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You Can Find Everything You Need for These Wings in Your Fridge Door
Sticky, spicy, sweet, salty—these maple-wasabi chicken wings get tons of flavor from a bunch of fridge and pantry staples.

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You Don’t Actually Have to Soak Beans Overnight
Armed with several pounds of pintos, we set out to debunk some of the most common bean myths, including the oft-asked question: do you actually have to soak beans?

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Molly Yeh’s Household Is Fueled by Frozen Dumplings and Lightning-Fast Rice Bowls
The author and Food Network host has her grocery runs down to a science.

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The Secret to Better Layer Cakes Is Already in Your Cabinet
Looking for a sky-high stack of layers or your own custom-shaped cake? Reach for the same pan you use to roast your broccoli.

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Don’t Skip This Little (but Crucial) Step Whenever You’re Cooking Meat
Whether you’re searing, roasting, or grilling, this one simple step will give your meat better browning and flavor.

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A 2-Ingredient Trick for More Luxurious Sweet Potatoes
An old-school salt crust helps take a very simple ingredient to flavorful new heights.

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Candy Your Kumquats. Your Cakes Will Thank You
If you only buy kumquats once this year, give them the five-star treatment.

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A Visual Guide to 13 Extremely Handy Knife Cuts
Follow this guide to chop, mince, and dice your way around the kitchen with confidence.

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Clear Your Fridge (and Sinuses) With Mala Dry Pot
With a flurry of Sichuan peppercorns and dried chiles, this stir-fry turns your leftovers into fiery riches.

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Stop Throwing Away Your Potato Skins and Stick Them in a Taco Instead
Originally born of necessity during lean times, tacos de pobre have become a mainstream staple in Mexican home kitchens.

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This One-Skillet Chicken and Biscuits Is a Lifesaver
The best parts of chicken pot pie join forces with stress-free drop biscuits in this easy dish.

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5 Baking Powder Substitutes for Fluffy Cakes and Flaky Biscuits
No, you can’t just swap in baking soda—here’s why.

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Does Maple Syrup Need to Be Refrigerated?
Here’s how you should really be storing maple syrup when you're not drizzling it over a stack of pancakes.

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If You Have 3 Ingredients and a Skillet, You Can Make Arepas
These warm, toasty cornmeal pockets can be slathered with butter, stuffed with scrambled eggs, or sandwiched around sliced avocado and cheese.

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How Do You Know When It's Time to Throw Out Pickles?
Take it from the experts—those spears won't last forever.

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Your Kitchen Probably Needs a Pot Rail
It’s a simple, stylish, and practical way to eke a little extra storage space out of a small or over-crowded kitchen.

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How to Poach an Egg in 5 Easy Steps
You’ve mastered the scramble. The over-easy egg is practically second nature. Now it’s time to take on poaching.

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This Vintage Soda Fountain Ingredient Packs a Sour Punch
When you want pure sour without the lemon flavor, acid phosphate is your friend.

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Marcella Hazan’s 3-Ingredient Dessert Ends Any Meal With Style
Caffeine, booze, ice cream. This dessert has it all.