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    Our Test Kitchen Found the Best Bacon

    Our Test Kitchen blindly tasted eight different brands to find the best bacon. Find out which you should fry up...


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    How to Clean a Cast Iron Skillet

    Can you use soap on cast iron? We break down just how to clean a cast iron skillet and address...


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    We Made Joanna Gaines’ Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bread—and It’s the Best Fall Treat

    With a moist, tender crumb and plenty of flavor, this pumpkin bread with cream cheese is an excellent quick bread...


    We Made the TikTok-Famous ‘Ramen Lasagna,’ and It’s Our New Favorite ...

    Think outside the packet! You can use those noodles to make ramen lasagna.


    How to Make Chocolate Gravy Like a Southerner

    Learn how to make chocolate gravy from scratch! This simple one-pot sauce is the perfect addition to weekend brunch.


    How to Use a Can Opener the Right Way

    Today is the day you learn how to use a can opener. You'll be amazed at the difference this method...


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    24 Keto Air-Fryer Recipes

    For a quick keto meal, bring out the air fryer! This collection of keto air-fryer recipes keeps low-carb meals easy—and...


    How to Make Poultry Seasoning

    Next time a recipe calls for poultry seasoning, make it from scratch! You can prepare a whole batch with six...

    Why You Need a Make-Ahead Roux for Gravy

    Want to make sure the homemade gravy turns out perfectly for your Thanksgiving feast? A restaurant chef shares her secret...


    How to Make Pollo de Coco, Step by Step

    This step-by-step recipe for pollo de coco (aka coconut milk chicken) by Marisel Salazar will take your taste buds on...


    Pumpkin Brownies

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    Chocolate and pumpkin pair up to make a family-favorite fall dessert. These pumpkin brownies are fantastic for parties and picnics....


    Turkey Cake

    1 review

    Create a simple centerpiece for your Thanksgiving dessert table. This turkey cake comes together fast with the help of a...


    How to Make a Roux

    Roux is the foundation of some of your favorite dishes: gravy, macaroni and cheese, chowders, gumbo and more. We'll show...


    Molekule Air Purifier Review: This Appliance Eliminates Even the Toughest Kitchen Odors

    A Molekule air purifier removes odors, viruses, mold, dander and pollutants from the air—and it'll make your kitchen safer and...


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    Our Test Kitchen Found the Best Cornbread Mix for Every Baker

    There's one big name in cornbread, but do you really know which brand makes the best cornbread mix? Our Test...


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    17 Diabetic-Friendly Air-Fryer Recipes

    Dig in to these light and crispy air-fryer recipes for people with diabetes. Everyone will enjoy these healthy mains, sides...


    How to Keep Your Instant Pot Sealing Ring Smelling Fresh

    Your Instant Pot sealing ring is surprisingly easy to keep fresh and clean. Here's what to do!

    We Made This 1985 Striped Delight Recipe—and It’s the Potluck Dessert of Our Dreams

    Take this vintage striped delight dessert to your next potluck. Everyone will be asking for the recipe!


    Pizza Sliders

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    Our love for Italian food and pizza gave me the idea for pizza sliders. These would be delicious as a...


    Philly Cheesesteak Sliders

    11 reviews

    These Philly cheesesteak sliders are a wonderful way to use leftover roast beef, but using sliced roast beef from the...


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    Hawaiian Macaroni Salad

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    I had to figure out how to make Hawaiian macaroni salad at home because my husband was getting tired of...


    Watermelon Rind Preserves

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    This is an old-fashioned recipe and a wonderful way to reduce food waste. Watermelon rind preserves are not like traditional...


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    Banana Pudding Cake

    5 reviews

    I love to make cakes, and my family loves banana pudding. One day while brainstorming in the kitchen, I came...

    Bourbon Ice Cream

    The brown sugar in this decadent bourbon ice cream gives a hint of caramel flavor, which complements the bourbon. When...


    Slow-Cooker Hard-Boiled Eggs

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    These slow-cooker hard-boiled eggs are my go-to for a group. They're a lifesaver and perfect for the holidays! I love...


    We Made Reddit’s Famous Apple Pie Recipe, and Now We See Why People Love It

    This shredded apple pie earned rave reviews on the r/Old_Recipes subreddit. It was impossible to resist a test!


    A 7-Day German Meal Plan

    Grab the sauerkraut (or make your own), because it's German week! Hearty German fare and flavors make it the ideal...


    10 Ways to Make Canned Tomato Soup Taste Homemade

    You can create custom recipes from a simple can of soup! To learn how to make canned tomato soup better...


    What Is a Steam Oven—and Do I Need One?

    What is a steam oven? It's an oven that circulates steam rather than hot air to cook food. It keeps...