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You probably have all the ingredients you need to make it already.

It's that good.

Crackly edges and creamy centers every single time.

I never celebrate Thanksgiving without it.

And comes together in no time, thanks to canned pumpkin!

It's simplicity at its finest.

They're crunchy, salty, snacking perfection.

Say goodbye to soggy crusts.

Learn how to make old-school meatballs just like an Italian nonna.

We tried every method out there to come up with the very best.

Set it and forget it.

Trust us: This is best (and easiest!) thing you'll cook in your Instant Pot this year.

A basic recipe for beginners and seasoned bakers alike.

What if I told you that I could guarantee perfectly cooked, perfectly tender pork chops, every time?

Bacon might be there.

It's the best every time.

It's pure magic.

Further proof that there's nothing butter can't make better!

You don't even have to drain them.

It's time to take out your Instant Pot.

Put that frozen salmon right in the oven!

Sweet potatoes are at the top of my shopping list this time of year, and for good reason. These tender tubers are readily available, last a long time in the pantry, and are incredibly versatile. One of the very best ways to prepare sweet potatoes is also the simplest — baking. Serve baked sweet potatoes anytime from breakfast to dinner and flavor them savory or sweet. Baking eliminates the prep work of peeling, chopping, boiling, and draining for tender potatoes.

Cracked open and still steaming, it’s ready to receive anything from a sprinkle of cheese to last night’s stew.

Never buy a bottle again.

The only late-summer appetizer you need.

Spoiler alert: it's not as tough or fussy as you might think.

A one-ingredient wonder.

When life gives you cabbage...

It's scary good.

It's shockingly simple.

Sweet, creamy, and ridiculously refreshing.

Wait for the praise.

Freeze it now, enjoy great lasagna later.

For when you're bored of chicken (and pork chops).

It tastes good with everything.

Only three ingredients!

Works every time.

Are you already doing this?!

If you're new to sourdough, start here.

All it needs is some alone time in the oven.

They're perfectly chewy.

Your favorite pasta impersonator, in under 15 minutes.

Tomato purée is a cooking essential you might be missing. Simpler and a bit thicker than its flavorful cousin, tomato sauce, tomato purée is a fast way to quickly prepare and freeze a bushel of fresh tomatoes for future cooking. Plum or Roma tomatoes are best for purée because they are generally grown for preserving. Paste, oven-dried tomatoes, and sauce are all made from these varieties — they are low in water content and rich in flavor.

The minimalist dessert gets a maximalist upgrade.

Once you learn how easy it is to make, you may never return to the store-bought stuff again.

Move over, ketchup and Sriracha! When it comes to versatile red condiments, harissa is my absolute favorite. This Tunisian chile sauce is a fantastic shortcut to spice up a meal and can be used with everything from meat to vegetables, couscous, roasted potatoes, scrambled eggs, as a dip for bread … the list is truly endless. Making them is easy; you can blend the chiles into a thick paste with garlic, olive oil, and aromatic spices.

Milk kefir is an easy sell for anyone who loves yogurt, which I most definitely do. KefirsmoothieprobioticsAll you need is a teaspoon of active kefir grains and a cup of whole milk. Milk kefir is a fermented dairy product similar in many ways to yogurt and buttermilk. It’s how kefir is cultured that makes it really unique — instead of heating the milk, adding a culture, and keeping it warm as you do with yogurt, all you need to make milk kefir are kefir grains.

Achieve crispy, juicy results while barely lifting a finger.

They take about 10 minutes to assemble and last for weeks in the refrigerator.

Save your pennies! Watch the video to learn how to make your own kombucha at home.

Fry a few and it will become second nature.

A step-by-step guide for making a sourdough starter.

At any moment, should the desire present itself, you can whip up your very own ball of creamy mozzarella, still warm from the whey whence it came.

It's as rich and creamy as you could ever hope for.

When you can't get to Austin, make this brisket instead.

When it comes to eating out for breakfast or brunch, for me, ordering is a no-brainer — I go for the savory option every time. I’m in it purely for the home fries. And the only thing better than ordering this side at my favorite diner is making them at home, whether for a big brunch with friends or just for myself. In this recipe, learn how to make home fries that are slightly starchy, with just the right balance of a soft, creamy inside and crispy, crunchy exterior.

The icebox cake needs no cooking or baking, and yet it yields what you would swear are slices of tender cake layers, filled with airy whipped cream and fresh fruit.

Paneer is the star ingredient in some of my most favorite Indian dishes — and probably yours too! I often find myself scooping just one more nibble of chewy, milky-tasting paneer from the dish long after I’m officially full. Sure, you can buy this firm cheese at the store to make your own homemade curries, but where’s the fun in that?! If you have a pot, a strainer, and some cheesecloth, you can have fresh homemade paneer cheese in about 30 minutes.

Turn 5 ingredients into the dreamiest dessert.

It's what comfort food dreams are made of.

Can you slice vegetables and boil brine? Then you can make refrigerator pickles.

No espresso machine required!