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Remembering the Man Who Popularized Cajun Cooking
The New Orleans chef died last week, but his memory lives on in the kitchen.


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The Ultimate Broth Comes From Something You Throw Away
Brodo di Parmigiano. Say it with me.


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The 6 Martinis You Need to Know
There's no cocktail more classic than a gin martini. But even a perfect drink—usually made with gin, dry vermouth, and lemon—can get boring. First master the original and then switch up your martini game with any of these riffs on the classic.

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Crispy Shallots Belong On Pretty Much Everything
It’s about time you became fast friends with the best topping since croutons.

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The Best Patty Melt. Ever.
Yes, there's a wrong way to make a patty melt. We're here to help you avoid the pitfalls.


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New Fall Cookbooks That Will Get You Cooking for the Fun of It
Ukrainian food with a sense of humor, a year's worth of pastas, cooking for pleasure, and the ultimate Emeril.

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6 Ways to Get Your Lasagna Ready For the Fall
Layer your pasta like you’d layer your clothes.

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How to Prep Potatoes to Make Them Extra-Crispy
This simple prep turns potatoes—and other fruits and veg—into a dignified series of golden, hyperflavored layers.


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7 Food Waste Tips We Learned From the City Harvest Cookbook
The recipes are great. The #WasteLess tips are even better.

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The Fast, French Trick to Giving Vegetables Slow-Cooked Flavor
Glazing is the ultimate “swing season” cooking technique.

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Taco Night Nachos
Nachos may not make up for the Cowboys' injury-riddled lineup, but they sure don't hurt.

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The $15 Appliance That Can Save You 5 Minutes Every Day
A watched pot never boils. But an electric kettle boils faster than anything.

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Cookbook Review: Michael Solomonov's Zahav
Chef Michael Solomonov's un-cheffy restaurant book will teach you to make a mean hummus while embracing the many cuisines of Israel.

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4 Holiday Entertaining Shortcuts
Those calm and collected party hosts you see on TV? This is how they do it.


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5 Things Other Than Cinnamon to Stuff Inside Your Cinnamon Rolls
Chocolate croissant, meet your match.