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    How to Make Homemade Thin Mint Cookies

    Whether you love them straight out of the sleeve or stored in the freezer, Thin Mints are an all-time classic....


    The 7 Best Coffee Makers with Grinders

    Choosing the best coffee maker with a built-in grinder makes your morning brew taste so much fresher.


    How to Make Whipped Cream from Scratch

    Learn how to make whipped cream at home with our foolproof recipe for fresh whipped cream. We'll share step-by-step instructions...


    Kentucky Hot Brown Sliders

    2 reviews

    These Kentucky hot brown sliders are perfect for derby parties, though I serve them at parties throughout the year. A...


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    How to Make Baked Meatballs

    Wondering what the secret is to making gorgeous, tender baked meatballs in a cinch? Our easy meatball recipe shows you...


    How to Make an Old-Fashioned Strawberry Cake from Scratch

    Capture the flavor of juicy, fresh strawberries with this old-fashioned strawberry cake recipe. Here's how to make it.


    This Secret Ingredient Makes the Fluffiest Pancakes Ever

    Wondering what makes pancakes fluffy? Well, there's something in your refrigerator right now that can make your pancakes and cakes...


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    10 Things to Do with Leftover Bacon Grease

    We all know that bacon makes everything better, so don't throw away your liquid gold after baking bacon for...

    Fresh Pasta vs. Dry Pasta: What’s the Difference?

    When should you use fresh pasta vs. dry pasta? The answer makes a big difference in the taste and texture...


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    The 4 Best Coffee Creamer Brands of 2024, Tested by Our Experts

    When you reach for your morning cuppa, you want the best coffee creamer to top it off. Find out...


    Bubble and Squeak

    Each year at Christmas, I make sure I have leftovers to make this bubble and squeak on Boxing Day. I...


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    How to Make Strawberry Dump Cake with Only 3 Ingredients

    This is the ultimate no-fuss sweet treat. It comes together in less than an hour!


    How to Make Strawberry Sheet Cake

    This Texas-style sheet cake is made with a box of cake mix and strawberry gelatin. It's moist, tender and bursting...


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    The Best Bloody Mary Mix Options, According to Pros

    Complete your weekend brunch with the best Bloody Mary mix. Our Test Kitchen sampled 10 brands to find the perfect...


    Lavender Poppy Seed Muffins

    1 review

    These muffins are so easy to put together. The lavender flavor really works well with lemon. If you've never baked...


    Rhubarb Rosemary Flatbread

    I love the simple ingredients of this recipe and the exceptional combination of flavors! The kitchen smells awesome whenever I...


    Spiced Indian Rusks

    Indian cake rusks, or delicious soft cakes, use traditional warm spices and can have add in's like fruit or nuts...

    Chilean Beef and Olive Empanadas

    1 review

    My hometown of Lorain is known as the International City because people came here from all over the world to...


    Italian Pan-Fried Chicken

    5 reviews

    I love this recipe for many reasons, but mostly because it is both simple and delicious. It was passed down...



    Mango Bread

    2 reviews

    I live on Maui, and when it’s mango season, everyone shares their crop so all get to try different varieties....


    Simits

    These bread treats from my Turkish heritage are commonly eaten for breakfast. They are not boiled as regular bagels are...


    Macau-Style Portuguese Chicken

    Since moving to Toronto, I couldn’t find an authentic version of the dish I grew up with in my hometown...

    Yuca Frita con Mojo

    Who doesn’t love something fried? That’s how I first got turned on to yuca, and now I cook it regularly....


    Chipotle Carrot Soup

    1 review

    This vegetarian soup packs big flavor and I love that it is made in just one pot. The cilantro and...


    Sopa Ajoblanco

    This white gazpacho was a staple when I was young; I remember slurping it directly from the bowl. It’s made...


    Strawberry and Peach Lime Custard Bars

    After I baked, my dad would always find his way to the kitchen and ask if he could try what...


    Spinach and Feta Bourekas

    3 reviews

    These pastries are light and soft with a bit of crunch, and are one of my favorite appetizers for holidays....


    Raspberry Matcha Cake Roll

    1 review

    This tender cake roll with whipped cream has a very light texture and is perfect for spring. The raspberries give...