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A skillet containing cooked quinoa garnished with fresh herbs and a wooden spoon placed within
How to Cook Quinoa So It’s Never Bitter or Mushy, Using 4 Reliable Methods
A bowl of guacamole with a tortilla chip accompanied by two avocado halves on a dark background
Should You Refrigerate Avocados? Here's What Chefs Recommend
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6 Things In Your Freezer You Should Toss ASAP, According to Food Safety Experts
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How to Cook Rice on the Stove So It’s Fluffy and Tender Every Time
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How to Store Leeks So They Stay Fresh for Weeks
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How to Store Romaine Lettuce So It Stays Fresh and Crisp
ripe fresh persimmons fruit in a bowl
How to Store Persimmons to Maximize Their Sweetness, According to Fruit Experts
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Flash Freezing Is the Simple Trick That Makes Frozen Food Taste Better
avocados
The Best Way to Keep an Avocado From Turning Brown
ripe bananas on kitchen counter
Should You Refrigerate Bananas?
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What Best-By Dates Really Mean, According to Food Scientists
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Marmalade Is Suddenly Everywhere—Here's How to Use It Beyond Toast
A plate with whole pears and a halved pear on a clothcovered surface
How to Store Pears So They’re Perfectly Ripe and Juicy
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Can You Really Wash Produce in the Dishwasher? What Food Safety Experts Say
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11 Foods You Should Never Refrigerate (but Probably Are)
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How to Eat Peanuts the Right Way, According to a Peanut Farmer
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The Right Way to Store Avocados, Whether They're Ripe, Unripe, or Already Sliced
A wedge of blue cheese with green leaves on a wooden platter bread in a bowl and a knife are nearby on the table
How to Eat Blue Cheese the Right Way, According to a Cheesemonger
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How to Eat Chestnuts—Including the Best Ways to Prep, Roast, and Serve Them
assorted lemons in bowl
How to Store Lemons So They Stay Fresh
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How to Freeze Oranges: The Best Methods for Whole Fruit, Segments, Juice, and Zest
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How to Wash Grapes to Remove Dirt, Pesticides, and Other Residues
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The Secret That Makes Martha’s Egg Salad So Irresistible
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23 Smart Ways to Cut Food Waste—and Trim Your Grocery Bill
the juicy grapefruit cut by half rings
How to Freeze Grapefruit, Including Juice, Zest, Segments, and Whole Fruit
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How to Cook Dried Beans for Better Flavor, Creamier Texture, and Big Savings
Purple cabbage (kol ungu), food preparation
The Right Way to Wash Cabbage to Remove Dirt, Pesticides, and Hidden Bugs
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The Best Way to Clean Blueberries to Remove Pesticides and Prevent Mold
A woman with curly hair appears alongside bowls of dessert on a wooden table
The Way Sophia Roe Shops and Plans Her Holiday Menu Will Change How You Host
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Why Your Pots and Pans Always Feel Sticky—and How to Clean Them
thanksgiving sides
6 Thanksgiving Leftovers You Should Eat Right Away—and What to Freeze for Later
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Does Pumpkin Pie Need to Be Refrigerated? Here’s How to Store Every Holiday Pie
Three pomegranates on a cloth
How to Store Pomegranates So They Stay Juicy and Bright for Weeks
Chunks of broken chocolate on a marble surface
A Chocolatier Explains Why Chocolate Turns White—and How to Fix It
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Le Creuset and Pantone Celebrate 100 Years of the Iconic Flame Colorway
Cantalope and honey dew
The Common Foods You Should Never Store Together in the Refrigerator—and Why
Carrots being rinsed in a colander under running water
The Right Way to Wash Carrots to Remove Dirt, Pesticides, and Germs
lemon being juiced in glass manual juicer and more lemons on marble counter
How to Freeze Lemons—Whether You Need Juice, Zest, or Whole Fruit
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9 Pantry Essentials Grandma Always Had on Hand—and You Should Too
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14 Foods You Should Never Put in Your Slow Cooker—and Why
Homemade Spicy Oven Fried Potato Wedges with Ketchup
12 Foods That Taste Better Cooked From Frozen—No Thawing Required
Bunch of grapes get washed in a bowl of cold water on wooden table
Is Baking Soda the Best Way to Wash Fruit? A Food Safety Expert Weighs In
A plate of cooked broccoli
The Right Way to Steam Broccoli for Bright, Tender Florets Every Time
Celery
How to Freeze Celery the Right Way for Soups, Stews, and More
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What Makes the Best Hot Chocolate—Cocoa Powder or Drinking Chocolate?
A wooden platter with onions garlic and shallots arranged together
The Best Way to Store Garlic and Onions (and Make Sure They Don't Sprout)
Two raw beef steaks garnished with herbs and seasoning on parchment paper viewed from above
Home Cooks Are Buying Whole Cows and Saving Big—Here's How to Do It
Plated grilled cheese
The One Ingredient That Makes Grilled Cheese Even Better—and It's Already in Your Refrigerator
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7 Items You Should Toss From Your Refrigerator ASAP, According to Food Scientists
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Is It Safe to Eat Apple Seeds? Experts Weigh In
bunches of leafy greens, including spinach, kale, and Swiss chard
The Best Way to Store Leafy Greens So They Stay Fresh and Crisp
A rectangular lasagna dish with a single portion served resting on a cloth
You’re Probably Baking Lasagna in the Wrong Dish—Here’s What Experts Recommend
A wooden bowl filled with dried black berries on a light textured background
Dehydrating Blueberries Is the Secret to Snacking on Summer All Year
Bowl of oatmeal topped with banana slices blueberries and chopped nuts next to a spoon and napkin on a table
5 Ways to Cook Steel-Cut Oats—Including the Make-Ahead Method We Love
raw strip beef steak meat on wooden cutting board
The Dangerous Meat-Thawing Mistake Almost Everyone Makes—and the Safe Fix
Gnocchi with Tomato Sauce - add basil and pepper
The Best Canned Tomatoes According to Chefs—These 4 Brands Rise Above the Rest
Best Buttermilk Pancakes
How Long Maple Syrup Really Lasts—and the Best Way to Store It
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Martha's One Ingredient That Makes Scrambled Eggs Even Better (and It's Already in Your Fridge)
Organic Raw Orange Pumpkin Puree in a Bowl
How Long Does Canned Pumpkin Last After Opening?
Kitchen knives set laying on wooden cutting board, flat lay, view from above
How to Properly Sharpen a Kitchen Knife, According to Experts
Two cups of crispy french fries
17 Types of French Fries That Make Every Meal Better
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Onion Powder Can Be Even Better Than Fresh Onion—Here’s When to Use It
kale leaves in shallow wooden bowl with dark background
The Health Benefits of Kale—Plus How to Truly Enjoy This Popular Leafy Green

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