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A Parisian Cook's Trick to Flawless Fries
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A Parisian Cook's Trick to Flawless Fries

The French know their frites, so take it from this master home cook and teacher: Start your fries cold. Very cold.
How to Turn Mushrooms and Zucchini Into Vegetarian Meatballs
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How to Turn Mushrooms and Zucchini Into Vegetarian Meatballs

Plus a delicious Asian-inspired, deconstructed wonton soup to enjoy them in.
8 Cool Ways to Cook With Snow
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8 Cool Ways to Cook With Snow

How to make like Laura Ingalls Wilder during that long winter.
The Chocolate Mousse It Took Patricia Wells a Lifetime to Perfect
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The Chocolate Mousse It Took Patricia Wells a Lifetime to Perfect

Step one? Skip the egg yolks. They're only a distraction.
How to Make Patricia Wells' Magic Mushroom Soup
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How to Make Patricia Wells' Magic Mushroom Soup

We're pretty sure you could make this soup with your eyes closed.
Why Our Resident Pastry Chef Is Obsessed With This One-Bowl Cake
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Why Our Resident Pastry Chef Is Obsessed With This One-Bowl Cake

She's made it 10 times in the past year. So should you.
Why Your Grandma's Chicken Always Tastes Better
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Why Your Grandma's Chicken Always Tastes Better

The FDA says rinsing chicken is a bad idea. This old-fashioned trick is way smarter.
How the New York Times' Melissa Clark Does Dinner
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How the New York Times' Melissa Clark Does Dinner

The recipe queen of the New York Times really doesn't have time for your old-fashioned ideas about dinner.
Turn Leftover Rice Into This Delicious Japanese Dish
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Turn Leftover Rice Into This Delicious Japanese Dish

Ochazuke, a simple tea-and-rice dish, is a popular snack and meal in Japan. And there's a very good reason why.
How to Use a Blender as a Pepper Grinder
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How to Use a Blender as a Pepper Grinder

You’ve got enough to worry about—put down the pepper grinder.
The Hard Truth About Brownies: They're Better Without Chocolate
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The Hard Truth About Brownies: They're Better Without Chocolate

You may not understand this now, but you will soon, and for the rest of your life.
How Bryan Safi and Erin Gibson, Hosts of TV Land's "Throwing Shade," Cook After Dark
Kaya Toast: The Story of One of Malaysia’s Best Breakfasts
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Kaya Toast: The Story of One of Malaysia’s Best Breakfasts

Sweet, savory, salty, and utterly satisfying.
How Ditching Nonstick Taught Me to Be a Better Cook
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How Ditching Nonstick Taught Me to Be a Better Cook

Our nonstick pan-obsessed editor shares tips she learned for going back to stainless steel.
This is the Absolute Best King Cake in New Orleans
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This is the Absolute Best King Cake in New Orleans

We didn't set out to pick a winner among NOLA's king cakes. But one jumped out to us anyway.
Are You Throwing Away the Most Delicious Part of Your Cabbage?
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Are You Throwing Away the Most Delicious Part of Your Cabbage?

Here's how to make the most of it.
Step Aside, Avocado Toast. Cake Toast Is Here.
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Step Aside, Avocado Toast. Cake Toast Is Here.

Whether it's served as a morning meal or a midnight snack, "cake toast" takes the cake.
This Free Cookbook Offers Fortifying Recipes for Trying Times
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This Free Cookbook Offers Fortifying Recipes for Trying Times

Poets, activists, and home cooks put together their favorite recipes for getting through difficult days.
What to Eat After Midnight
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What to Eat After Midnight

Late night? Forgot to eat? This should cover it.
3 Incredible Matcha Drinks That Aren't Lattes
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3 Incredible Matcha Drinks That Aren't Lattes

Send these to anybody who thinks matcha is "gross."