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Expert Advice
The Fastest Way to Ripen Bananas Isn’t the Best
We tested multiple hacks, but only one created both tender and sweet bananas.

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23 Recipes That Deploy a Dollop of Dijon
Double-the-mustard chicken, gingery mustard BBQ sauce, cider-dijon pork with roasted apples, and more.

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31 Puff Pastry Recipes for Effortless Sweets, Appetizers, and More
Like potato-cheddar samosas, Egyptian bread pudding, and a super-fancy (extremely easy) pear tart.

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23 Butternut Squash Recipes That Aren’t All Soup
Ceamy one-pot sausage pasta, cod in “leftover soup” sauce, maple-squash cake, and more.
Origin Stories

The High Cost of Year-Round Asparagus
How did this icon of spring go from seasonal treasure to year-round supermarket staple? Free trade and the war on drugs provide some clues.

What’s the Difference Between Ginger Ale and Ginger Beer?
When you want bubbles and spice and everything nice, which one do you choose?

Where Did All the Apples Go?
There were once 17,000 varieties of apples in North America. Why have so many gone extinct?

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15 Types of Squash and How to Cook Them
Finally learn the difference between kabocha and red kuri.

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37 Fruit Pies to Bake Year-Round, From Summer Peach to Winter Citrus
Crumb-topped strawberry-rhubarb, sheet-pan pineapple curd, cheddar-crusted apple, and more perfect pies for every gathering.

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29 Fresh Cilantro Recipes That Prove It’s More Than a Garnish
Cilantro-lime rice, fresh spring rolls, herb-infused margaritas, and more.

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29 Yogurt Desserts That Are Tangy, Sweet, and Delicious
Like peach yogurt semifreddo, apple pie smoothies, golden yogurt cake, and more.

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How to Thaw Fish Fast
The most efficient method takes less than an hour, but you might not even need it.

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17 Types of Apples for Cooking, Baking, Lunchboxes, and More
These are the varieties you’re most likely to come across in American markets.

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How to Turn a Nearly Empty Peanut Butter Jar Into a Dinnertime Star
Transform it into a sauce for noodles, vegetables, or dessert, right in the jar.

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How to Buy the Right Pasta for Any Recipe
Fresh, dried, long, or short, there’s a perfect pasta for every sauce.

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23 Fresh Basil Recipes for Pesto and Beyond
Grilled corn with basil butter, pineapple shrimp noodles, slow-cooker pork with zesty basil sauce, and more.

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15 Types of Onions and How to Use Each One
Learn the differences between white and yellow onions, shallots, spring onions, scallions, and more.

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How to Pick Between Club Soda, Seltzer, and Tonic
Whether mixing drinks or sipping solo, which sparkling water you choose makes a difference.

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41 Fresh Dill Recipes We Absolutely Love
Rotisserie chicken salad with creamy dressing, marinated beans, dill-crusted pork, and more ways to use the tangy herb.

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19 Citrusy Cocktails to Make With Cointreau
A cosmopolitan spritz, blackberry margarita, the classic Sidecar, and more orange-liqueur-laced drinks.

Expert Advice
How to Clean and Store Strawberries
Our test kitchen’s tips to make fresh berries last their longest.

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Get to Know the Different Types of Bourbon
Can you tell a single-barrel from a high-rye? Find the best bourbon for you in our expert guide.

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41 Best Quinoa Recipes
We heard you have quinoa in your pantry, but you don’t know what to do with it.

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What’s the Difference Between Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream?
And what about cream of coconut? Here’s how to use each ingredient.

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14 Types of Lettuce and What to Do With Them
Break out of your romaine rut and explore the wide world of salad greens.

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23 Tangy Recipes With Balsamic Vinegar
Like balsamic-braised chicken, salmon with a honey-vinegar glaze, and pork tenderloin with a cherry-balsamic pan sauce.

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31 Cheddar Cheese Recipes We Love
Like cheddar-walnut scones, a cheesy mushroom frittata, and caramel-cheddar popcorn (yes).
