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Gelatina de Mosaico Looks Like Terrazzo, Tastes Like a Dream
Lots of gelatin desserts can get artistic and architectural, but only one has the bold, modern, multicolored look of gelatina de mosaico. But the best part of this dessert is that it’s completely customizable—to your artistic vision, yes, but also to your taste.

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How to Cook Quinoa Perfectly Every Single Time
This super side dish is ready in under 20 minutes.


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Step Aside, Potatoes: (Almost) Any Vegetable Has Gnocchi Potential
Carrots, beets, broccoli, winter squash, and more can easily become a bowl of perfect, pillowy bites.

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Your Work From Home Setup Needs a Diffuser
Running and meditation have their place—but working in a bergamot-scented cloud does, too.

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You Can Absolutely Make Fermented Hot Sauce at Home
Add to your store-bought collection with a spicy, complex drizzle of your own design.

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Not All Great Bread Is Sourdough, and This Loaf Proves It
Straight doughs aren't trendy or revered by the bread community. But they're just as delicious—and they're perfect for 2021.

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COOK9: An Easy 3-Day Meal Plan Suited for 2021
You don’t need the full COOK90 this year. But it never hurts to refresh your memory that successful cooking is just a meal plan—and a few nextovers—away.

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A Homemade Noodle for Beginners
Noodle-making is a science and an art. But everybody starts somewhere, and for that, Hetty McKinnon has the perfect recipe.

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4 Fundamentals of Nonalcoholic Cocktails
Taking a break from booze? You can still make great drinks.

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You Can Cook This: A Month of Inspiring Recipes From the Best Cooks We Know
Homemade noodles, extra-buttery pastries, and crispy mushroom tacos—these are the things that will keep us excited to be in the kitchen in 2021.

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Cookbook Bundles Make the Best Gifts
How to make a new cookbook into an even more thoughtful gift? Pair with an essential, and specific, ingredient or tool.

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The Secret to the Crispiest (and Easiest) Hash Browns Is Boiling Potatoes in Advance
Hash browns might not seem like a nextover food, but with a little foresight, you can make a batch in minutes.

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27 Decor Gifts for Everyone on Your List
Whether it’s your friend who’s still redecorating or the second cousin you barely know—there’s a candle (or a throw, or a plant) they’ll love.

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Grated Dough Equals Great Shortbread
Featuring a layer of jam streaked through the center, these shortbread bars are made with dough that’s frozen (for up to a month!) and then grated right into the pan.

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Why We’re Obsessed With Chewy Brownies—and How to Finally Make Them
Why are we obsessed with them? How do we recreate them? And do they even exist in the first place?

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A Pastry Chef’s Guide to Baking on a Budget
Nobody knows how to control costs like a professional chef. Here, the owner of Savannah’s Back in the Day Bakery breaks down how to bake without breaking the bank.

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The Best Eggnog Has No Eggs in It
I know what you’re thinking, but this almond milk–based “holiday nog” can do it all.


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Why You Should Crumple Your Parchment Before You Use It
This quick trick puts parchment in its place, which is good for your cakes, your cookies, and yes, your Thanksgiving pies.