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Expert Advice
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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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.

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A Nutty, Toasty, Totally Vegan Take on Brown Butter
This dairy-free version is perfect for drizzling onto sage-flecked pasta or wedges of fresh tomato.

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How to Make the Cheesiest, Crispiest Tuna Melt
Making a tuna melt isn’t hard, but these tips will help you make one that’s truly cheesy, crispy, and comforting.

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Stop Telling Busy Parents to Meal-Plan
Even some of the best-intentioned advice for weekend meal prepping or quick weeknight recipes ignores the unpredictable reality of life.

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How to Make Ranch Water Like a Texas Bartender
The bubbly cocktail only requires three ingredients, but that shouldn't stop you from adding your own flourishes.

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Break Up With Your Ice Cream Maker and Make This No-Churn Dessert Instead
This velvety smooth no-churn ice cream requires no fancy appliances—just a few pantry ingredients and a whisk—and requires just 15 minutes of active time to make.

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Is the Best Cold Smoker a Trash Can?
Read our guide to what cold-smoking actually is and how you can achieve it at home.

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This Fluffy Whipped Cream Cake Is Just Right for Any and Every Occasion
This fluffy and ethereally light Chinese bakery–style whipped cream cake is my family’s go-to dessert for special occasions.

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Your Ice Cream Cone Is Missing Marshmallow Fluff
Treat your ice cream cone, and yourself, to a crown of toasted marshmallow fluff for that s’mores vibe.