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    What Does Al Dente Mean?

    What is al dente and how do you know when your pasta is ready? We break down what you need...


    Coke Zero vs. Diet Coke: What’s the Difference?

    Do Diet Coke have the same ingredients and same flavor? You might be surprised by the results of our research.


    Air-Fryer Buffalo Chicken Wings

    Cayenne, red sauce and spices keep these tangy air-fryer Buffalo chicken wings good and hot, just like the originals. And...


    Air-Fryer Baked Potato

    By rubbing the potatoes with a butter-garlic mixture before cooking them, you end up with a very flavorful potato skin....


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    The Best Popcorn Makers for Your Next Movie Night

    It's not a true movie night unless you have a big ol' bowl of popcorn. Get things popping by picking...


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    Our Favorite 5-Ingredient Slow-Cooker Recipes

    You need just five ingredients (or fewer!) to slow-cook these tasty main dishes, sides and snacks.


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    I Made Joanna Gaines’ Beef Tips Recipe—and I Understand Why It’s Her All-Ti...

    Throw all of the ingredients for this Sunday supper in a slow cooker. Then forget about it until you're ready...


    I Made the 1926 Recipe for Dole Pineapple Upside-Down Cake—and I’m Head Over Heels

    This is the contest-winning recipe that kicked off America's obsession with pineapple upside-down cake. It's as good today as it...

    What Is MSG? This Is Everything You Need to Know About Monosodium Glutamate

    You've heard of MSG (and might even steer clear), but what is MSG and how did it earn such a...



    Can You Put Foil in an Air Fryer?

    Sarah Farmer, executive culinary director at Taste of Home, explains how to use foil in an air fryer the...


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    68 All-Day Crockpot Recipes

    With a little prep work early on in your day, you can come home to a hot and delicious homecooked...


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    The Best Electric Kettle for Speedier Mornings, According to Experts

    On the hunt for a new kettle? Our Test Kitchen found the very best electric kettles out there—including gooseneck, retro...


    Air-Fryer Chicken Cutlet

    2 reviews

    If you're looking for a quick and easy lunch or dinner, these air-fryer chicken cutlets are just the thing. I...


    How to Make Spaghetti Noodles Not Stick and More Tips for Cooking Pasta

    Stick to these rules for cooking pasta and you'll always know how to make spaghetti noodles not stick, how...


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    Your February Meal Plan

    Still deciding what to make for dinner? We've got it covered. Our February meal plan lists a whole month's worth...


    Air-Fryer Carrots

    3 reviews

    I love roasting carrots to bring out their sweetness. I think thyme really complements the flavor of these air-fryer carrots,...

    Air-Fryer Chicken Fajitas

    Do you have fajitas only if you go to a Mexican restaurant? Then this air-fryer chicken fajitas recipe is just...


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    We Found the Best Tortilla Chips for Dips, Salsas and More

    The perfect salsas, guacamoles and dips all demand the perfect tortilla chip. After testing 10 brands, we found the...


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    How Does an Air Fryer Work?

    Air fryer recipes are sweeping the nation, but what is an air fryer and how does it work? Here's...


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    Coke vs. Pepsi: We Settled the Debate with a Blind Test

    Coke vs. Pepsi is one of the most heated debates in foodie history. Find out what our team of experts...


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    How to Make Juicy Burgers Perfectly Every Time

    Making the perfect hamburger is an art—but we've got it down to a science. We've rounded up the essential tips...


    How to Make Choux Pastry at Home

    Learning how to make choux pastry may sound tricky, but trust us: it's simple! Once you get the hang of this...

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    How to Make Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups, the Lunch That’s Everything You’ve Eve...

    I'm going to need a batch of grilled cheese roll-ups ASAP.


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    54 Easy Air-Fryer Recipes for Beginners

    Still learning the ropes on your new air fryer? No worries! These easy air-fryer recipes are for beginners.


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    This Is Our Highest-Rated Recipe of All Time

    This bubbly burger-inspired soup is sure to hit the spot on a cold day—or any day, for that matter. There's...


    How to Make a Copycat Starbucks Pistachio Latte at Home

    I ordered a Pistachio Latte from Starbucks and then went straight home to create this copycat recipe.


    A 7-Day Meal Plan Using Your Instant Pot

    Dig out your Instant Pot from the pantry and keep it out on the counter all week, because these dinners...


    Air-Fryer Pecan Chicken Sliders

    1 review

    I love coating chicken in pecans instead of breadcrumbs because it gives you such a wonderful crunch and nutty flavor....