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Spaghetti Puttanesca (Spaghetti With Capers, Olives, and Anchovies)

This pasta packs an aromatic punch.
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Oklahoma-Style Onion Burgers

Extra-juicy slider-style burgers with way more onions.
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Double Down on Tomato Flavor in This Rich and Creamy Vodka Sauce

A little nip of vodka makes this creamy tomato sauce a force to be reckoned with.
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Basic Crepe Batter

A simple crepe batter that'll allow you to whip up French crepes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.
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Spaghetti With Carbonara Sauce

Pasta in a silky sauce of eggs, cheese, pork, and black pepper.
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Soufflé Omelette With Cheese

Beating the egg whites leads to lofty results.
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Vietnamese Grilled Lemongrass Pork Chops (Thit Heo Nuong Xa)

Pork chops with a sweet-and-savory caramelized crust.
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Sous Vide Carnitas for Tacos (Crispy Mexican-Style Pulled Pork)

Use your sous vide cooker for extra-juicy, crispy, and foolproof carnitas.
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Homemade Chick-Fil-A Sandwiches

Replicate the famous Chick-Fil-A fried chicken sandwich right at home.
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Easy Pressure Cooker Pork Chile Verde

Great chile verde flavor in the pressure cooker, with just 15 minutes of hands-on work.
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Savory Cheese Soufflé

This savory cheese soufflé is easy to make and practically foolproof—we promise, it will rise to lofty and flavorful heights.
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Grilled Chicken and Peach Saltimbocca Skewers

Chicken and peaches jump from the skillet to the grill.
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Memphis-Style Dry Ribs

There's nothing dry about these babies.
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Barbecue Smoked Beef Chuck

Brisket ain't got nothing on this, baby.
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The Best Juicy Grilled Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts

Cooking boneless, skinless chicken breasts on the grill is easy—here's how.
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Channa Masala

Our version of this spicy, aromatic chickpea dish may not be just like Grandma's, but it sure is tasty.
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Pan-Seared Duck Breast

Crispy skin and tender pink meat in a bright, citrusy sauce.
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Easy, Herb-Packed Falafel

For crisp-outside, light-and-fluffy-inside falafel, soak dried chickpeas, then grind them raw.
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The Food Lab's Ultra-Gooey Stovetop Mac and Cheese

Just as fast as the blue box, but way, way better.
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The Best General Tso's Chicken

The glossy sauce that coats this take-out staple is simultaneously sweet, savory, and tart.
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Extra-Crispy Fried Chicken With Caramelized Honey and Spice

Super-crunchy, craggy fried chicken coated in toasted honey and spice.

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The Best French Bread Pizza

Classic French bread pizza upgraded with a heavy dose of garlicky butter, two cheeses, and fresh herbs.
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The Best White Chili With Chicken

Tender, creamy, spicy, and bright.
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Gyudon (Japanese Simmered Beef and Rice Bowls)

One pot and 20 minutes for this Japanese fast-food classic.
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