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    If You See Floating White Stuff in Olive Oil, This Is What It Means

    It's not unusual to find white stuff in olive oil. It could be that the oil has gone bad—or simply...


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    10 Simple Store-Bought Sugar Cookie Mix Hacks

    Your cookies will look (and taste!) like they're made from scratch with these sugar cookie mix hacks.


    How to Make Canned Cherry Pie Filling Taste Homemade

    Get that homemade taste in a fraction of the time. Learn how to make canned cherry pie filling taste better...


    How to Make Copycat Olive Garden Shrimp Scampi

    Olive Garden shrimp scampi is made with shrimp, asparagus, tomatoes and angel hair pasta, all tossed with a cream sauce....


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    How to Clean an Air Fryer

    Ready to learn how to clean an air fryer? It's a lot easier than you might think! Follow this step-by-step...


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    51 Dump Dinners for Your Slow Cooker

    Even on crazy days, you can make Crockpot dump dinners happen fast! In the morning, just throw everything in your...


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    33 Super Bowl Appetizers You Can Make in Your Slow Cooker

    Hosting a Super Bowl party and want to feed your guests, but don't want to get stuck in the kitchen?...


    8 Clever Uses for Your French Press (That Have Nothing to Do with Coffee)

    For a perfect cup of coffee, use a French press. But this cylindrical carafe, plunger and filter can do more...

    13 Methods for Making Pancake Mix Taste Better

    Breakfast just got a little sweeter. Learn how to make pancake mix better with these easy upgrades.


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    This 3-Minute Bread Machine Recipe from Joanna Gaines Is the Next Thing You Should Bake

    We finally found something better than sliced bread: this sweet bread machine recipe from Joanna Gaines!


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    48 Easy Sheet Pan Dinners in 1 Hour or Less

    Try one of these easy sheet pan dinners with minimal cleanup. Each one will be on the table within an...


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    67 Muffin Recipes You’ll Want to Make Again and Again

    Rise and shine! It's time for muffins. Our best muffin recipe ideas—like peanut butter-banana, blueberry cream, cinnamon doughnut and caramel...


    15 Must-Have Instant Pot Accessories

    The Instant Pot is the ultimate kitchen multitasker, but did you know that your pressure cooker can do even more?...


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    29 Quick Dinners for January

    If you want to get dinner on the table quick, then turn to this meal plan all month long.


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    30 Slow-Cooker Recipes for January

    Keep things easy in the New Year with these daily slow-cooker recipes! From roasts and salad to soups and stir-fry,...


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    How to Cut Down Recipes

    Always having to ask yourself how many tablespoons are in 1/3 cup? We have the answer, and more! Bookmark this...


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    35 Easy 13×9 Christmas Dessert Ideas

    These 13x9 desserts are easy, delicious, festive—and perfect for your Christmas celebration.

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    These Are the Best Pretzels You Can Buy, According to Our Test Kitchen

    Looking for the best pretzels to snack on? Our Test Kitchen pros tried the most popular brands. Just three got...


    61 5-Star Recipes You Can Toss in the Slow Cooker

    Let's get slow cookin'! Here are the best slow-cooker recipes you need to try—from morning to night.


    A 7-Day Indian Dinners Meal Plan

    Get ready for lots of chicken! These Indian-inspired dinners are better than takeout. Whether you are used to Indian flavors...


    How to Make White Gravy

    A white gravy recipe is a staple in southern kitchens. Learn how to make this simple sauce yourself.


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    45 Easy Christmas Recipes Made in a 13×9 Pan

    From appetizers to desserts, your trusty 13x9 baking pan is the perfect vessel for these easy Christmas recipes.


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    26 Christmas Casserole Recipes to Make in Your 13×9 Pan

    Fresh from the oven, these Christmas casserole recipes are hearty, warm and ready to share.

    A 7-Day Meal Plan of Winter Dinners When Your Fridge Is Bare

    Don't want to venture outside? These simple dinners don't require a lot of ingredients, so you'll be able to whip...


    How to Make the Easiest 2-Ingredient Fudge

    This two-ingredient fudge belongs in your recipe box. It's the easiest candy recipe ever!


    We Made the TikTok Mac and Cheese Recipe That People Can’t Stop Raving About

    TikTok mac and cheese will shatter what you thought you knew about your boxed Kraft mac.



    How to Make Vintage Poor Man’s Cake

    No money? No problem! Try this vintage cake recipe, appropriately named poor man's cake.


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    We Tried 7 Brands to Find the Best Boxed Mac and Cheese

    Craving comfort food in a hurry? Grab a box! We snagged seven to find the best boxed mac and cheese.