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    A 7-Day Asian Meal Plan

    Take theme nights one step further and meal plan a whole theme week! Choose a cuisine you like, such as...


    Pork and Hominy Stew

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    This pork hominy stew, also known as pozole, is a delicious southwestern delicacy. I moved it to the slow cooker...


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    20 Slow-Cooker Recipes That Taste So Much Better Doused in Gravy

    Every meal tastes better with gravy! Give these tasty, gravy-doused slow-cooker recipes a try.


    The 9 Best Slow Cookers to Keep on Your Counter

    It should be easy to make a home-cooked meal, even on busy days! Here are our favorite slow cookers, along...


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    8 KitchenAid Mixer Mistakes Everyone’s Made

    You love your KitchenAid mixer, but are you using it properly?


    What to Look for Before You Buy a Stand Mixer

    Need a hand deciding which stand mixer is best for you? Our stand mixer buying guide has all the info...



    How to Fix Your KitchenAid Mixer with the Turn of One Screw

    Is your mixer starting to show its age? Here's how to get it working like new!

    This Nifty Trick Will Make Cooking Zucchini SO Easy

    Draining shredded zucchini is not an easy task. But thanks to this nifty trick, your zucchini will be ready to...


    This Is the Secret to Better Baked Potatoes

    Learn the secrets to making a perfect British-style jacket potato. Once you try this fluffy baked potato, there's no going...


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    How to Cook Shrimp Perfectly Every Time

    Shrimp are one of our favorite options for quick and easy weeknight dinners! Learn how to cook shrimp without over-...


    How to Freeze Zucchini

    Wondering how to freeze zucchini? To stretch the classic summer vegetable beyond harvest season, we'll explain everything you need to...


    Weeknight Goulash

    6 reviews

    With this recipe, you can put in a full day’s work, run some errands and still get dinner on the...



    16 Things You Never Thought to Make with a KitchenAid

    Move over, cookies and cakes. There are new KitchenAid mixer recipes in town. We'll show you how to make the...


    20 Healthy Mediterranean Diet Recipes for Your Slow Cooker

    Hungry for a healthy meal? These Mediterranean Diet recipes are perfect for your Crockpot. Find dishes inspired by Greece, Italy,...


    The Ingredient You Haven’t Thought to Add to Your Barbecue Sauce

    Barbecue sauce may just be the most controversial sauce in the cooking world. I can’t think of another type of...

    This Copycat McDonald’s Egg McMuffin Recipe Tastes Just Like the Real Thing

    It's the breakfast sandwich that started it all: the McDonald's Egg McMuffin. Here's how to make your own at home—including...


    45 Italian-Inspired Recipes to Make in Your Slow Cooker

    Settle in for the night with one of these Italian slow-cooker recipes. We've got it all from classic dishes to...


    How to Cold Brew Tea and Make It Taste Great

    For a sweeter, smoother steep, learn how to cold brew tea like a pro.


    How to Make Pickled Watermelon Rinds

    Looking for a unique summer treat? Look no further than homemade pickled watermelon rinds!


    35 New Slow-Cooker Soup Recipes

    No more flipping through your recipe book! These new slow-cooker soup recipes will inspire you to try something different.


    How to Make Pickled Peppers at Home

    You can make tangy and delicious pickled peppers at home—our guide will walk you through the process.

    The Best Dressing for Every Type of Salad Green

    Keep your summer kitchen cool as a cucumber with hearty salads for lunch and dinner. Beat the heat with our...


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    How to Use a Gas Grill

    Gas grilling is as easy as turning a knob, but you may not be taking advantage of all the grill's...


    10 Mistakes (Almost) Everyone Makes When Cooking Steak

    Figure out how to cook steak that's crusty on the outside, but tender and juicy on the inside. Just avoid...


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    57 Recipes for Homemade State Fair Food

    Bring the fairgrounds to your own backyard this summer with homemade versions of classic state fair foods like cream puffs,...


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    31 Skinny Dump-and-Go Recipes

    Cooking doesn’t get any easier than dump and go! Just pour in the ingredients and let your slow cooker...


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    20 Nearly Forgotten Kitchen Secrets from the Past

    Grandma knows all the best kitchen tips and tricks to save you time, money and effort. You'll want to stock...