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    Want to Try Golden Milk? Here’s Our Best Turmeric Tea Recipe

    Lately, turmeric is the health food everyone's talking about. Reap the benefits yourself by brewing a cup of "golden milk,"...


    How to Perfectly Roast Chicken Thighs Every Single Time

    You have to know exactly how long to bake chicken thighs to get the juiciest, crispiest chicken dinner ever!


    Can You Freeze Eggs? Yes, Here’s How

    Breakfast prep just got so much easier!


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    56 Slow Cooker Recipes Your Kids Will Definitely Eat

    Avoid a mealtime meltdown with these yummy slow cooker recipes for kids. From chili mac and pot roast to potato...


    12 Ingredients That Will Make You a Better Cook

    Ready to add some pizzazz to your favorite dishes? These versatile ingredients will help.


    The Surprising Reason You Don’t Want to Have Steak With Grill Marks

    For years, cross-hatch grill marks have long been considered a signal of a perfect steak...until now.


    What Is Lychee? Here’s How to Pick and Prep It

    The perfect blend of sweet and tart, lychee is the tropical summer fruit you need to try. Here are our...


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    How to Shape Dinner Rolls: 14 Different Ways

    Want to liven up your bread basket? Learn how to shape dinner rolls in new and creative ways.

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    How to Grill Ribs That Are as Amazing as a BBQ Joint

    Grilling ribs soon? Learn how to grill ribs as we share our step-by-step recipe and secret to grilling the best-ever...


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    Grilling Steak: 6 Professional Secrets to Cooking a Thick Cut

    When it comes to grilling steak, don't be intimidated by a thick cut! These tips and tricks will help you...


    How to Seed a Cucumber

    Cucumbers bring a crispy crunch to all sorts of salads and snacks. Find out why seeding a cucumber is sometimes...


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    8 Common Brownie Mistakes to Avoid

    How do you know when brownies are done? How long do they take to cool? Knowing the answers will lead...


    Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies

    9 reviews

    These pies are soft, cakey cookies studded with tart, juicy blueberries and filled with tangy cream cheese frosting. I bring...


    No-Bake Mango Strawberry Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    Cheesecake is my mom's favorite dessert. I made this especially for her on Mother's Day to thank her for being...


    Mango Tiramisu

    1 review

    I love tiramisu, and I wanted to make one with summer flavors. I substituted Grand Marnier and Malibu rum for...


    Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake

    12 reviews

    My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...


    Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

    11 reviews

    These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam....

    Lemon Rhubarb Tube Cake

    2 reviews

    For a taste of summer, try this dessert. The cake's fresh lemon flavor and tart rhubarb topping are so refreshing....


    Blackberry Daiquiri Sherbet

    When I decided to try making sherbet, which is one of my favorites, blackberries were in season in my mom's...


    Peach Panna Cotta

    1 review

    This no-bake dessert is guaranteed to cool you off in the summer heat. I really enjoy the texture—rich and creamy...


    Lemon Mango Kanafeh

    1 review

    Several years ago I came upon a little neighborhood restaurant making the most incredible Turkish food I'd ever seen or...


    How to Make a Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake

    We turned an iconic ice cream truck treat into a dessert you can make at home. Learn how to make...


    How to Make Custard

    Learn how to make custard with tips from our Test Kitchen experts.

    How to Steam Corn on the Cob

    Discover how to steam corn on the cob (the right way!) for a fresh, healthy and delicious dish.


    The Most Delicious Recipe for Strawberry Banana Muffins

    How have strawberry banana muffins not crossed our path before? Just a bit of sugar enhances the flavor of the...


    Lightweight Cast-Iron Skillets Exist. Here’s Where to Find Them.

    We love our skillets, but let's face it—cooking with cast iron requires some muscle. Find out how you can solve...


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    Grilling the Perfect Burger: 8 Mistakes Even Seasoned Cooks Make

    The secret to grilling the perfect burger? Avoiding these common pitfalls.


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    What Is Sriracha and Why Do People Love It?

    We'll splash Sriracha onto, well, just about everything. But what makes this spicy sauce so popular? We unpack everything you...


    How to Make Strawberry Cupcakes

    Celebrate warm weather and sunny days with strawberry cupcakes. Top it all off with a fresh strawberry whipped cream frosting....