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Here’s What Makes Cucumbers Bitter—and How to Fix It
Find out the fascinating science behind that bitter cucumber taste.
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10 Tasty Grilled Cheese Sandwiches You’ll Want to Make Right Now
They're the greatest thing since sliced… Well, you know.
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How to Make Instant Rice Krispies Treats—in the Microwave!
Bonus: You'll only need two ingredients.
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Slow Cooker Mistakes Everyone Makes (And How to Avoid Them)
On busy days, it's so tempting to hit up a drive-thru so you can skip cooking and cleanup time. But...
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10 Air Fryer Dinner Recipes to Make Tonight
Need something quick but tasty? These air fryer dinner recipes are guaranteed to curb your crunchy cravings.
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30-Minute Meals Your Family Will Love
When you're short on time and wondering what's for supper, whip up one of these easy dinner recipes for family...
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10+ Healthy Smoothie Recipes to Start Your Day
Short on time but still need to get your daily intake of fruits and vegetables? Try a healthy smoothie recipe...
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10+ Best Instant Pot Soup Recipes
Get all-day flavour without the all-day fuss. These Instant Pot soup recipes make dinner a breeze to pull together!
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How to Peel Garlic in 20 Seconds Flat
Not only does it save you the sticky mess, but your hands won't stink afterwards, either!
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Why You Should Make Your Grilled Cheese with Mayo (Not Butter)
The secret ingredient for the best-ever grilled cheese is mayo!
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12 Spooky and Sweet Halloween Cupcakes
It's time to eat, drink and be scary! These frighteningly easy bakes are the perfect fuel for a Halloween movie...
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The Healthiest Cooking Oils, According to Food Experts
Here's what you need to know about the best cooking oils for your health, including the smoke points, nutrition and...
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The Most Common Thanksgiving Turkey Problems—Solved!
Whether you're serving Thanksgiving turkey for the first or 51st time, many home cooks have the same questions—and chef Shahir...
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Could a Hairdryer Be the Secret to Your Best-Ever Thanksgiving Turkey?
Is this hack just another viral gimmick—or the secret to Thanksgiving turkey perfection? We put this unusual skin-crisping method to...
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10 Pantry Essentials You Should Never Be Without
Keep these pantry essentials in stock and no matter how empty the fridge gets, you'll be able to throw a...
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10+ Easy Make-Ahead Breakfast Recipes
Not a morning person, but have company for brunch? Life is so much easier with make-ahead breakfast recipes you can...
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20 Microwave Tricks Every Cook Needs to Know
Your microwave can do more than heat up leftovers! Here are a handful of microwave tricks that will change the...
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40 Kitchen Hacks That’ll Change the Way You Cook
These quick and clever kitchen hacks will save you time, money and effort!
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Simple Tricks to Become a Faster Cook
Cookbook author Mark Bittman shares his best tips for whipping up dinner in record time—without sacrificing taste.
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8 Grocery Store Secrets from the Produce Section You Probably Didn’t Know
This insider info will help you make the best choices when shopping for fruits and vegetables.
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10+ Easy Grilling Recipes Anyone Can Master
Sizzle and speed make these easy grilling recipes everyone's smoky favorites.
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Here’s Why There Are 10 Hot Dogs in a Pack, But Only 8 Buns
I'll never understand why this wasn't fixed a long time ago!
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Here’s How Long You Can Really Freeze Food
Freezing food doesn't have to be a mystery. Our handy chart—plus freezing and thawing tips—will have you stockpiling like a...
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20+ Surprising Things You Wouldn’t Think to Grill—But Should
Grilled watermelon? Who knew! Spice up your next barbecue by tossing something unexpected—unexpectedly delicious, that is—on the grill.
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You Can *Finally* Buy Equal-Sized Packs of Hot Dogs and Buns
For years, we've fumed over the fact that hot dogs are sold in packs of 10, while buns are sold...
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A 7-Day Meal Plan of Quick and Easy Dinners
From slow-cooker mac and cheese to tasty lentil tacos, enjoy a week's worth of mouthwatering meals with minimal effort.
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These Pantry Organization Ideas Make Meal Prep *So* Much Easier
Overwhelmed by the clutter in your cupboards and drawers? These pantry organization ideas will bring order to even the most...
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People Are Making Blooming Marshmallow Flowers That Open in Hot Cocoa
These blooming marshmallows might be even more captivating than hot cocoa bombs.
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99 Genius Tips That Will Make Your Holidays So Much Better
From grocery shopping to cooking to using up the leftovers, we've assembled expert tips to help you through the holiday...