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Tomato-Watermelon Salad and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like tofu meatballs and one-pot salmon and rice.
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21 No-Cook Pasta Sauce Recipes for the Hottest Days
Because now is not the time for a low-and-slow Bolognese.
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I Need to Make Homemade Pickles
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Amiel, and Ari of Zingerman’s Deli share tips to create the perfect half sour pickle.
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19 Plum Recipes for Drinks, Snacks, Desserts, and Full-On Dinners
From plum pie and cobbler to a savory salad that knocked our socks off.
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29 Cucumber Recipes More Cooling Than Your Window AC Unit
Hit refresh on your palate with our most invigorating cucumber recipes.
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Which Cookies and Cream Ice Cream Is the Best?
We tried 10 brands for our taste test, including Häagen-Dazs, Jeni’s, and Oreo.
Basil Chicken Stir-Fry and More Feel-Good Recipes for July
This month’s Feel-Good Food Plan features a speedy dinner and composting epiphany.
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The Most Popular Recipes of June 2024
Crispy zucchini fries, gingery tomato bruschetta, and more.
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I Need Instant Pot Recipes
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Shilpa share recipes that showcase what the Instant Pot does best.
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31 Easy Fish Recipes for Crazy-Busy Weeknights
These never-fail fish recipes are easy to prepare on a Tuesday—and tasty enough to serve to guests.
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37 Zucchini Recipes to Squash Your Stash
Crispy fritters, plush cakes, and more abound in this round-up of our favorite zucchini recipes.
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The Fruit Salad That Revived Me After Childbirth
Following a difficult labor, it was a surprise bag of cherries that helped me heal.
Use Feta Brine as a 1-Ingredient Grilled Chicken Marinade
You can zhuzh it up with whatever you have around too.
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29 Arugula Recipes for Your Peppery Greens Era
Spicy! Here are 29 arugula recipes, including salads, pizza, condiments, and even cocktails.
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I Need the Best Way to Cook Beans
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Justine Doiron (aka Justine Snacks) help caller Teddy successfully cook beans from scratch.
How to Cook Halloumi, the Cheese We Want in Our Fridge at All Times
This Cypriot cheese refuses to melt—and in these recipes, that’s a good thing.
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43 Crisp, Cool, and Refreshing Summer Salads
The tomatoes are ripe, the peaches are juicy, and the sweet corn is sweet. Here’s your next move.
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I Need High-Protein, Family-Friendly Recipes
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Dan Pelosi help caller Liliana find filling meals that her whole family can enjoy.
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29 Fourth of July Cakes That Sparkle
Like red, white, and blue layer cakes, ice cream cakes to keep you cool, and sheet cakes to feed a crowd.
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Which Mayonnaise Is Best? A Taste Test of Duke’s, Kewpie, and More
We tried nine popular mayo brands so you can have the best potato salad at the potluck.
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41 Father’s Day Brunch Ideas That’ll Get Dad Up and At ’Em
Dads can’t live by steak alone; they need waffles, eggy casseroles, and breakfast tacos too.
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I Need Expert Barbecue Tips
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and barbecue experts Dave Yasuda and Tuffy Stone share how to prepare the most tender of barbecue meats
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29 Spicy Recipes to Make You Sweat
Salsa-grilled chicken, chili crisp salmon, kimchi udon, and more.
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Vegan Tacos and More Feel-Good Recipes for June
Our Feel-Good Food Plan is back and better than ever.
Coconutty Grilled Shrimp and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like a tender blueberry lemon loaf and a winning kale salad.
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41 Tofu Recipes for Fast, Flavorful Plant-Based Dinners
Like bulgogi-inspired tofu burgers, the crispiest baked tofu nuggets, and unparalleled vegan ice cream.
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The Most Popular Recipes of May 2024
Peanut butter chicken, skillet blueberry cobbler, and more.
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The Cabbage Stir-Fry I Ate Nonstop to Ease Postpartum Constipation
I’d struggled on the toilet before. But nothing prepared me for the pain of pooping after childbirth.
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47 Steak Recipes for Tender-Charred Slices Every Time
The very best steakhouse is your house.
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I Need Recipes for a Korean Anju Party
On this episode of “Dinner SOS,” Chris and Hana are joined by recipe developer Irene Yoo and “Koreaworld” authors Deuki Hong and Matt Rodbard.
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31 Blueberry Recipes We’d Turn Violet Over
Like a giant blueberry pancake, a lemony icebox cake, and our all-time best blueberry pie.
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For the Juiciest Grilled Meat, Marinate It in Soda
Soda’s acidity tenderizes meat like chicken, while its sugar boosts caramelization.
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37 Taco Recipes for Any Night of the Week
Easy fish tacos, carne asada tacos, adobo mushroom tacos, the list goes on (and on).
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I Need Easy Meals for My Kids
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Didn’t I Just Feed You hosts Stacie and Meghan offer tips on how to make family cooking easier.
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47 Summer Desserts That’ll Sweeten Even the Hottest Days
Creamy custard cups, easy no-churn ice creams, and perfectly ripe fruit baked into pie.
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How to Tell If a Cantaloupe Is Ripe, Sweet, and Juicy
Use these four tips to grab a good melon at the market.
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39 Freezer Meals to Surprise Yourself With Later
Make future you happy with these make-ahead frozen dinners.
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I Need to Make Vegetables Exciting
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Eden help caller Abby make her husband fall in love with vegetables.
Which Vodka Is Best? A Taste Test of Svedka, Stoli, Grey Goose, and More
We sipped 11 brands (send help), all so you can reach peak martini.
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41 No-Bake Desserts to Not-Bake Tonight
Mango cheesecake bars, a berry-studded icebox cake, chocolate coconut pudding, and more.
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97 Salad Recipes Because 100 Would Be Too Many
Caesar salad, Cobb salad, Greek salad, niçoise salad…
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Spicy Tuna Rice Bowls Are My Fast Fallback
With leftover rice and a riffable formula, it takes 10 minutes tops.
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23 Recipes Where Pickles Are the Point
For when you find yourself in a pickle—or at least with a big jar of them on hand.
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20-Minute Dumpling Soup and More Recipes We Made This Week
Like roasted salmon and famous madeleines.
I Need a New Summer Drink
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris, Shilpa, Dan, and Sam chat all things drinks both alcoholic and nonalcoholic.
I Tried Trader Joe’s New Spring Lineup—Here’s What to Buy
Jalapeño wontons, chocolate chip croissants, an insulated bag, and more.
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What Is That White Stuff on Your Food?
Whether it’s eggs, chocolate, or grapes—we’ve got answers.
What Is That White Coating on My Grapes?
That cloudiness is called bloom, and it’s actually a good thing.
What Is the White Casing on Salami? Is It Mold?
It looks like mold because it is mold—the good kind.
What Are Those White Specks in My Parmesan?
No, they’re not mold—here’s how to tell the difference.
After Giving Birth, This Golden Chicken Soup Was My Balm
With turmeric and fenugreek, the rejuvenating broth is healing in more ways than one.
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31 Delightful Recipes Starring Ricotta Cheese
Wondering what to do with that tub of ricotta? The answer is anything.
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I Need Help Hosting a Crowd
On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and “Your Mama’s Kitchen” host Michele Norris share their tips and tricks for cooking when hosting a crowd.
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29 Rhubarb Recipes to Make This Spring
Add a shock of pink to this season’s agenda with our best rhubarb desserts, salads, sides, and more.
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