Food
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Spice up your grilled leg of lamb with a baharat marinade
Mar 31, 2026 5:57 am - The Turkish blend baharat contains many of the spices Americans think of as “holiday baking spices,” including cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves, as well as dried mint. You can find premade versions, but it’s simple to make your own, as in this Grilled Leg of Lamb by Jessica Battilana.
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Instant Pot Jewish brisket adds sweet and savory flavor to Passover, or any holiday
Mar 31, 2026 5:29 am - In Jewish families, brisket is a tradition in and of itself. We’re talking tender, fall-apart brisket in an incredibly simple sweet and savory sauce. But food knows no religion. Some of my non-Jewish friends now include this Jewish Brisket on their Christmas and Easter tables.
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What’s the best way to sear meat without so much splattering?
Mar 31, 2026 5:23 am - Q. I’ve asked my husband to use a mesh splatter guard, or to sauté meat at a lower temperature, but he is set in his ways. (And I love him dearly, so will not ding him for this.) Do you have any advice for how to sear, blacken or char meat without creating so much splatter?
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Greek avgolemono holds the key to creamy, dairy-free soups
Mar 31, 2026 5:00 am - This riff on a lovely lemony Greek avgolemono soup is a meal in itself, hearty with chickpeas, orzo and vegetables in a dill-seasoned broth. It’s lightly creamy thanks to the classic technique of beating together eggs and lemon juice, which are then tempered with some of the warm broth and stirred into the pot to thicken the liquid and add citrusy brightness.
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It wouldn’t be Easter without family’s favorite pasta saladMar 27, 2026 8:38 am - Growing up, my grandfather made the same Easter spread every single year. The highlight for me was always the Creamettes, a name our family coined. At its core, it’s just a pasta salad (named after the brand). But when my grandfather made it, it felt like the most special thing on the table.
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What’s the best microwave popcorn? Tasters ranked 11 top brands.
Mar 27, 2026 8:38 am - When you’re facing an aisle of microwave popcorn options, the choice can feel as overwhelming as scrolling through Netflix on a Friday night. To help you decide which bags to add to your queue — er, grocery list — here’s a blind test of the most popular options on the supermarket shelf.
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The seafood industry bets Americans will finally eat more fish if it looks more like meat
Mar 25, 2026 8:56 am - The future of fish is looking a lot like… salami? And meatballs. And fried chicken. And breakfast sausage. And, of course, spareribs and burgers. This is America, after all.
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How to make your microwave popcorn really pop with flavor
Mar 25, 2026 5:51 am - Microwave popcorn flavors typically revolve around varying degrees of butter and salt. That’s only the tip of the iceberg, though, when it comes to flavors and additions that can take this snack aisle staple to the next level.
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Homemade cheeseburger mac a healthier take on Hamburger HelperMar 25, 2026 5:11 am - Nearly 20 years ago, Hamburger Helper’s Cheeseburger Macaroni and I were good buddies. I wanted to make a quick, tasty dinner as inexpensively as possible. Did I read the ingredient list on the side of that box? No. Was I as focused on healthy meals as I am now? No. Now I knew I could do better.
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Baked spaghetti cups prove your muffin tin is no one-hit wonder
Mar 24, 2026 5:38 am - These spaghetti cups, piled with a saucy mixture of ground turkey and broccoli and topped with cheese, are as tasty and healthy as they are adorable. They’re also an ideal way to use leftover spaghetti.