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Recipes

Spaghetti and Meatballs

Meatballs and tomato gravy are the ultimate comfort food, except when you're the cook. To cut the fuss, and still feed a crowd, we start by turning on the oven.

Equipment Reviews

Traditional Skillets

A 12-inch skillet should last a lifetime and cook almost anything. But does quality construction have to cost top dollar?

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Taste Tests

Buying Guide: Shrimp

Almost all the shrimp you can buy at the supermarket has been frozen even if it looks fresh. Here's a guide on which shrimp to buy.

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How To Cook

Peeling and Slicing Garlic

Peeling and slicing garlic isn't hard. Just follow these few simple tips and make quick work out of this daunting kitchen task.

 
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