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Between festive holiday cookies and the seemingly endless list of craveable comfort foods, winter is really carbohydrates’ time to shine. But you’re likely feeling conflicted or confused about what role
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Need a non-alcoholic holiday drink that’s a bit more festive than seltzer and cran? Look no further than chicha morada! As a holiday host who strives for exceptionalism in meeting
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When baking, can you substitute brown sugar for white sugar and vice versa? Sort of, is the quick answer. But there is a difference between what brown sugar and white
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If previous attempts at holiday baking have been a bit of a disaster—your Christmas cookies crumbled and your black bottom cupcakes turned out all black (like, really black)—that doesn’t mean
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You’re probably familiar with all the things the Instant Pot promises by now. Pot roast in about 45 minutes. Perfect hard-boiled eggs. Tender ribs and pulled pork in a flash.
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It’s a cruel fact of life: fried food is so good for your tastebuds (and nucleus accumbens), and so not-great for pretty much all the rest of you. Sure, you
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While many people are busy celebrating Thanksgiving in theirs, or their friends’ or families’ homes, there are as many people taking their turkey, or avoiding it outright, in restaurants and
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Peel ’em and soak ’em.
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Say I’ve invited you over for Thanksgiving and you’re wondering whether you should bring your semi-famous wilted Brussels sprouts salad with duck prosciutto, or your new favorite pumpkin-ginger soup with
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If you’re getting ahead of the game and baking pies in advance of when you want to serve them (or, should you find yourself with the exciting and rare predicament
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If you’ve been scrolling through Instagram lately, you’re bound to have come across a soaring cheese board spread: one peppered with gooey wedges of cheese, teeny pots overflowing with golden
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If you lately happen upon baijiu (pronounced BUY-joe) as a cocktail ingredient at your favorite hot spot, take note. The latest weapon in the arsenal of the American bartender isn’t
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No, not the dog. Chow chow is a condiment so good a North Carolina city named their food festival after it. It’s also the perfect way to use up the
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Ever wondered why they’re called deviled eggs? Hint: It actually might have something to do with Satan! Deviled eggs are staples of brunches, picnics, and potlucks. And it’s easy to
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Sus-something de what now…? I wasn’t entirely sure what I was ordering, given that it was my first day in Lima and still determined to fake my way through speaking
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It’s possible you’ve seen earthy za’atar seasoning piled up in soaring mountains in an Israeli shouk or tucked away in packets in your local spice shop. But if not, you
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Shocker: Canned pumpkin is not actually pumpkin—it’s squash. But they’re so much alike it doesn’t really matter…right? Pumpkins are a beloved symbol of fall, the decoration of choice on Halloween,
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These organization tips from The Home Edit will help you get your house in shape for fall (and keep it that way all year round). For those of us who
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Fall is prime time for asking: What are the best apples for baking? If you’ve ever made a dessert with apples, you’ll know that not all varieties bake equally. Some
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Ever wondered how certain apples got their names? Here are the stories behind a few of our favorite apple varieties. There’s a plethora of perfect produce this time of year,
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“Are apple seeds poisonous?” seems like a simple question. And the short answer is: yes. But before you up and toss the literal fruits of your actual labor this apple
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