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Crudités That Are Anything But Boring
Wouldn't it be great if healthy food drew a crowd for a change? Here's how.

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Our Grocery Budgets Are Shrinking
Still, a money-saving recipe or two is always welcome.


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The Secret to Great Fish? It's a Pastry Tool
The easiest way to find out if a fish is properly cooked is to use a cake tester.

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Sandwich Theory 201: How to Fill, Build and Cut a Better 'Wich
How to build a sandwich better.

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8 Ways Ice Water Can Make You a Better Cook
Crisper vegetables, better shrimp, and six other ways ice water makes everything better.

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A Cheap—Yet Luxurious—Weeknight Dinner
Steamed mussels are easy, inexpensive and eco-friendly. In other words, they're sort of perfect.

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Simple Syrup: Even More Simple Than You Thought
Recipes and ratios abound for this liquid sugar. The truth: They can all be ignored.

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White Wine in the Winter? Absolutely
Ever have a friend scoff at you for ordering a glass of white wine in February? Next time, tell them what's really up with winter whites.

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Caesar Dressing: Not Just for Salads
All hail the mighty Caesar. In fact, why not let the flavors of this iconic salad conquer everything you cook?

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The Only 3 Skillets Your Kitchen Needs
Say goodbye to that frittata pan—these are the only skillets you need.

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This Book Wants You to Eat More Vegetables
Classic and creative seasonal vegetable recipes in chef Steven Satterfield's new cookbook.

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You Can Make This Herbal Tea from Anything
Defrost with endless cups of DIY tea, made from whatever you have in your kitchen.

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Treat Your Nonstick Skillet Right
A nonstick skillet can last a lifetime if you treat it right.

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How to Clean Mushrooms (Or Not)
We solve the mystery of washing mushrooms (and no, you don't need a mushroom brush).


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Why Your Muffins Need Cream Cheese in Them
Cream cheese—yes, the silky smooth bagel topping—adds a luxurious new layer to any breakfast muffin.

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5 Dinner Party Talking Points for Beaujolais Wine
These easy-drinking bottles from France are cheap, versatile and—therefore—what you should be bringing to every dinner party. In fact, they're so good, people are bound to ask you about it. This is what to say when they do.