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It really takes it to the next level.

You don't even need a mixing bowl.

Bubbly water makes it so refreshing.

Yes, there's maple syrup.

Today, let's pare it down to the basics and talk about how to make an easy, classic, all-American potato salad.

It comes together in just 5 minutes.

The only late-summer appetizer you need.

Once you take a bite of these irresistibly creamy potatoes, you'll never want to make them any other way.

You barely need a recipe.

No oven necessary.

The gooey pumpkin filling + maple cream cheese icing = everything.

A one-ingredient wonder.

Everyone will demand seconds.

When life gives you cabbage...

You'll immediately notice the difference.

A skillet and a lid are all you need to make these crispy potatoes with fluffy, perfect insides.

Sweet, creamy, and ridiculously refreshing.

It never fails me.

Fall in a jar.

High-protein, hearty chickpeas get a lot of love at other times of day, but are often forgotten at breakfast, which is a shame because they are just as tasty in the morning hours.

It comes out perfectly every time.

Plus: our secret for making them extra tall and flaky.

Freeze it now, enjoy great lasagna later.

Just wait until you see how easy it is.

If you're still on the fence about cabbage, this will make you a believer.

It tastes good with everything.

A hot and fruity Mexican Christmas punch.

If you can measure and heat something on the stove, you can make this simple syrup. It truly is that simple.

It's even great for beginners.

You haven’t had cheesecake like this before.

Can’t get enough of the crunchy, buttery topping.

Is there a more classic cocktail?

Every baker needs this.

As easy as it is delicious.

Wait until you taste the spiced-sugar coating.

If you're new to sourdough, start here.

When the side becomes the star.

All it needs is some alone time in the oven.

They're perfectly chewy.

One bite will transport you back to your childhood.

You'll be making the brown butter dressing on repeat this fall.

Don’t forget the buttery cracker topping.

Five layers of deliciousness.

Adding this one unexpected ingredient makes all the difference.

Oh, and they take 10 minutes to throw together.

Your favorite pasta impersonator, in under 15 minutes.

All of the flavor, none of the frying.

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.

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

No road trip required.

You've never seen gnocchi like this before.

It's the secret to a perfectly crisp coating.

Milk kefir is an easy sell for anyone who loves yogurt, which I most definitely do. Kefir is tangy, about as thick (and creamy!) as a smoothie, and full of those good-for-you probiotics we hear so much about. Think of milk kefir as drinkable, pourable yogurt. Even better, you can skip the grocery store and make it yourself right on your kitchen counter. All you need is a teaspoon of active kefir grains and a cup of whole milk.

Once you know the ratio of eggs to cream, you can make quiche like a pro.

A reason to never throw away bacon grease.

Keep things chill and skip the simple syrup this summer.

Whenever my kitchen fills with the smell of bacon grease and cornmeal, I am transported back to the moment I laid eyes on that golden pancake.

Everything you love about the classic, but even more comforting — and way, way easier.

It's better than anything you could get at the drive-thru

Ready the vanilla ice cream.

It's a great little staple to have in your summer cooking repertoire.

A loaf of tender, warm bread in less than an hour? It's not magic — it's no-time bread!

Congee, jook, okayu. Asian-style rice porridge has many names and countless variations, but in every instance it is a simple, comforting dish for breakfast or any time of day. This extra nutritious version includes brown rice, shiitake mushrooms, handfuls of greens, and warming ginger. I grew up with the Vietnamese version, called cháo, which my parents made using white rice and lots of water in a big, simmering pot. (It can also be made in a rice cooker or slow cooker.

It's foolproof!

Thanks to a preheated baking sheet and a drizzle of honey, these sprouts are extra caramelized and extra crispy.

Feels goods, right?

Make soft, creamy steel-cut oats in under 20 minutes.

One of my most enduring childhood memories is watching my bà nội, or grandmother, shaving corn – the clean, confident stroke of her knife, and the tumble of sweet, juicy kernels released from the cob. If we were lucky, she’d stir the kernels into a pot of coconut milk with tapioca pearls to make chè, a delectable Vietnamese pudding. I can think of few better treats than chè on a summer afternoon.

This breakfast casserole was made for summer.

Just saying.

This recipe ushers in a fresh start for cabbage soup.

Fast, flavorful, and super easy.