How To
The One Sure-Fire Way to Make Boxed Cake Mix Taste Homemade
by Pamela Vachon | Once you know how to make boxed cake mix taste homemade, you'll be buying it all the time. Within...
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15 Recipes That Prove Your Muffin Pan Is Way More Versatile Than You Think
by Chowhound Editors | Thanks for joining us for Cookware Week! In case you missed it, we shared our favorite cookware sets...
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The Ultimate Guide to Avocado
by Jen Wheeler | A lot of food holidays are silly, sure, but National Avocado Day on July 31 is one that makes perfect...
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Ina Garten’s Baked Rigatoni with Lamb Ragù Is the Comfort Food We Need
by Amy Schulman | Comfort food is, to many families, countries, and cultures, a spectrum. To some, it may be a soothing...
Food News
This Slow Cooker Bacon, Potato & Lentil Soup Is FODMAP-Approved
by Amy Schulman | Going on a low-FODMAP diet certainly isn’t the most glamorous thing, but the regimen has demonstrated...
Food News
Chefs Share Their Favorite Cold Weather Comfort Foods
by Caroline Choe | We asked chefs to share their favorite comfort foods for keeping warm and cozy; their answers will...
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9 Short Rib Recipes to Feast on All Fall & Winter
by David Klein | Any way you cut it, short ribs satisfy with a juicy layer of fat that adds gobs of delicious beefy...
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Try These Secret Ingredients for Award-Winning Chili
by Jen Wheeler | What are the best secret ingredients for chili? Depends on who you ask, but there's a whole world...
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17 Soup Recipes to Keep You Warm and Cozy
by Dan McKay | Winter can be a depressing time for some, especially if we aren’t spending it at the ski resort. Bitter...
Food News
Spaghetti Carbonara Is the Weeknight Pasta You'll Make On Repeat
by Anna Gass | This recipe for spaghetti carbonara is basically breakfast for dinner and comes together in under...
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15 Pasta Recipes to Warm You Up in Any Weather
by Miki Kawasaki and Pamela Vachon | There are few foods that can adapt and change with the seasons quite like pasta. It opens its embrace...
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This Bucatini with Bacon Cream Sauce Is Sure to Impress Weeknight Pasta Fans
by Alexis deBoschnek | Creamy, savory, and full of umami—thanks to lots of Parmigiano-Reggiano, bacon, and garlic—this simple...
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Quick and Easy Instant Pot Breakfast Recipes for Less Morning Stress
by Rachel Johnson | Whether the kids are still distance learning or returning to a classroom, with school back in session...
How To
These Fluffy Banana Pancakes Are Even Easier Than Banana Bread
by Jen Wheeler | Banana bread is the obvious use for ultra ripe bananas, but sometimes you don't feel like eating yet...
Food News
These Homemade Sourdough English Muffins Will Make You Nostalgic for Your Youth
by Amy Schulman | Sourdough bread king Bryan Ford actually started his baking pursuits far away from the world of fermentation...
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Healthy Make-Ahead Breakfasts to Grab & Go
by Brittany Loggins | Just because you’re caught up in the morning rush doesn’t mean you’re too busy to grab a healthy breakfast...
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How to Make Cracker Barrel's Breakfast at Home
by Rachel Johnson | When you can't go out (or just don't want to), copycat recipes are a lifesaver. Here, learn how to...
What's the Difference
What's the Difference Between Italian Sausage and Breakfast Sausage?
by Amy Sowder | Let's talk about tubular meat. Sausage stuffs itself with so much juicy, savory protein that it can...
Food News
13 Eggs Benedict Recipes Bound to Cure Boring Breakfasts
by Dan McKay | Eggs Benedict. One of those dishes that we all love but are a little too intimidated to make at home...
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Learn to Love Noodles for Breakfast
by Chris Rochelle | A savory and sometimes spicy breakfast will always be my first choice to start the day. For me, pancakes...
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9 Healthy & Delicious Ways to Eat Popsicles for Breakfast
by Kelly Magyarics | Who says frozen treats are only for dessert? These healthy breakfast popsicles prove otherwise. I...
Pantry Upgrades
Food News
These Upgraded Pantry Staples Make Everything Taste Better
by Sally Tunmer | Pantry food stores like beans, rice, and pasta are always good to have on hand, but it's also nice...
Food News
Give Pantry Staples a New Life with This Foolproof Pasta alla Vodka
by Anna Gass | Looking for a dish that’ll use up that bevy of ingredients tucked away in your pantry? Try this recipe...
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The Ultimate Guide to Keeping a Pantry Like a Pro
by Jen Wheeler | Keeping a kitchen pantry is a smart thing to do even in non-quarantine times, but what exactly does...
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9 Coconut Milk Recipes That Prove You Should Always Have a Can on Hand
by David Klein | Canned coconut milk is a welcome presence in any pantry. If you’re vegan, vegetarian, or just veering...
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9 Easy Ways to Upgrade Your Instant Ramen
by Simone Paget | Ramen noodles are good for so much more than just soup, but when you want a bowl of classic brothy...
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The Best Ways to Use All the Beans in Your Pantry
by David Klein | Wondering how to use beans when faced with a surplus in the pantry? From black beans to chickpeas...
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Pantry Staples Come in Handy in These Easy Artichoke Fritters
by Anna Gass | These days, trips to the grocery store are scarce. So instead of placing another order online, just...
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3 Super Simple Pasta Recipes to Make When the Fridge Is Bare
by Chris Rochelle | This post was originally written several years ago to highlight no-fail, delicious weeknight dinners...
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The Ultimate Guide to Canned Tomatoes
by David Klein | OK, so your pantry is suddenly jam-packed with industrial sized canned tomatoes. Luckily there is...
Valentine's Day Tips
Entertaining
How to Host the Perfect Galentine’s Day Bash
by Brittany Loggins | Galentine’s Day has officially transcended the television screen, where it was mentioned by Leslie...
Entertaining
Easy Shortcuts To a (Mostly) Homemade Valentine's Day Dinner
by Daphne Chen | Valentine’s Day is on a weekday again this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t swing a memorable...
Entertaining
Keto Meal Ideas For Valentine’s Day (And Yes, You Can Have Dessert)
by Daphne Chen | A keto Valentine's Day dinner doesn't mean a joyless affair—or a big heart-shaped steak (unless that...
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Keep It Simple This Valentine's Day With a Wine and Cheese Dinner
by Pamela Vachon | Staying in for Valentine’s Day is the new sexy. What’s not sexy is doing dishes. The sensual flavors...
Food News
Learn How to Make Foolproof Lobster Tails in Just 15 Minutes
by Amy Schulman | If you’re the proud owner of a sous vide machine but are looking for more ways to use it than by simply...
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Valentine's Day Recipe All-Stars
by Chowhound Editors | Chocolate body paint and rose petals are for amateurs. We all know that the way to someone's heart...
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Expert Tips for the Best Brownies of Your Life
by Seanan Forbes | Brownies are one of the easiest and most pantry-friendly baking recipes around, but there are a lot...
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Valentine’s Day Chocolate and Wine Pairings Make So Much Sense
by Emily Cappiello | There may be no better time to indulge in wine and chocolate than on Valentine’s Day. It’s sweet...
You're Doing It All Wrong
Frosting a Bakery-Worthy Cake Is Easy with These Pro Tips
by Chowhound Editors | Frosting a cake seems simple, but it's easy to mess it up if you use the wrong tools or have your...