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Whiskey Vanilla Extract Recipe — Make-Ahead Infused Extract

I am completely captivated by vanilla extract. Since I began making my own several years ago, I haven’t bought commercial vanilla—neither imitation…

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Midwestern Tacos, essentially taco-topped baked potatoes, are a favorite dinner here. For tips on making the best baked potato, see the linked…

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My husband insists he doesn’t like curry. He says it gives him heartburn — or at least it makes him…

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Crisp-edged nuggets of ground pork mingle with chewy rice noodles in a gingery, garlicky sauce, tossed with quickly stir-fried bell peppers and…

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Nearly twenty years ago, when my husband and I were still dating, our favorite romantic evenings always included one constant: cheese. Not…

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My 13-year-old son has the appetite of a little old British man when it comes to breakfast—beans on toast is his favorite.…

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Can you believe I’ve been writing here for three years? It’s been an amazingly full time—moving to an Amish farmhouse, watching a…

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Mapo Tofu — literally “Pockmarked Lady Tofu” — is a beloved Chinese dish featuring crumbled, pan-fried ground pork simmered with soft tofu…

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If you’re looking for the full recipe and detailed instructions for making hot chocolate on a stick, you can find them…

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I like to think of fall as “snack food season.” I’m not into football much, but I do love finger foods, and…