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The Wedding Cake You Can Make Yourself
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The Wedding Cake You Can Make Yourself

Baking a wedding cake is not as hard as it sounds! This stunning and delicious cake is designed with the average home baker in mind.
The Mixer-Free Chocolate Cake Anybody Can Bake
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The Mixer-Free Chocolate Cake Anybody Can Bake

One writer thought he couldn't bake, so he never did. Then he met pudding cake, and that changed everything.
Why You Should Never Buy Packaged Ground Beef Again
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Why You Should Never Buy Packaged Ground Beef Again

What to do at the supermarket to bring home the perfect burger meat.
How I Learned to Cook the Most Expensive Steak Ever. Without Having a Heart Attack.
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How I Learned to Cook the Most Expensive Steak Ever. Without Having a Heart Attack.

This insanely rich, ridiculously indulgent steak is scary to make at home. Until you actually try it.
Why I'll Always Love Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
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Why I'll Always Love Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Chicken thighs may be more popular these days, but chicken breasts still deserve a place on your table.
Why You Should Stop Flouring Your Cake Pans
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Why You Should Stop Flouring Your Cake Pans

There's a better way.
How to Make Poke Cake Even Better
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How to Make Poke Cake Even Better

Forget about boxed mix, JELL-O, and soggy stripes. This pretty cake is packed with lemony flavor and has bright blue(berry) stripes inside.
The Trick to Get Your Cakes Perfect Every Time
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The Trick to Get Your Cakes Perfect Every Time

Once you start treating your cake like a steak by taking the temperature, you'll have a mouth-meltingly good result every time.
Why Salads Don't Need Salad Dressing (Sometimes)
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Why Salads Don't Need Salad Dressing (Sometimes)

A case for minimalist salads.
Right Now, Frozen Peas Should Be Illegal
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Right Now, Frozen Peas Should Be Illegal

Frozen peas do the trick most times of the year. But this month, it's all about the fresh stuff.
The Cooler Way to Decorate Cupcakes
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The Cooler Way to Decorate Cupcakes

It's the flip-and-drip.
How to Make Montreal Steak Seasoning at Home
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How to Make Montreal Steak Seasoning at Home

America's favorite steak spice didn't really come from Montreal at all.
Rick Bayless on Beer-Can Chicken
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Rick Bayless on Beer-Can Chicken

To understand the pleasures of beer-can chicken, you have to remove one thing from the equation: the beer.
How to Make an Eggless Caesar Dressing
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How to Make an Eggless Caesar Dressing

If you want to make a Caesar dressing, you don’t have to break any eggs.
This No-Cook Picnic Will Get You Through Summer
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This No-Cook Picnic Will Get You Through Summer

It's time to take it easy.
Your New Big Fat Greek Cookbook
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Your New Big Fat Greek Cookbook

No Greek family of your own? Borrow Alexandra Stratou's to learn real, simple Greek dishes.
How to Get Your Grill Hot Enough, Everytime
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How to Get Your Grill Hot Enough, Everytime

Turns out, there are lots of rules for getting the grill just right.
Making Sorbet at Home Just Got Easy
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Making Sorbet at Home Just Got Easy

No ice cream maker required. Just ripe mangos, sugar, water, lime juice, and your freezer.
309 Words About the Japanese Snack That Changed Our Lives
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309 Words About the Japanese Snack That Changed Our Lives

It's amazing what a little puff that tastes like soup can do.