycat McDonald’s Recipes You Can Make at Home
Many of us got to hone our cooking skills over the course of the pandemic. The next level: attempting to replicate our favorite restaurant meals. If you’re a fan of Mickey D’s, try your hand at recreating the iconic chain’s…
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30 Simple Recipes for a Memorable Easter Brunch
Due to the pandemic, most of us won’t be able to gather family and friends together (indoors, at least) for a traditional Easter dinner this year. Brunch might be a simpler option for a smaller crowd. With simple recipes and…
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Freezer-Friendly Meals That Will Always Taste Fresh
Some days you just want to open the freezer and find a delicious homemade dish ready to heat and eat. If you plan ahead, that can happen more often than not. Capitalize on a bit of downtime to create a…
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11 Cheap and Healthy Breakfast Combinations
“Clean eating,” the trend of consuming minimally processed foods, doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult, especially first thing in the morning. With the proper pairings, it’s possible to enjoy a delicious, healthy breakfast for just a few dollars a…
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20 Creative Alternatives to a Traditional Christmas Dinner
The weeks between Thanksgiving and New Year’s are a dinner-party delight. If ever there were a time to roll out the glitz and glam, this is it. And that often means a meal full of culinary bling — posh main…
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How to Make 24 Fast Food Sauces with Copycat Recipes
Now is a great time to experiment with making your favorite fast food sauces at home. The pandemic has not gone away yet, and with another wave potentially in the…
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Cook Like a Chef: 10 Easy Tricks for Creating Gourmet Dishes
Fine dining can be a delectable experience, and while there are ways to save, eating out at a fancy restaurant probably won’t be at the top of anyone’s priority list…
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20 Restaurant-Worthy Twists on Boring Pantry Staples
If you’re getting tired of the same old dishes you’ve been making from your pared-down pandemic pantry, good news: it’s easy to switch things up without going out and buying…
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15 DIY Sauces and Condiments to Liven up Multiple Meals
Americans love condiments, from ketchup and hot sauce to mustard and mayonnaise. Stocking up on store-bought sauces is convenient, but there are benefits to making your own. Premade sauces often…
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How to Make Your Own Cold Brew Coffee and Save
As summertime approaches and the heat ramps up, few things taste quite as refreshing as cold-brew coffee. But it can be an expensive treat compared with iced coffee, which is…
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16 Easy Pasta Salad Recipes for Summer
When the weather starts to sizzle but you’re stuck inside, look for meals that require little or no cooking and can be eaten chilled. For backyard picnics or quick weeknight…
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22 Quick and Easy Cold Salads for People Who Hate Lettuce
Salad doesn’t by definition have to include lettuce or other greens, and some folks are perfectly happy if leafy vegetables are missing links in their food chain. For them, these…
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20 Comfort Food Recipes That Freeze Well
Meal prep is essential for creating inexpensive versions of your favorite prepared frozen food. There are massive savings to be had when making your own version versus store-bought frozen food,…
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30 Amazing 5-Ingredient Recipes
Just because you’re short on ingredients, time, or counter space, doesn’t mean you have to forgo cooking delicious meals at home — even if you’re not able to grab everything…
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Babka to Yorkshire Pudding: 25 International Baked Goods to Try at Home
Sampling the bakery traditions of other cultures is a pleasure that can be enjoyed without the expense of travel — especially since our travel options are particularly limited these days…
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12 Clever Twists on Comfort Food That Mom Would Make
From preparing dinner for mom to creating memories with your kids, cooking is a loving way to celebrate Mother’s Day and share traditional family meals year-round. The comfort food prepared…
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Use Your Noodle: 20 Creative Recipes That Highlight Pasta’s Many Shapes
Pasta is widely considered the ultimate comfort food. Even gluten-sensitive stomachs can now enjoy gluten-free rice- and quinoa-based pastas of all varieties. Aside from being delicious and easy to prepare,…
