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Expert Advice
Skip the Boxed Pudding Mix. Banana Cream Pie Is Better Without It
This totally from-scratch version of the classic has a silky custard filling and a whipped cream topping with a hint of bourbon.

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This 1989 Dollywood Cookbook Is a National Treasure
Meet the Dolly Parton cookbook you’ve never heard of.

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Think You Hate Cottage Cheese? Try Whipping It
One simple move transforms cottage cheese into a spectacular spread.

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Banish Dry Cake With This Easy Pastry Chef Trick
This simple technique adds moisture and flavor to your cakes—and helps them last longer.

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The Best Time to Order Seeds Is Actually Right Now
Or whenever you’re thinking about them, really.

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Do You Need to Rinse Your Rice?
It depends on what sort of rice dish you’re cooking. Learn when it makes a difference to rinse your rice.

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Better Bread Pudding Starts With This 2-Minute Sauce
Plus, essential tips for making great bread pudding every time.

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Take Your Next Cocktail With a Grain of Salt
When it comes to bitter cocktails, a tiny pinch of salt can curb bitterness and bring out herbaceous, fragrant, punchy flavors.

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This Quick Vegetable Massaman Curry Breaks All the Rules
This shortcut curry gets its bite from red curry paste, a touch of sweetness from Granny Smith apple, and plenty of depth from cinnamon and star anise.

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How to Make an Easy, Cheesy Hash Brown Casserole
With some help from frozen shredded hash browns, this quick casserole has you covered for your next brunch centerpiece or Thanksgiving side.

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How to Make Pancakes Without Any Measuring Cups
Any juice cup or mug is all you need to make these simple but delicious pancakes.

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The No-Fail Way to Roast Sweet Potatoes
With these handy tips in mind, you’ll know exactly how to roast sweet potatoes that are perfectly tender and crispy, every time.

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This Is the Best Way to Store Your Everyday Butter
Plus tips for storing the stuff you won’t use right away too.

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Can You Magic Shell It? With Fortune Cookies, the Answer Is Yes.
This three-ingredient hack turns those cookies into liquid gold that solidifies the moment you pour it over ice cream.

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Does Soy Sauce Need to Be Refrigerated?
Cooks, soy sauce sellers, and food safety experts all weigh in on why may want to refrigerate your soy sauce.

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Why Does Spinach Make My Teeth Feel Weird?
You’re not alone if eating spinach gives you that fuzzy feeling.

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How to Add More Texture and Color to Your Next Pot of Rice
For more nuanced flavor and varied texture, try teaming up a few different grains to make your own custom mix.

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The Real Story of the Hummingbird Cake Starts in 1960s Jamaica
Before it became a Southern classic, it was a celebration of Caribbean flavors, used by a tourism board to entice travelers to Jamaica.

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This 3-Ingredient Trick Makes Michelin-Star-Worthy Fruit Salad
The savory-sweet combo will turn any piece of fruit into an elegant dessert, snack, or garnish.

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Garlic Paste Is a Quick Shortcut to Big Flavor
Give those cloves a quick whiz in the blender with some olive oil, and keep it handy to transform stews, pots of rice, and more.