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View AllBuild Better Nachos

I used to think of nachos as a messy, indulgent snack to be enjoyed at ballgames...
Dry Roasted Beans: Homemade Healthy Snacks

Dry roasted beans seem to be overlooked in the American snack world. While roasted nuts and...
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Eggless Baking With Chia and Flax Seeds

I really enjoy playing with alternative ingredients and methods for baking. Whether experimenting with gluten-free flours...
Three Ways to Get Your Cabbage & Black-Eyed Peas

Cabbage and black-eyed peas are traditional New Year’s foods in the South, eaten for good luck...
Tracing the Holiday Tamal Tradition

In Texas, the holidays mean tamales. Along with Christmas trees, sparkling lights, and sweet treats, I...
Baking Beats Candles: Taking Back Holiday Scents

My step-mom, little sister, and I were strolling down the sidewalk in Ocean Springs, Miss. a...
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Holiday Oven Logistics: Hottest to Coolest

With Thanksgiving behind us and days of creative leftover inventions ahead, we cooks can all take...
Roll-Your-Own Spring Rolls

Last week, my homegirl Jessica invited me over for a roll-your-own spring roll party. “Heck yes!!!”...
Homemade Ginger Ale in Three Steps

A few days ago, I caught a tummy ache while on the road. Searching for a...
Five Tips for Single Cup Coffee Brewing

I’ve dabbled in the full gamut of home coffee brewing methods—the trusty electric drip brewer, the...
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Ceviche: Fresh Seafood and Citrus

Ah, ceviche. It’s by far one of my very favorite foods. How I have managed to...
Mashing: For More Than Potatoes

Mashed potatoes are by far one of America’s favorite sides, and next to fries, mashing is...
Perfect Toast, Three Ways

If I had a dollar for every time I’d heard sudden, impassioned curses shouted by my...
Three Steps to a Big Pot of Soup

As cooler weather begins to set in, nothing battles the increasingly chilly nights like a big...
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Who Says You Can’t Cook Lettuce?

Lettuce is an incredibly versatile plant and a huge part of the modern diet. Hearty, easy-to-grow,...
Grinding Whole Spices

Ever notice how amazing black pepper tastes when it’s cracked fresh? Whether you’ve only had it...
Brownies From Scratch

What’s better than a warm pan of fresh-baked brownies? A warm pan of homemade fresh-baked brownies....
Cleaning Crab Claws: Step-by-Step

Last week we featured a healthy recipe for Spicy Caribbean Crab Claws boiled with spices and...
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Makizushi Sushi Rolls at Home

The basic, nori-wrapped sushi roll (known as makizushi) is one of the Western world’s favorites (see...
Mise en Place: Three Reasons to Prep Before You Cook

Have you ever noticed how folks on cooking shows and chef throwdowns (other than off-the-cuff contests...
