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9 easy midweek meals that feel like a small win

I’ve rounded up 9 midweek meal ideas to choose from when you want something simple that still feels like progress. These are the kinds of meals I lean on when the day has been full, but I still want to put something solid on the table. Nothing complicated, nothing

National Pound Cake Day highlights the enduring appeal of classic butter cake

National Pound Cake Day arrives on March 4, and kitchens across the country get ready for a cake that does not need a gimmick to draw a crowd. Thick, golden and rich with butter, pound cake has held its place on American tables through changing tastes and dessert crazes. Baked

Set it and forget it is back, and bigger than ever

Almost 5 in 10 Americans want to spend less than 30 minutes making dinner, while more than 1 in 10 would prefer not to cook at all. After years of aspirational cooking content, such as homemade pasta, the 47-ingredient curries and the fermentation projects, home cooks have declared a

15 cast-iron one-skillet meals with big flavor and minimal mess

Some nights I want bold flavor without a pile of dishes waiting for me later. That’s why I keep coming back to these 15 cast-iron one-skillet meals that bring serious depth with hardly any cleanup. Each one leans on the magic of a well-heated pan to

13 easy asian dinners that taste better than takeout

If takeout has been your go-to, these 13 easy Asian dinners might change that. I put this collection together for nights when you want something fast but still full of flavor, with plenty to choose from. One of these can step in when you’re tired of the same

From salsa to queso, tortilla chips drive a national food holiday

Americans fill bowls with salsa and pass around tortilla chips as National Tortilla Chip Day arrives on Feb. 24. The observance extends the familiar snack beyond the table and drives activity in restaurant dining rooms and grocery aisles across the country. Corn and salt may start the story, but the

From New England to the West Coast, clam chowder gets its day

Nothing kicks off National Clam Chowder Day quite like a steaming bowl of one of America’s favorite soups, thick with clams and potatoes and bold enough to make you forget it’s still cold outside. Across the country, cooks keep generations of coastal tradition alive, from historic New England