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Hearty weeknight and weekend dinner recipes, from 30-minute skillet meals to slow-braised centerpieces. Every recipe is tested in our test kitchen, with detailed technique notes, ingredient substitutions, and real-world timing.

Hummus That Tastes Like Beirut: Why Tahini Brand Decides Everything
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Hummus That Tastes Like Beirut: Why Tahini Brand Decides Everything

Tom NakamuraPublished: August 16, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

There is a particular texture that real Lebanese hummus has that you almost never get from a tub at the…

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Batch Cooking Math: How to Build a Week of Dinners From One Sunday Afternoon
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Batch Cooking Math: How to Build a Week of Dinners From One Sunday Afternoon

Rachel SummersPublished: August 15, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

There is a particular moment on Sunday afternoons when the kitchen smells like roasting chicken and the rice cooker is…

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19 min read
One-Pot Pasta That Cooks in Its Own Sauce: The 20-Minute Weeknight Method
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One-Pot Pasta That Cooks in Its Own Sauce: The 20-Minute Weeknight Method

Rachel SummersPublished: August 13, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

After a long day, the last thing most people want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. Yet we all want to eat well—nutritious, delicious meals that satisfy without requiring culinary school training or excessive effort.

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Yeast Troubleshooting: Why Your Dough Won’t Rise (and How to Fix It)
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Yeast Troubleshooting: Why Your Dough Won’t Rise (and How to Fix It)

Rachel SummersPublished: August 8, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

Yeast is the magical ingredient that transforms flat dough into fluffy bread, yet it’s the source of more baking anxiety than almost any other ingredient.

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15 min read
Sourdough Discard: Ten Ways to Use Every Spoonful Instead of Throwing It Out
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Sourdough Discard: Ten Ways to Use Every Spoonful Instead of Throwing It Out

Rachel SummersPublished: August 5, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

If you maintain a sourdough starter, you’re probably familiar with the guilt of throwing away discard.

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Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes: The Italian Salad That Only Works in July
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Caprese with Heirloom Tomatoes: The Italian Salad That Only Works in July

Rachel SummersPublished: July 27, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

The Capri-island Italian classic that depends entirely on ingredient quality – peak-season heirloom tomatoes, fresh buffalo mozzarella, basil, good olive oil, flaky salt.

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