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How to Make Beef Tartare Like a Pro
Five tips make this classic bistro dish a cinch to pull off at home.

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Cookbook Review: Gjelina, by Travis Lett
The new cookbook from Los Angeles restaurant Gjelina is full of complicated restaurant dishes, but it has lots to teach even beginner cooks.

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The Secret History of Mac and Cheese
It's gooey. It's delicious. But where does the stuff come from? We find out in our new video series The Secret History of....


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What Can I Prep for Thanksgiving Waaaay in Advance?
Time to become a Turkey Day Prepper.

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Eat Hummus for Dinner
Turn your favorite dip into a satisfying meal with these 5 topping ideas.

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Homemade Chicken Stock Is Easy and Delicious
Homemade chicken stock is easy to make and way tastier than the store-bought stuff.

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The Keys to Making Great Bánh Mì at Home
Not making this classic Vietnamese sandwich at home? Don't worry—Sandwich Theory will show you the way.

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Upgrade Your Hot Apple Cider
A few twists make this signature fall drink even more inviting.


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Should You Buy The New Ottolenghi Book?
An Ottolenghi restaurant book, a homey, rustic cookbook from a world-renowned Swedish chef, a Southern cookbook you've never seen before, and a two hour banana bread recipe that works.

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Can You Really Cook Fish From Frozen?
Sure, skipping that whole "thawing" thing saves time and energy, but does it produce the same results?

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A New Way to Use Spices in Baked Goods
Welcome to Cook's Notes, where we hang out with our favorite home cooks, listen to their stories, and learn to make one of their signature dishes. In this installment, we head inside the kitchen of The New Sugar and Spice author Samantha Seneviratne.

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Freezer Burn 101
What is it, exactly? How do you recognize it? And what do you do when you find it?



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You Might Be Leaving the Essence of These Vegetables in the Trash
And you might be leaving them out.

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Why Frozen Is (Sometimes) Better Than Fresh
Because they're cheaper, easier, last longer, and sometimes, are just plain better than the fresh stuff.

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3 Flawless Fall Doughnut Recipes
When cider doughnut season hit, we started developing a foolproof recipe. Several dozen doughnuts later, we hit the jackpot.

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The 5 Rules You Need to Remember When Deep-Frying
Keep these 5 tips in mind, and you'll be confidently frying chicken in no time.