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The Secret to Delicious Vegan Korean Food Is My Fish-Free ‘Fishy’ Sauce
Fish sauce is integral to Korean cuisine, but this vegan version still packs a ton of fermented, briny, and umami flavor.

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Why Loud Food Tastes Better, and Other Reasons Texture Matters
Our brains are wired to love crunchy things. But what about creamy, sticky, chewy, and all?

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For the Creamiest Vegan Mac and Cheese, Use Cashews
Vegan macaroni and cheese that’s creamy, comforting, and truly satisfying? Yes, it's actually possible.

Thanksgiving
This Basque-Style Sweet Potato Cheesecake Is a Delicious Study in Contrasts
The rich, earthy flavor of baked sweet potatoes meets the luscious sweetness of a deeply browned cheesecake.

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This Instant Pot Japchae Is, In Fact, Instant
Set aside your skepticism because using the faddish pressure cooker for these traditional Korean noodles actually works—and in a fraction of the time it takes to cook them conventionally.

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Toaster Ovens Do It Better
A toaster oven cooks faster, and with more control, than its full-size counterpart—and it's the perfect size for preparing micro-batches of freshly baked treats.

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Gluten-Free Fresh Pasta at Home? You Can Do That
A blend of chickpea and store-bought GF flour makes for an easy homemade dough with surprising chew.

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How Tempura Evolved From a Portuguese Staple to a Japanese Art
Influenced by the Portuguese, the Japanese mastered the practice of using a batter to coat and fry all sorts of vegetables, delicate leaves, and succulent seafood.

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A Food Lover’s Guide to Cooking with Parkinson's
Cooking is a complex task that helps keep your thinking sharp and your body moving. And when you’re dealing with a health challenge, homemade food can help you feel your best.

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This Creamy, Spicy Dip Is What Your Tortilla Chips Have Wanted All Along
The Mayan toasted pumpkin seed and tomato dip known as sikil p’aak is spicy, rich, and deeply savory.

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Is It Crispy or Is It Crunchy?
What makes a potato chip crispy, or iceberg lettuce crunchy? How do we parse the difference between the two terms? And does it even really matter?

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I’m Making Mooncakes for Mid-Autumn Festival—and You Should Too
Although ways of celebrating differ throughout China, mooncakes have a starring role no matter the region.

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This Mushroom Adobo Is Tangy, Garlicky, and Delicious
Chef Raj Abat’s vegan version of the Filipino classic has all of the flavor and none of the meat.

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An Extra-Thick Apple and Cheddar Dutch Baby Is Peak Fall
Make this easy, fruit-studded, cheese-topped meal for breakfast, dinner, or any time you like, as long as apple season is in effect.

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Turn Your Pineapple Peels Into Delicious, Boozy Tepache
Call it the original low-alcohol option: This easy ferment makes use of your fruit scraps and a handful of warm spices to produce a delicious and refreshing mixer.

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Cheese Fries Are Great, But Chana Masala Cheese Fries Are Even Better
This combination of crispy sweet potato fries, spicy chana masala chili, melty cheese, spicy green chutney, and cooling yogurt hits every note perfectly.


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This Potato Soup Is Hiding a Cheesy Surprise
My caldo de queso brings together chunks of queso fresco, potatoes, and summer vegetables in a tomato-rich broth.

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Awash in Squash? Grill Your Zucchini for This Hearty Salad
Faced with an oversupply of zucchini, I did as I often do in this situation and fired up the grill. A dressing anchored by preserved lemon paste delivers a layer of acidity that zucchini thrives upon.

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Leftover Potato Salad Is Just Waiting to Become Roasted Potatoes
You read that right: The only thing better than potato salad is potato salad that’s been turned into crispy roasted potatoes.