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Consider this the ultimate resource for genius ways to save time in the kitchen, waste less food, and make all of your meals more delicious. This month: We're sharing advice straight from professional chefs—how to grill the perfect steak, how to make delicious plant-based meals, and how to make crepes at home—among other tips.
The Lenox Spice Village
Looking for a Charming Way to Store Spices? Try a TikTok-Approved Lenox Spice Village
Freshly baked sweet braided egg bread loaf for breakfast.
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Giada DeLaurentiis The Grand Tasting At Vegas Uncork'd by Bon Appétit
5 Famous Chefs' Grocery Store Must-Have Items
Turkey in Roaster
How Long to Cook a Turkey, in One Easy Chart
Crepes
How to Make Crepes at Home, According to a Professional Chef
Bowl of vegan miso ramen with tofu and mushrooms
How to Cook Ramen, According to Professional Chefs
Grilled vegetables
Here's How to Grill Vegetables to Perfection—and 7 Recipes to Make With Them
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The Most Effective Way to Slice Crusty Bread (Professional Bakers Agree)
pecan pie
How to Tell if Pecan Pie Is Done Without Cutting It
Grilled steak with salt and peper
How to Grill the Perfect Steak, According to a Professional Chef
Vision Grills Icon Cadet Charcoal Grill and Weber Original Kettle Premium Charcoal Grill on pink background
The 5 Best Charcoal Grills for Cooking Outdoors
dutch oven
What Is a Dutch Oven—and How Do You Cook With It?
grilled corn
How to Grill Corn on the Cob Perfectly—Plus Tips on How to Buy and Shuck It
Turkey temperature thermometer
How to Take a Turkey's Temperature
BBQ side dishes - barbecue sides for pulled pork, brisket, and more (collards)
14 Mouthwatering BBQ Side Dishes for Pulled Pork, Brisket, and More
TikTok Herb Saver
This Clever Kitchen Gadget Is Going Viral on TikTok for Tripling the Lifespan of Fresh Herbs
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15 Trader Joe's Shopping Mistakes You Should Avoid at All Costs
Pizza Croissants
5 Recipes That Use Time-Saving Frozen Puff Pastry
Chicken-Pesto Flatbread Sandwiches
11 Ways to Use Store-Bought Pesto (That Don't Involve Pasta)
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12 Winter Soups You Can Make With 10 Ingredients or Less
Japanese citron 'Yuzu' fruits isolated on light background
Yuzu Is Poised to Be One of 2022's Trendiest Foods—Here's How to Cook With It
Quinoa chickpea salad with tomato, cucumber, pomegranate and avocado
7 Ways to Use Chickpeas (That Don't Involve Hummus)
Kitchen utensils on work top in modern kitchen
10 Kitchen Must-Haves That Are Perfect for Small Spaces
Spicy Salmon Sushi
Kewpie Mayo Is One of Japan's Most Popular Condiments: Here's How to Cook With It
Top Trader Joe's Thanksgiving desserts
7 Flavorful Trader Joe's Thanksgiving Desserts That Require No Baking
Professional Chefs Share Their Tips for the Best Quiche: slices of quiche
13 Tips for Making Better Quiche, Straight From Professional Chefs
carrot soup
11 Tips for Making Tastier Plant-Based Meals, According to Professional Chefs
Honey Pouring On Spoon Over White Background
How to Accurately Measure Honey, Molasses and More Sticky Ingredients Without Making a Mess
trader joes Vegan Buttery Spread
12 Vegan Foods You Can Buy at Trader Joe's to Make Meatless Mondays Even Easier
Moldy Bread against a white background
The Ultimate Guide to Moldy Food—When to Eat It, When to Toss It, and How to Prevent It
impulse-buying
How Your Grocery Store's Layout Is Costing You Money
Raw thawed Thanksgiving turkey
How Long to Thaw a Turkey, in One Easy Chart
whole foods storefront
8 Tips and Tricks To Make the Most of Your Next Whole Foods Trip
Trader Joe Store sign
12 Tips and Secrets to Make the Most of Your Next Trader Joe's Trip
Woman hands in orange striped sweatshirt holding oranges with green leaves in blue eco-friendly shopping mesh bag on pink background.
How to Choose Ripe Oranges and Store them Properly, According to Experts
Where-to-order-thanksgiving-food: Thanksgiving feast
Thinking of Ordering Thanksgiving Dinner This Year? Here Are 9 Delicious Options That'll Save You So Much Time
Make-ahead-thanksgiving-recipes
24 Delicious Make-Ahead Thanksgiving Recipes (Because You Deserve a Holiday, Too)
Grapefruit Kombucha Margarita
12 Classic Cocktail Recipes Everyone Should Know
open and closed wine bottles with corks
How to Store Wine so It Lasts as Long as Possible
A split photo of the exterior of an Aldi and the exterior of a Trader Joe's
Is Aldi Cheaper Than Trader Joe's? We Compare the Cost of 25+ Products
tiktok-potato-peeling-hack
I Tried That Viral TikTok Potato Peeling Hack—Here's What Happened
Side dishes for ribs - great ideas for what to serve with ribs (corn on the cob)
10 Great Side Dishes That Pair Perfectly With Ribs
thanksgiving-salad-recipes
10 Fresh Thanksgiving Salads You Can Make Ahead
No-bake Cranberry Orange Cheesecakes
11 Mini Holiday Dessert Recipes to Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth
how-to-keep-coffee-hot: pouring coffee into heart-shaped mug
7 Genius Ways to Keep Your Coffee Hot for Hours
tiktok holiday desserts: meringue christmas trees
4 TikTok Holiday Dessert Hacks You Need to Try at Home
How to grill - grill times for chicken, steak, shrimp, burgers, and more
How Long to Cook (Pretty Much) Anything on the Grill
air-fryer-hard-boiled-eggs-hack: hard-boiled eggs with herbs and tomato
I Tried That Viral Hack for Making Hard-Boiled Eggs in the Air Fryer, and My Life Is Changed
grilling-mistakes
The 7 Mistakes You're Making When Grilling, According to a Pro
Mini pumpkin pies topped with whipped cream on a blue background
8 Mini Pie Recipes That Are Perfect for Smaller Celebrations
instapot-mistakes
The 5 Biggest Mistakes You're Making With Your Instant Pot
You Just Got an Instant Pot—Now What?
butcher-shopping-tips: marbled piece of steak
10 Tips for Buying Quality Meat That'll Ensure You Get the Best Bang for Your Buck
healthiest cocktails: prosecco with raspberries
6 Better-for-You Cocktails That Taste Delicious
egg-hacks-from-egg-farmers
We Asked Egg Farmers to Share Their Favorite Egg-Cooking Hacks With Us—and Wow, Did They Deliver
best-winter-spring-wines: two glasses of rosé at the beach
7 Wines Sommeliers Say You'll Love Drinking in Any Weather
easy-puff-pastry-cinnamon-rolls-recipe
We Found a Genius Method for Making Homemade Cinnamon Rolls in 30 Minutes
30 mins
How-to-cook-cauliflower-steak
Cauliflower Steaks, a Perfect Plant-Based Meat Replacement, if Cooked Correctly
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7 Biggest Cooking Mistakes Every Home Chef Makes—and How to Fix Them
How to Decorate Sugar Cookies
How to Decorate Sugar Cookies Like the Pros
Frozen berries on the red-blue background
How Long You Can Store (Almost) Anything in the Fridge and Freezer
easy-cocktail-upgrades: infused salt rims
5 Craft Cocktail Trends to Spice Up Your Next At-Home Happy Hour