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The Surprising Trick That Takes the Heat Out of Any Chile Pepper
Just pop open a can of soda. (No, really—you need a can of soda for this trick.)

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12 Uses for Coffee Filters
Besides providing a vessel for your morning fix, here are way more ways a coffee filter can save your life.

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The Easy Extra Step That Makes Every Grain Taste Better
With a little heat and a few minutes, you can make every grain in your kitchen go from flavor zero to flavor hero.

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Pickled Red Onions Will Un-Boring Your Cooking
You're just a few ingredients away from a superstar condiment that will make just about anything you cook that much better. Plus, look at that lovely pink color.

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Maple Syrup and Eggs Belong Together
Sweet eggs for breakfast are an indulgent treat worth trying.

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The Best Grocery Store in America Is Kalustyan's
More flavor per square foot than any other place on the planet.

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You're Going to Be Putting This Green Sauce on Everything
Seriously, the stuff is addictive.


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All the (Healthy) Cereals, Ranked
The cereals that are worth waking up for—and the ones that are basically a nightmare.

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A New Way to Weeknight Pasta
Each week we round up our favorite food photos on Instagram—it's all part of #CookIt, our hashtag that captures what happens after you find the recipe. This week we found some good looking fava beans, yet another avocado toast variation, and our new favorite ice cream flavor.

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In Praise of a Well-Seasoned Sheet Pan
Don't make yourself crazy trying to get this kitchen workhorse shiny again. Those stains and blotches will help you cook better.

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Is Agave the New High-Fructose Corn Syrup?
Agave nectar has long been touted as a more nutritious sweetener. But lately, the health glow has faded. One Epicurious editor talks to a clinical nutritionist to find out if the decline in popularity is fad or fact.


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Prepping Artichokes Doesn't Have to Be Torture
The easiest way to cook these thorny thistles also happens to be the most delicious one.

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I Cooked Soft-Shelled Crabs For the First Time
And found, well, they’re a piece of cake. Crab cake.

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Make Better, Cheesier, Melty-er Hot Dips Without a Recipe
Because oven-baked dips are exactly what you need for the coldest days and the biggest football games.

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How to Make Creamy, Dreamy Risotto Without a Recipe
Risotto may seem fancy, but it's actually super simple to make. Memorize this easy technique and you'll never have to look at a recipe for risotto again.

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Why I Won’t Be Shamed for Cooking “Mom Recipes"
Getting dinner on the table night after night is no easy feat. So let's not shame parents who sometimes need to take a shortcut or two.

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The Mezcal Sunset Is No Sunrise Cocktail
A new version of the classic cocktail, made with mezcal and DIY grenadine.

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This Mother's Day, Don't Bother Your Mom With Cooking Questions
We're here for you on Mom's day off.