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    How to Blind Bake Pie Crust

    Learn how to blind bake pie crust to avoid the dreaded soggy bottom!


    Here’s How to Make Chipotle Rice at Home

    Learn how to make Chipotle rice, the chain's signature cilantro-lime rice. You'll never wait in line for takeout again!


    35 Slow Cooker Potluck Sandwiches That AREN’T Sloppy Joes!

    We can't guarantee these potluck sandwiches won't be sloppy but we CAN tell you they're delicious!


    52 Impressive Slow Cooker Recipes to Wow Your Guests

    Who says the best slow cooker recipes have to be ordinary? Your Crockpot can turn out gorgeous meals for any...


    How to Make Candy: Your Ultimate Guide

    Learn how to make candy at home! This guide includes the recipes, techniques and tools you'll need to get...


    The Secret Technique for Getting Crispy Oven-Baked Fries

    Is there anything better than a batch of perfectly baked French fries? Crispy on the outside, tender on the inside,...


    What Is Cookie Butter?

    Cookie butter is as magical as it sounds, and maybe even more so. We're here to tell you why you...


    11 Ingredients You Can Turn into a Crumb Crust

    From graham crackers to nuts to ice cream cones, you can make a delicious crumb crust out of just about...

    10 Things You Should Never Do to Your Oven

    You probably hardly think about throwing a tray of frozen chicken into the oven or never cleaning the oven knobs—but...


    6 Secret Ingredients That Will Make Your Stew Even Better

    When your family's standing there waiting for your stew with bowls and spoons in hand, you'll know you've hit the...


    5 Reasons Why the Breading Keeps Falling Off Your Chicken

    Here are five secrets for keeping that breading right where you want it—on the meat.


    28 Winter Squash Recipes for Your Slow Cooker

    When it starts getting chilly out, the easiest way to enjoy winter squash and pumpkin is right in your slow...


    The Real Reason Why Egg Yolks Are Different Colors

    The color of egg yolks can range from pale yellow to deep orange. We break down eggs-actly why that happens,...


    How to Make Your Own Ground Beef Using a Food Processor

    Here's how to grind beef without a grinder—it yields the same tasty result in half the time.


    7 Secrets to Finding the Freshest Fish

    When it comes to choosing the right salmon, trout or tilapia, it's hard to know what to look for. Here's...


    10 Essential Spices Every Cook Should Have on Hand

    Whether you're setting up your first kitchen or you've been cooking for years, these essential spices will be your go-tos.


    11 Cookie Cutters You Absolutely Must Have

    These clever cookie cutters should make any baker happy!

    7 Vegetables You Didn’t Know You Could Spiralize

    You might have made zucchini noodles or curly fries with your spiralizer. But why limit yourself? Get creative and try...


    Here’s How to Pry Open a Fickle Pistachio

    Pistachios can be a tough nut to crack. Follow along to learn how it's done.


    How to Keep Apples from Browning with This 5-Minute Hack

    Want to learn how to keep apples from turning brown? Follow this tip to keep apple slices looking fresher for...


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    How to Make Decorative Pie Crusts

    Go beyond basics with your pies. We'll show you how to make decorative pie crusts that will make these...


    Make-Ahead Eggs Benedict Toast Cups

    2 reviews

    When I was growing up, we had a family tradition of having eggs Benedict with champagne and orange juice for...


    Caramel Nut Crunch Pie

    This cool and creamy pie has a lot going for it. It’s easy to make, it can be assembled well...

    Baklava Thumbprint Cookies

    14 reviews

    The topping on my sister-in-law's peach cobbler was so delicious that I asked for the recipe; then I decided to...


    Cinnamon Roll Macarons

    5 reviews

    These macarons are a fall and winter staple for me. Inspired by the classic cinnamon roll, they are a delicious...


    Cranberry Orange Almond Quick Bread

    6 reviews

    You can customize this bread to your family's specific tastes. Try dried apricots and pecans, or dried blueberries and hazelnuts....


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    Chocolate Comfort Cake

    31 reviews

    This moist and delicious chocolate cake is usually the first dessert to go. People even eat the crumbs. It’s always...


    Coconut, Lime and Pistachio Cookies

    7 reviews

    Perfect for freezing, these cookies look like Christmas but taste like summer. —Barbara Crusan, Pass Christian, Mississippi


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    Carrot Spice Thumbprint Cookies

    9 reviews

    Carrot cake is a family favorite, and these delicious cookies with shredded carrots, dried cranberries, toasted walnuts, cinnamon and cloves...