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How to Buy and Store Garlic Like a Pro
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How to Buy and Store Garlic Like a Pro

Garlic scapes, green garlic, black garlic. This culinary workhorse has so many different iterations, each with its own lovely and distinct flavor.
What You Need to Know When Choosing Dried Chiles
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What You Need to Know When Choosing Dried Chiles

Chile confusion getting you all heated? Here's a simple primer on the most common types and how to buy and store them.
15 Ways to Use Cream Cheese
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15 Ways to Use Cream Cheese

If the only thing you ever do with cream cheese is spread it on a bagel, you're missing out.
The Real Way to Tell If an Avocado Is Ripe
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The Real Way to Tell If an Avocado Is Ripe

And other tips on buying and storing avocados.
The Case Against Prepping Artichokes
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The Case Against Prepping Artichokes

For one home cook, the process of pruning and scraping an artichoke down to its core is not just time-consuming—it's demoralizing.
This Spring, Let's Ditch Spring Mix
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This Spring, Let's Ditch Spring Mix

There's nothing seasonal, or even really desirable, about that packaged "spring" mix salad in the grocery store.
Why You Should Buy Carrots With the Tops Attached
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Why You Should Buy Carrots With the Tops Attached

Those carrot greens aren't just for looks, you know.
Why I Cook With Bud Light Lime
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Why I Cook With Bud Light Lime

It's time for my story to be told.
How to Navigate the Pickle Aisle
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How to Navigate the Pickle Aisle

Everything you need to know when buying pickles.
It's Time to Stop Underestimating Vanilla
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It's Time to Stop Underestimating Vanilla

The flavoring might be ubiquitous, but it's far from boring. Here's what to look for when you're buying it, and how to store it at home.
Why Oats Are the Little Black Dress of Whole Grains
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Why Oats Are the Little Black Dress of Whole Grains

Before bowl food and whole grains, there were oats. Find out how to buy and store this pantry stalwart.
Skip Vanilla, Use Rose Water Instead
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Skip Vanilla, Use Rose Water Instead

Cookies, cocktails, roast chicken. Here's how to cook with rose water.
The Champagne of Mangoes (Literally)
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The Champagne of Mangoes (Literally)

Sink your teeth into sweet, buttery baby mangoes.
The Truth About Mayonnaise and Food Safety
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The Truth About Mayonnaise and Food Safety

You know those people who are telling you not to pack a tuna sandwich for that hike? Well, they're the ones who can take a hike, because mayo may actually be keeping us safe.
How to Buy and Prep a Leg of Lamb
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How to Buy and Prep a Leg of Lamb

Grass-fed vs. grain-fed? Should you trim the fat? A meat expert answers our most pressing leg of lamb questions.
16 Ways to Cook With Chile Oil
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16 Ways to Cook With Chile Oil

Whether homemade or store-bought, chile oil will add a welcome hit of heat and flavor to almost anything you cook.
The Cult of Greek Yogurt and Why I'm Not a Member
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The Cult of Greek Yogurt and Why I'm Not a Member

Massively popular for many years, Greek yogurt is starting to slowly go away. And this Epicurious editor doesn't mind.
How to Buy and Store Pineapples
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How to Buy and Store Pineapples

Everything you need to know about buying and storing this all-season fruit.