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    Ginger-Curry Chicken Tacos

    1 review

    I love tacos (who doesn't?), but I wanted to put my own unique twist on them by incorporating some Indian...


    Senate Bean Potpie

    8 reviews

    The flavors from classic Senate bean soup inspired this hearty potpie with a cornbread topping. —Janice Elder, Charlotte, North Carolina


    Bacon-Wrapped Spam Bites

    1 review

    These sweet and savory bites use Spam—a favorite ingredient in Hawaii—in a fun new way. Bet you can't stop at...


    I Re-created My Grandma Betty’s Secret Recipe for Scalloped Corn

    For as long as I can remember, any major meal (including Sunday dinner) wasn't complete without my Grandma Betty's scalloped...


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    How to Make the Milk Bar Birthday Cake Recipe (with Tips from Christina Tosi!)

    We got tips from Christina herself on how to make the best-ever confetti sheet cake. Spoiler alert: It tastes even...


    The Secret Way You Should Be Making Cabbage

    Cabbage on the grill is the revolutionary new way to cook cabbage. Here's how to do it.


    Here’s How to Get Your Slow Cooker to Clean Itself

    Your slow cooker has a talent that goes way beyond making a cozy winter meal: It can clean itself! A...


    Here’s How Long You Can Keep Fish in Your Fridge

    Plus, the best way to store fish in the fridge.

    I Made a Vintage Ham Loaf Recipe From the 1950s. Here’s How It Turned Out

    Just thinking about the holidays (and all of that leftover ham!), I decided to make a 1950s ham loaf recipe.


    9 Things Grandma Never Told You About Making Meatballs from Scratch

    Grandma was a pro at making meatballs from scratch. Here are some of her best-kept-secrets for getting them just right.


    Back-to-Basics Kitchen Tools Every Minimalist Cook Needs

    Too many kitchen gadgets? These are the basic tools you really need.


    Slow-Cooker Sticky Chicken Wings

    1 review

    My neighbor once shared these slow-cooker sticky chicken wings with me at a potluck, and they have been a family...


    The Easiest Slow Cooker Chicken Wing Recipes

    Make every day feel like game day with these slow cooker chicken wings. From barbecue to serrano pepper, you're going...


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    70 Quick Skillet Meals You Can Make on the Fly

    Have family dinner on the table in a flash with these 30-minute skillet meals.


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    76 One-Pot Meals That Only Require a Slow Cooker

    With no need to brown, saute or sear, these one pot meals for your slow cooker are ready to go!


    15 Things You Need to Stop Doing TODAY to Make Your Food Taste Better

    Ever wonder how to make food taste better, like the kind you'd have at a restaurant? Professional chefs do things...


    10 Mistakes You’re Making With Your Broiler

    The broiler is the best way to cook and heat food from above, but using it the wrong way could...

    How to Cook Chicken Breasts in a Pan

    Check out how to cook chicken breasts that turn out perfectly juicy every time.


    Our Favorite Slow Cooker Easter Sides

    Got a huge ham to bake? No problem. These slow cooker Easter sides free up space in your oven. Learn...


    Open-Faced Frico Egg Sandwich

    1 review

    The layer of melted and crisped cheese—the frico—is what makes this creamy sandwich unique. If you like spicy aoli, add...


    Chinese Scallion Pancake Beef Rolls

    This is a favorite in our household, and it's perfect for using up leftover roast beef. The green onion cake...


    Bang Bang Shrimp Cake Sliders

    4 reviews

    My family loves these shrimp sliders. The bang bang slaw dressing and shrimp cake patties can be made ahead. When...


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    Cinnamon Whiskey BBQ Chicken Wraps

    4 reviews

    Chicken, bacon, cheese and an amazing barbecue sauce make this a family favorite! The sauce can be made ahead and...

    Bacon Cheeseburgers with Fry Sauce

    5 reviews

    In Utah, fry sauce is a beloved condiment. We use it not just as a dip for fries, but also...


    Santorini Lamb Sliders

    2 reviews

    I love lamb burgers, so I created a crowd-friendly slider version. The tzatziki sauce is best made a day or...


    Steak Sandwiches with Quick-Pickled Vegetables

    This recipe is a Cambodian version of the classic Vietnamese dish banh mi. This sandwich has acidity from the pickled...


    Salmon Sliders with Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

    1 review

    My husband isn't a fan of salmon burgers, but he devoured these! The combination of feta, dill and fresh salmon...


    Bacon and Date Goat Cheese Burgers

    3 reviews

    Every bite of this burger is a rich and decadent combination of sweet and savory. If you can't find maple...


    Fig, Caramelized Onion and Goat Cheese Panini

    1 review

    A taste of this sandwich whisks you to the Italian countryside. It combines sweet honey, dried figs, tangy goat cheese,...