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A single-serving apple crisp made entirely in the microwave. Tender, juicy fruit, crispy topping, no oven required. cooks.io/4hoYcxk
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Crisp on the bottom, fluffy on top, and filled with savory meat and rich broth. Shengjian bao are the weekend project soup season calls for. cooks.io/4yby8wD
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Craving a breakfast burrito that's a little lighter? Fluffy eggs, black beans, sautéed onion, garlic, and kale, perfect for meal prep or lazy Sunday mornings. cooks.io/46HIybp
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Simple ingredients, dressed up just a little: chicken cutlets with a za'atar crust and sweet potato wedges in a herb vinaigrette. Ready in 35 minutes. cooks.io/4iDlIJa
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No deep fryer, no problem. Your oven + a little food science = perfect French fries. Here's how. 🍟 cooks.io/4yZarrH
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Plush vegetables, spiced meat sauce, and a satiny béchamel topping. This Moussaka is comfort food dressed up for the occasion. cooks.io/4dOPh7b
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A few sweet and savory favorites for apple season. 🍎 cooks.io/46B3lNU
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Geoffrey Zakarian (@gzchef) has one rule for knowing which restaurants have "it." In the new episode of I Changed My Mind, he dives into restaurant secrets while tackling a food he can't stand. More in his new book, Original Food: Recapturing the Joy of Eating, out October 26. cooks.io/4y4huPy
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Flaky tart shell, sweetened mascarpone, roasted plums, a hit of lemon zest. Yes, please. cooks.io/4xEFisl
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We’re back! Season 27 of America’s Test Kitchen is now airing on PBS, with rigorously tested recipes, expert techniques, and advice you can trust. Check your local listings and join us in the Test Kitchen! cooks.io/4yekfOt
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Spotlight on Jonathan Zaragoza (@goatboyitl), whose growing collection of ATK-exclusive recipes ranges from salsas to Mexican Fried Masa Cakes. cooks.io/4yFDrUX
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That funky bulbous veggie at the store? It's kohlrabi, and it's way easier to cook than it looks. Here's how. 🥬 cooks.io/4ydVmT0
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Rice noodles, seasoned meat, and crisp veggies tossed in a bold sesame-ginger-garlic sauce, then topped with cilantro and crunchy pickled cucumber. This bowl has it all. cooks.io/3V0GyIH
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There's nothing like a Diner-Style Patty Melt: gooey, griddled to perfection, and never skimping on the good stuff. cooks.io/4rCcNKF
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You don't need to spend a fortune for great coffee. Here's our favorite budget-friendly coffee maker. ☕ cooks.io/4h97Kwc
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Quick, creamy, and packed with flavor, this Creamy Orzo with Hot Italian Sausage, Broccoli Rabe, and Tomatoes is pure comfort in a bowl. cooks.io/4jaJg8o
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Butter on fish? Next level. These cod fillets get basted in garlic-thyme butter for a flaky, golden, ridiculously savory dish. cooks.io/3VCFUkL
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Peeling garlic is a pain. Turns out there are a few real shortcuts for it. 🧄 cooks.io/3V3QwJi
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Indian Butter Chicken sounds intimidating, but it's easier than you'd think. Warm spices, tomato paste, and cream build a rich, velvety sauce, while broiled yogurt-coated chicken thighs mimic deep tandoor char. cooks.io/4hy3WFd
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Meet the Gâteau Invisible: a cake where the batter lightly binds slim apple slices, then disappears in the oven, leaving tender, concentrated fruit as the star. A true work of art and a must-try for apple lovers. cooks.io/4yFJ0CR
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A chunky, hearty noodle dish with a lemon-ricotta finish, perfect for fall. cooks.io/4dFgVDz
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These Ham and Swiss Football Sandwiches turn the classic ham and cheese into a warm, party-size sandwich made for sharing. A natural fit for football Sundays. 🏈 cooks.io/46qSdmE
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Hot take: metal cutting boards aren't all that. Here's why: cooks.io/4h3mBrX
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Tempering eggs isn't about attitude, it's about temperature. Here's how it works. cooks.io/4xnoEx9
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Ready in 45 minutes, this Instant Pot Soy Sauce Chicken with Gai Lan is unbelievably flavorful for so little effort. Pop everything in the Instant Pot, and in just nine minutes you'll get a rich, aromatic braise while gai lan cooks right alongside it. cooks.io/4cP10SR
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Not all salad greens are created equal. Here's which ones to use, and when. cooks.io/4rjI6tp
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No more shaking and squeezing every last drop from your ketchup bottles. There's a better way. cooks.io/4h7QwiC
