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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.

Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese: The Frozen Tomato Trick That Beats Fresh in January
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Tomato Soup with Grilled Cheese: The Frozen Tomato Trick That Beats Fresh in January

Rachel SummersPublished: January 25, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

The American comfort food classic – canned San Marzano tomatoes roasted with garlic and onion, blended with cream, served with sourdough grilled cheese.

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French Onion Soup: The Three-Hour Caramelization That Beats Restaurant Versions
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French Onion Soup: The Three-Hour Caramelization That Beats Restaurant Versions

Rachel SummersPublished: January 18, 2025 · Updated: May 21, 2026

Three pounds of yellow onions caramelized for three hours, deglazed with white wine and beef stock, topped with toasted baguette and melted Gruyère under the broiler.

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