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The One Dumpling Fold You Need to Master
There's no dumpling more iconic than the traditional, pleated variety. With its neatly nipped and tucked folds, it's the like the perfect cartoon version of what a dumpling should look like. Sure, it takes a bit of practice—start with a few of the easier methods [TK link to dumpling article] out there. But with help from Mimi Cheng's Dumplings in NYC, we broke down the process into a totally doable step-by-step.

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Everything You Never Knew About German Food
Think German home cooking is all späetzle and sauerkraut? This new cookbook will make you think again.

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6 Tricks to Use Stale Tortilla Chips
Tortilla chips go stale fast. Don't throw them out: put that sad, half-empty bag in your pantry to good use.

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5 Quick Steps to Homemade Sausage
Just 10 minutes and a bowl is all you need to make your own homemade sausage patties, spiced just how you like them.

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How to Turn Anything in Your Fridge into a Breakfast Bowl
What’s the best thing about grain bowls? Everything.

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The Easiest, Fastest Way to Make Great Coffee at Home
A few simple steps can take you from muddy sludge to pristine caffeine.

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This Sophisticated Dessert Takes 15 Seconds
It's sophisticated. It's indulgent. And it really only takes a bar of chocolate (or two).

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17 Ways to Trick Out Breakfast
Waking up is hard enough. So let's make breakfast easy. Here, tips and tricks to make the morning meal better, faster.

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Why Home Fries Will Always Win Over Hash Browns
In this breakfast battle, Epicurious editors Matt Duckor and Adina Steiman debate which classic potato dish rules the morning. Here, Adina talks home fries.

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Why Hash Browns Will Always Win Over Home Fries
In this breakfast battle, Epicurious editors Matt Duckor and Adina Steiman debate which classic potato dish rules the morning. Here, Matt talks hash browns.

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How You Breakfast: Epicurious Readers Talk About Their Morning Meals
Turns out that when it comes to breakfast decisions, there's rarely a loser. (Well, maybe tea).

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Shakshuka Is Your New Solution to Breakfast
Don’t worry about the tongue-twisting name: This warming, one-pan dish is just eggs simmered in sauce. And once you start cooking it, you won't be able to stop.

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The Noodles You'll Want to Eat for Breakfast
Pok Pok chef Andy Ricker makes a habit of eating soup for breakfast. But not just any soup—brothy Vietnamese noodles. Here, he explains why you should dip your spoon into soup for breakfast, too.

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The Ultimate Egg Sandwich: A Blueprint
Ready to wake up your morning routine? Just a few simple upgrades can transform the average egg sandwich into an unforgettable meal.

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The Right Chop For Every Herb
Keep your herbs fresher, longer (and chop them in record time) with these smart strategies.

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How to Get Seedless Lemon Juice Every Time
Four methods for squeezing citrus right. No special equipment required.

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There are 908 Comments on This Recipe, and They're All Hilarious
How 908 brilliant commenters made a recipe for boiling water required reading.

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57 Things You Can Do to Be a Better Cook Right Now
You don’t need culinary school. You don’t need expensive equipment. You don’t even need that much experience. All you need to be a better cook today is a little bit of knowledge. Or, in the case of this list, 57 little bits.

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How to Navigate the Best Cooking Store You've Never Been To
Ready to score a chef-caliber collection of kitchen gear without selling a kidney? Then it's time to take a field trip.