cooking basics

Easy White Beans

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This easy white beans recipe takes just 5 minutes with canned beans and tastes delicious! Plus, how to choose cannellini,…

Pickled Beets

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These quick pickled beets are so good that I like to eat them straight from the jar. Roasted, then pickled in a simple brine made from apple cider vinegar, water, sugar, and salt, the beets are tender, sweet, and tangy, with a sour, savory kick from ga…

Bouquet Garni

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Here’s how to make a bouquet garni! This classic French technique bundles bay leaf, thyme, and parsley to add savory…

Mint Chimichurri

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This mint chimichurri makes a bright, garlicky sauce for chicken, seafood, and grilled veggies! It comes together in five minutes…

Homemade Harissa

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Move over, ketchup and hot sauce—this homemade harissa recipe is one of my favorite condiments to keep on hand. Made with a blend of roasted red peppers, dried chiles, warming spices, garlic, and lemon, my version of this North African chili paste is s…

Simple Homemade Sauces With Big Flavor

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A good sauce can take a basic dinner from fine to where has this been all my life? These simple homemade sauces bring big flavor to everything from grilled meats and pasta to sandwiches, vegetables, and whatever else needs a little help.
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Oven Temperature Conversions

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Learn how oven temperatures work, how to convert Fahrenheit, Celsius, and gas mark, when to adjust for convection, and why preheating and rack position matter.
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Crispy Rice

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This crispy rice recipe is one of my favorite ways to add crunch to salads and bowls. Easy to make on a sheet pan with just 4 ingredients, it transforms dry, dull day-old rice into something completely delicious. It’s crackly, toasty, and infused…

Lemon Pepper Chicken Marinade

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My go-to chicken marinade for over 15 years with lemon juice, lemon pepper, and dried herbs. Perfect for grilling, baking, or cooking in a skillet.
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Basil Pesto Recipe

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This basil pesto recipe blends fresh basil, pine nuts, garlic, and Parmesan into the classic Italian sauce in 5 minutes.…

Easy Fajita Sauce

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This flavor-packed fajita sauce recipe works for beans, chicken, steak or shrimp! It’s quick to put together with a handful…

Red Wine Vinaigrette

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Meet my go-to red wine vinaigrette recipe! Made with basic ingredients like olive oil, red wine vinegar, Dijon mustard, and honey, this 5-minute salad dressing has a delicious balanced flavor. It’s tangy, savory, and a tiny bit sweet—so much bett…

Sauteed Zucchini

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This sautéed zucchini recipe is on repeat in my kitchen every summer. Ready in 15 minutes, it’s such an easy side dish. The zucchini cooks on the stovetop with olive oil or butter, garlic, salt, and pepper. When it’s tender and browned, I s…

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