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How to Make Homemade Potato Chips

These crispy, crunchy homemade potato chips will rival any store-bought brand! Thinly sliced russet potatoes are soaked in water, dried...

A bowl of pale green smoked trout dip topped with chives with a chip inside on a platter of crudite.

Creamy Green Goddess Smoked Trout Dip

Meet your new favorite spring appetizer: a creamy, herb-blended smoked trout dip inspired by green goddess dressing. It's lighter and...

Piles of various lettuces, frisee, and endive dressed with salad dressing on a plate set over a woven placemat.

Via Carota’s Green Salad

Via Carota’s green salad is a verdant display of lettuces, frisée, and endive, piled high and dressed with a classic...

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Lemon Pesto (20-Minute Recipe!)

This bright and citrusy lemon pesto is a luxurious no-cook sauce made from fresh lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts,...

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Whole Wheat Dutch Oven Bread (No-Knead Recipe)

Homemade bread doesn't have to be complicated to be delicious! This whole-wheat dutch oven bread is made with a 50/50...

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Spicy Tangy Baked Chicken Curry

This spicy, tangy Indian-inspired baked chicken curry recipe is an extra-flavorful dinner you will absolutely love! Chicken thighs are coated...

A bowl of spaghetti tossed in carbonara sauce and topped with sage leaves, mushrooms, cheese, and black pepper.

Mushroom Carbonara with Crispy Sage (Vegetarian)

Who knew a meatless carbonara could be so good? This mushroom carbonara recipe is silky and rich, with bits of...

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Pomodoro Sauce (Pomodoro di Sugo)

Looking for a delicious tomato sauce? This traditional Italian pomodoro sauce recipe requires just five ingredients: tomatoes, basil, olive oil,...

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Tomato Chickpea Curry

Inspired by my mom's homestyle chhole, this tomato chickpea curry utilizes pantry-friendly ingredients to create a deliciously spiced and satisfying...

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Greek Yogurt Ranch (Dip & Dressing!)

This fresh, zippy Greek yogurt ranch comes together in just a few minutes, faster than it takes to head to...

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Pesto alla Genovese (Homemade Basil Pesto)

You'll love this homemade basil pesto recipe, featuring vibrant and aromatic notes of basil, salty cheese, and pine nuts, all...

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Homemade Cultured Butter (Better Than Store-Bought!)

This easy cultured butter recipe yields an ultra-creamy homemade butter flecked with sea salt and imbued with a tangy, savory...

A plate of paccheri pasta tossed in a lemon caper sauce with fresh herbs and garlic chips on top.

Lemon Caper Pasta with Crispy Garlic Chips

This easy lemon caper pasta recipe delivers big on flavor, thanks to a sauce of briny, salty capers, crispy garlic...

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How to Make Garlic Chips (Easy Microwave Recipe!)

Once you discover this easy method for making crispy garlic chips, you'll never go back! Thinly sliced garlic is submerged...

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Garlic Parmesan Sauce (5-Ingredient Recipe!)

Say hello to this delicious and creamy garlic parmesan sauce recipe featuring just five ingredients! Garlic steeps in cream, as...

A bowl of tzatziki with a drizzle of olive oil and fresh dill.

Greek Tzatziki (Dill Yogurt Sauce)

Inspired by the versions from my favorite restaurants, this Greek tzatziki recipe features creamy yogurt infused with lemon, garlic, dill,...

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How to Make The BEST Creamy Oatmeal

This creamy oatmeal recipe is truly the *best*! Oats soak overnight in a mixture of milk and water, then simmer...

A deeply browned roasted and trussed chicken in a cast-iron pan.

Samin Nosrat’s Oven-Roasted Buttermilk Chicken

Out of the dozens of roasted chicken recipes I've tried in my life, Samin Nosrat's buttermilk chicken takes the cake....

A bowl of French onion dip topped with chives.

Ina Garten’s Pan-Fried Caramelized Onion Dip

Looking for a simple yet delicious game day appetizer? Ina Garten's onion dip is a stunner, featuring pan-fried caramelized onions...

A bowl of salad with radicchio, lettuce, crumbled blue cheese, walnuts and apples drizzled with a mustard dressing.

Tangy Apple and Radicchio Salad with Mapled Walnuts

This luxurious apple and radicchio salad features tart green apples, crisp greens, quick-candied walnuts, and creamy Gorgonzola cheese. It's got...