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Our Lamb and Potato Tortas with Goat Cheese and Pickled Jalapeños take the classic Mexican sandwich and give it a hearty twist. cooks.io/4gOExYG
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You don't need to drop $200+ on a knife. Our top-rated picks beat competitors that cost 10x as much. cooks.io/4gWHAwv
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If you haven't tried Suan La Bai Cai, let this be your sign. This sour-hot napa cabbage stir-fry comes together quickly with punchy black vinegar, smoky chiles, and a savory-sweet sauce.cooks.io/4cChJZw
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Move over, basil pesto. This is Linguine with Pesto di Prezzemolo: fresh parsley, blended into a bright, punchy sauce. Same comfort. Different spin. cooks.io/3ToSx2b
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Confit: it sounds fancy, but what is it actually doing to your food? cooks.io/4yzzmBW
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Turkey meatballs don't have to be boring. A few test-kitchen tricks + the right spice blend = seriously flavorful Moroccan-Style Turkey Meatballs. cooks.io/3T1nrO2
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Skip the prep work. These weeknight recipes make the most of smart store-bought shortcuts like rotisserie chicken, frozen pie dough, coleslaw mix, and more. cooks.io/4h1CEqr
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This is not your average @spambrand. cooks.io/4h5PSCw
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Chinese, Japanese, and Korean ingredients in one bold, savory-sweet stir-fry. Kimchi and Pork Fried Noodles is the weeknight dinner you need. cooks.io/4r1e65f
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Caramelized Granny Smith apples baked in butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon right into a German-style pancake, bringing just the right sweet-tart flavor to stand up to the rich, custardy pancake. cooks.io/4gKJLEL
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Gooey inside, crispy outside, quesadillas are an easy go-to for good reason. One of our favs? These Shrimp, Roasted Red Pepper, and Cilantro Quesadillas. cooks.io/4gMMqOh
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An alkaline bath is what makes a pretzel a pretzel, not just a tanned twist of dough. The base reacts with proteins, sugars, and starches at the pretzel’s surface to intensify browning and give the skin its tight, glossy sheen. cooks.io/4igZvjY
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Roll into the weekend with a little weekend brunch project: fluffy, ooey-gooey Coffee Sweet Rolls with a serious coffee kick and a thick, sweet glaze. cooks.io/4xe0LIk
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Nothing beats a good panini. For a new take on this classic, we sautéed Swiss chard with a handful of chopped garlic, then layered it into the sandwich alongside crispy bacon and a mixture of pickled onions and fennel. cooks.io/3UMW4Yu
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What if your dirty martini came with a spoon? 🍸 cooks.io/4cV23AX
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Inspired by a dish at Vito and Nicks in Chicago, our Aglio e Olio with Pecorino turns simple garlic-and-oil pasta into something richer and more complex. cooks.io/4gVYhZ0
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Forget a sink full of dishes. These recipes will have dinner on the table in no time, with almost no clean-up afterwards. cooks.io/4xroUvm
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There's a food @ambermruffin just can't get behind. @testcook reimagines it 3 ways to see if he can change her mind. New episode of I Changed My Mind, streaming now on @Netflix. cooks.io/3UOByqs
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Our five-star Halibut Puttanesca pairs mild, tender fish with a punchy tomato sauce loaded with spicy pepper flakes, garlic, briny olives and capers, and savory anchovies. cooks.io/4ytUCcf
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Roasted shallots, caramelized onions, and crisp, buttery pastry come together in this elegant savory upside-down tart. Rich and deeply flavorful, it’s perfect for a special occasion. cooks.io/4gImZ07
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Would you arrange your sheet pan like this, or like this? One gets you beautifully browned vegetables and juicy salmon. The other, not so much. cooks.io/3UYZxTS
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Buttery and tender with a delicate, crackly top, this Cast Iron Raspberry-Ginger Buttermilk Cake balances sweet-tart raspberries with warm, spicy ginger. The perfect breakfast cake as we slowly ease into fall. 🍂 cooks.io/4qVxC35
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Ever wondered what vodka actually does to pasta sauce? It’s not there for a boozy kick. There’s actually science behind how vodka helps deepen the sauce’s flavor. cooks.io/4xx3OfG
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It's been a big month for milestones: we're also celebrating 3 million subscribers on YouTube! 🎉 From recipes to gear reviews to taste tests to the science behind it all, thank you for being part of it!
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