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    50+ Meal Prep Recipes for the New Year

    If one of your New Year's resolutions is to meal prep more, check out these easy-to-reheat lunch and dinner...


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    The Best Macaroni Brands to Keep in Your Cupboard

    Whether it's for mac and cheese, a quick skillet supper or pasta salad, you want the best macaroni brands in...


    How to Make a Simple Red Lentil Dal at Home

    This masoor dal, or red lentil dal, is aromatic and simple to make at home. It's a flavorful weeknight meal,...


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    55 Easy Skillet Recipes Prepped in 15 Minutes

    Don't get stuck chopping and slicing for hours on end. These simple skillet recipes take just 15 minutes or...


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    The Best Black Beans to Add to Your Cart, According to Our Test Kitchen

    You want the best black beans for your recipes. But do you know which can is really the tastiest? Our...


    How to Make the Best Turkey Chili

    When you're craving down-home comfort food—but not all of the fat—turn to this turkey chili recipe. Ground turkey recipes,...


    Best Ever Cashew Cheese Sauce

    This is a versatile cashew cheese sauce that's totally plant-based. I use it as a pasta sauce, as a pizza...


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    How to Make Hamburgers on the Grill, Stove, in the Oven and in an Air Fryer

    You can make burgers any time of the year! Learn how to make hamburgers on the grill, on the stove,...

    Vanilla Cake with Vanilla Buttercream Frosting

    2 reviews

    Indulge in this layer cake topped with rich buttercream—a vanilla lover's dream. I use pure vanilla extract for the best...


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    10 Quick and Easy Milk Substitutes for Baking

    Don't have milk handy when you're knee-deep in a recipe? Not to worry! We're sharing tried-and-true milk substitutes to help...


    What Is Marzipan?

    It's an essential ingredient for holiday baking. But what is marzipan? And what are your options if you can't find...


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    We Found the Best Frozen Chicken Tenders at the Supermarket

    Even foodies love a fast food-style treat once in a while! Our Test Kitchen found the best frozen chicken tenders...


    14 Types of Bacon You Should Know

    Grab your frying pan! We're going to explore popular types of bacon from all around the world.


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    60 Dutch Oven Soup Recipes We’re Making on Repeat

    Nothing satisfies quite like Dutch oven soup recipes. Find a new favorite among our picks for chicken soup, chowder, beef...


    Salted Caramel Sauce

    1 review

    Rich and delicious, this salted caramel sauce is the perfect blend of sweet, salty and creamy all in one. I...


    This Is What Every Stage of Making Caramel Looks Like

    Let's make caramel—from scratch! Taste of Home Community Cook Nancy Mock explains all about the different caramel stages, and how...


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    21 Kitchen Tips You’ll Actually Use

    Time to get creative in the kitchen with these kitchen hacks and solutions for everyday issues.

    I Made Silvanas, the Cookie from the Philippines. Here’s What Happened.

    Silvanas are popular in the Philippines for a reason. Cashew-based meringue cookies, rich buttercream and cookie crumbs come together to...


    How to Make the Best Popcorn

    Put down the store-bought bag of microwave popcorn! You can learn to make the best homemade popcorn in an air...


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    How to Cut Dessert Bars the Right Way

    Make sure your desserts always look their best by learning how to cut brownies and dessert bars three ways.


    How to Make Air Popped Popcorn

    If you want to enjoy popcorn as a healthy snack, you should probably learn how to make air popped popcorn....


    Homemade Marinara Sauce

    3 reviews

    This quick and easy homemade marinara sauce is my kids' favorite. It works fantastic with spaghetti, and my kids love...


    Saucy Tempeh Sloppy Joes

    I grew up eating sloppy joe sandwiches and can't get enough of the messy deliciousness. Even though I eat meatless...

    Vegan Squash Soup with Naan Croutons

    This butternut squash soup is so full of flavor that you won't miss the meat or dairy! The added can...


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    Air-Fryer Fried Avocado Tacos

    Tacos just got even more exciting! These juicy, flavorful, easy and healthy tacos are for those who are huge fans...


    Sticky Sesame Cauliflower

    Sesame chicken is one of my favorite takeout dishes, but I’m doing what I can to cut unnecessary calories and...


    Green Goddess Vegan Potato Salad

    Don't be fooled by the green color—this vegan potato salad is absolutely delicious! It's perfect for potlucks and for those...


    Reuben Portobello Mushroom Burgers

    These portobello mushroom burgers are a hit every time I serve them. They are filling but not heavy. The sauerkraut,...


    How to Make a Trifle: Recipe + Step-by-Step Guide

    For a beautiful dessert with little to no fuss, learn how to make trifle from scratch.