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    Red Eye Gravy

    This southern classic is more of a thin sauce than a traditional thick gravy. It's made with strong coffee and...


    The Most Popular Types of Peaches for Eating and Baking

    Your recipe calls for peaches, but does it matter what kind of peach you use? Not all types of peaches...


    Fresh vs. Frozen Peaches: When to Use Each Type

    Peach season is short, but good news: It's possible to substitute frozen or canned peaches for fresh ones. Use our...


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    We Tried HyperChiller, the Instant Iced Coffee Maker

    The HyperChiller promises to chill coffee, wine, tea and other drinks in one minute or less—so we tried it.


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    I Made the Pioneer Woman Chocolate Pie and It’s a Slice of Heaven

    The Pioneer Woman Chocolate Pie is an easy and delicious treat that can be sliced and served straight from the...


    The Best Fast-Food Fries, Ranked

    Ready to stop for a quick bite? This list will help you figure out exactly where to find the best...


    Stuffing vs. Dressing: What’s the Difference?

    We have to settle the stuffing vs. dressing debate. Are these dishes one and the same or not?


    Cheesy Baked Asparagus

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    This cheesy baked asparagus is an ideal fresh asparagus recipe with a rich, creamy sauce and cashews. It's a favorite...

    Pickled Jalapeno Rings

    I started canning Hungarian hot and mild peppers with my dad every year, but they are hard to find in...


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    The Best Fast-Food Coffee You Can Order

    When you need a caffeine fix on the go, the drive-thru is quick and convenient. But we had to know,...


    14 Mistakes You’re Making with Summer Berries

    Whether you're making the rounds at the farmers market or heading out to the strawberry field, make the most of...


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    Chip Chip Hooray: We Found the Best Potato Chips Ever!

    Our Test Kitchen sampled a whopping 22 brands of chips to find the best potato chips on the market. Find...


    This Chart Shows You How to Convert Cooking Measurements

    Who knew cooking would involve so much math? Don't worry—this chart makes it easy to tackle cooking measurement conversions without...


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    The Very Best Pancake Mix, According to Our Pro Pancake Flippers

    Searching for the best pancake mix for your Saturday morning breakfast? Our Test Kitchen tried 10 popular brands in a...


    How to Make Pudding Poke Cake

    Have your cake and pudding too! Learn how to make an easy and delicious pudding poke cake for dessert.


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    A 7-Day Meal Plan for the Week of Memorial Day

    Summer is finally here! Welcome the season with easy, flavorful meals—many of which you can make on the grill. Bonus:...


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    How to Cut a Whole Chicken in 6 Easy Steps

    If you don't know how to cut a whole chicken, now is the perfect time to learn. You'll save a...

    How to Make Treacle Tart, aka Harry Potter’s Favorite Dessert

    Made with golden syrup and lemon, it's no surprise that treacle tart was a favorite of "The Boy Who Lived."


    How to Make Pour-Over Coffee According to a Barista

    Once you learn how to make pour-over coffee, you may never go back to drip. Our barista breaks it down...


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    How to Tell if an Egg Is Bad

    Want to know how to tell if an egg is bad? The float test is a quick way to see...


    We Ordered 7 Fast-Food Breakfast Sandwiches to Find the Best One

    Which fast-food chain reigns supreme when it comes to the sausage, egg and cheese breakfast sandwich?


    10 Berry Tools to Help Make the Most of Your Harvest

    Visiting the strawberry patch or farmers market this year? Make your berries last longer and taste even better with these...


    How to Make Chocolate Chip Pudding Cookies

    The secret ingredient in this recipe gives these chocolate chip pudding cookies a pillowy texture.

    How to Store Potatoes and Onions the Right Way

    You might be surprised to know that storing these veggies together is bad news. Find out how to store potatoes...




    A 7-Day Meal Plan for The Week of The 4th of July

    Celebrate Independence Day all week with these classic recipes. Start the week with hot dogs and end the week with...


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    How to Make Homemade Mayonnaise

    Take your BLTs, potato salads and deviled eggs to the next...


    Air-Fryer Fried Cookies

    Deep-fried Oreos are a county fair favorite. Now you can make them at home quickly, easily and mess free. —Margarita...