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    42 Make-Ahead Recipes for Your 13×9

    Put your favorite pan to work! These make-ahead recipes fit perfectly in a 13x9 baking dish.


    Cast-Iron Scrambled Eggs

    I love these easy cast-iron scrambled eggs that use fresh ingredients I usually have on hand. They make a quick...


    How to Make a Godfather Cocktail

    If you love scotch, you need to try a classic Godfather cocktail.


    This Is the Best Steak You’ve Never Heard Of

    You're probably familiar with filet mignon and ribeye steaks, but have you ever tried a Denver steak?


    How to Make Air Fryer Cookies That Will Satisfy Your Midnight Sweets Craving

    No need to preheat your oven for these chocolate chip delights! Whip up a fresh batch of air fryer cookies...


    How to Roast Cashews 5 Ways

    Roasted cashews are one of our favorite snacks because of their buttery, sweet flavor and crunchy texture. They also happen...


    What Is Star Anise? Uses and Benefits

    The star-shaped pods look beautiful—and have an exotic flavor you'll want to experiment with. Learn about what star anise is,...

    How to Reheat a Baked Potato the Right Way

    Your leftover spuds should be soft and fluffy! It's time to learn how to reheat a baked potato.


    What Is Champagne? We Answer All of Your Questions About Bubbly

    It's the staple for every major celebration. But have you ever wondered, what is Champagne? How is it different from...


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    30 Christmas Breakfast Casseroles Made in a 13×9 Pan

    For a comforting start to your holiday, try one of these Christmas breakfast casserole recipes.


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    How to Make 5 Different Cookies from a Basic Dough

    Our Test Kitchen's favorite basic cookie dough recipe can be doctored-up in five different ways. Check out our favorite variations—all...


    What Is Saffron?

    Saffron is a treasured spice, known for its goldenrod color and rich, distinct flavor. Here's what to know about the...


    How to Make a Golden Cadillac, the Old-School Drink That’s Making a Comeback

    The Golden Cadillac is an after-dinner drink made from equal parts Galliano (an Italian liqueur), white creme de cacao and...


    This Is the One Thing You’re Not Doing with Leftover Frosting

    You never want to run out of frosting when decorating your layer cake. But that means you're often left with...


    Is Your KitchenAid Mixer Leaking Oil? Here’s What to Do.

    Have you noticed oil in the bottom of the mixing bowl, or dripping off the beater? Don't panic!


    The Best Way to Reheat Thanksgiving Leftovers So They Taste Just As Good As Day One

    The best part of hosting Thanksgiving? Leftovers for days! Here's the best way to reheat every type of Thanksgiving leftover...

    If You Don’t Have a Kitchen Scale, You’re REALLY Missing Out

    It's amazing how different recipes can be affected by small amounts of ingredients. A kitchen scale can make all the...


    Why Professional Chefs Refuse to Cook with Truffle Oil

    Truffles are some of the priciest ingredients you can buy—so how is it that they're so common on restaurant menus...


    Crispy Ranch Fried Chicken

    2 reviews

    It's almost impossible to improve crispy fried chicken. A sprinkling of ranch dressing mix in the coating makes it happen,...


    Ranch Scalloped Potatoes

    3 reviews

    How could creamy scalloped potatoes possibly get any better? We’ll tell you: Add ranch dressing mix to the cheesy sauce...


    Ranch Chicken Fajitas

    Give sizzling chicken fajitas a tangy twist by adding ranch dressing mix to the marinade. They have so much flavor,...


    Ranch Tater Tot Bake

    4 reviews

    This cheesy Tater Tot casserole is perfect to whip together when time before supper is short. Ingredients like crispy tots...

    Ranch Chicken Quesadillas

    2 reviews

    Your favorite cheesy, creamy Mexican dish gets some down-home goodness with the addition of ranch dressing mix. Can you say...


    Ranch-Glazed Baby Carrots

    There's no need to dip these flavor-packed carrots in a creamy dip—they're already sauteed in delicious ranch dressing mix. You...


    Ranch Pigs in a Blanket

    1 review

    Who knew you could amp up the fun factor for pigs in a blanket? Sprinkle ranch seasoning on top before...


    Skillet Ranch Beef and Macaroni

    2 reviews

    You'd be hard-pressed to find easier comfort food made from scratch. Our secret ingredient: ranch dressing seasoning. It takes the...



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    24 Last-Minute Ideas That Will Absolutely Save Your Holidays

    These last-minute ideas will make you excited for the (sometimes-stressful) holiday.