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    How to Use a Mickey Mouse Waffle Maker for the Most Magical Breakfast Ever

    Oh boy! Mornings just got a little sweeter. We’ll show you how to use a Mickey Mouse waffle maker to...


    Here’s How to Make A Rob Roy Like a Scotch Pro

    Ease into the world of Scotch by learning how to make a Rob Roy drink.


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    50 Mexican-Inspired Recipes from the Slow Cooker

    Your slow cooker makes it oh-so-easy to cook up delicious Mexican (and Mexican-inspired!) foods like beef tostadas, chicken mole, carnitas...


    What Is Mole Sauce?

    Layered with flavor (and labor-intensive!), Mexican mole is a delicious, complex sauce with many varieties. But what exactly is it?...


    Southern-Style Meat Loaf

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    When my husband and I moved to the South, we discovered our love for pimiento cheese! Its addition lends flair...


    Southern Peach Toasts

    These bruleed peach toasts are my creative homage to the beloved southern fresh peach cobbler. It is an upscale presentation...


    Clam Stew

    2 reviews

    Every summer my family digs clams on the shores of Block Island, Rhode Island. This dish highlights the fresh sweet...


    Shrimp Puff Pastry Triangles

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    Shrimp de Jonghe was invented in Chicago. It is usually baked and served in a casserole dish, but my version...

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    We Made The Pioneer Woman’s Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars and Discovered a Dreamy Fal...

    The Pioneer Woman's pumpkin cream cheese bars are made with a graham cracker crust and rich, creamy pumpkin filling. Grab...


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    How to Temper Eggs

    No one wants scrambled eggs in their ice cream! Learn how to temper eggs to create silky, smooth custards, soups,...


    Get Instant Counter Space with the Internet’s Favorite Foldable Drying Rack—It...

    If you're low on kitchen counter space you're going to LOVE this over-the-sink drying rack—just ask the 28,000 reviewers who...


    How to Make Ramen

    The cook time might be longer than typical dinners, but once you learn how to cook ramen, this tasty pork...


    Hard-Boiled Eggs in the Oven

    Making hard-boiled eggs in the oven is just as quick and effective as preparing them on the stovetop. This method...


    Cranberry Apple Sheet Pie

    2 reviews

    My husband loves pie, so I made one with apples, raspberries and cranberries. It’s so good, I bend the rules...


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    This Is the Safest Temperature for Your Fridge

    Keep your food fresh longer—and help prevent foodborne illness—by finding the ideal refrigerator temperature.


    We Tried Betty Crocker’s Original Recipe for Apple Cinnamon Cake

    With just a few ingredients, you'll have Betty Crocker's Apple Cinnamon Cake on the table in no time.


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    11 Slow-Cooker Tips Every Home Cook Needs to Know

    Don't settle for bland, mushy food. These expert Crockpot tips and tricks will ensure your dinner turns out tasty and...

    How to Make a Super Cozy Baked Potato Dinner Board

    Creative, shareable and totally delicious? Sounds like we'll be making baked potato boards on the regular!


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    How to Make the Best Instant Pot Hard-Boiled Eggs

    Making Instant Pot eggs couldn't be easier. Check out our Test Kitchen's foolproof method for how to make hard-boiled eggs...


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    We Tried Joanna Gaines’ Chocolate Chip Bundt Cake Recipe (and You Should, Too)

    An ooey-gooey Bundt cake with plenty of chocolate flavor? Yes, please! Joanna Gaines' chocolate chip Bundt cake is a recipe...


    How to Make Healthy Banana Pancakes

    This recipe for healthy banana pancakes calls for only three ingredients: mashed banana, eggs and oats.


    South Seas Mango Halibut

    This mango halibut recipe is marinated in aromatic spices, then stir-fried and combined with coconut milk and fresh mango. It'll...


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    What’s the Best Soy Sauce? Our Test Kitchen Pros Found Out.

    Looking for the best soy sauce for your go-to recipes? Our Test Kitchen tested nine popular brands to find the...

    How to Make Easy Wacky Cake

    What makes this treat "wacky" is also what makes it super easy to whip up if you're craving chocolate! Here's...


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    How to Make Joanna Gaines’ Banana Bread Recipe

    Joanna serves this banana bread as a school day breakfast for her kids—and your family won't be able to resist...


    What Is Jerk Seasoning? How to Make the Authentic Recipe at Home

    What is jerk seasoning? It's a classic Jamaican spice blend that you can use to make chicken, pork—or your very...


    How to Make King Ranch Chicken Casserole, an Iconic Texas Recipe

    This cheesy potluck dish is a Texas staple!


    Dishwasher Tablet Not Dissolving? Here’s What It Means

    You might be able to fix the problem yourself!


    30 Vegetarian Slow-Cooker Soups

    Need a meatless soup that will cook all day while you work and play? These delicious vegetarian soups are perfect...