Hot posts in August included Cookie Monster's very own recipe, plus tips for storing fruits and vegetables and our best tips for freezing food. Read on for these and more — our readers' favorite posts of August 2012.

Top 10 Posts of August 2012

• 1 So You Know: Cookie Monster's Famous Sugar Cookie Dough Recipe
• 2 How to Make Boba & Bubble Tea at Home
• 3 Recipe: Loaded Baked Potato Dip with Homemade Chips
• 4 Weeknight Suppers from Italy: 20 Dinner Recipes Inspired by Italy
• 5 15 Homemade Snacks for the Lunchbox
• 6 Recipe: Master Cleanse Chicken
• 7 Recipe: Penne alla Vodka
• 8 The Incredible, Edible Green: 15 Recipes with Hearty, Healthy Kale
• 9 A Guide to Storing Fruits and Vegetables
• 10 25 Time-Saving Freezer Tips

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Welcome to The Kitchn's Best of 2012 roundup!
From December 17 through January 1 we are rounding up some of our favorite (and your favorite) posts from the past year.

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