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All You Need Is a Spoon to Make This Stunning Cake

Plus three other ways you can decorate a cake with a spoon.

Forget the Big Sunday Prep

Epicurious food director Rhoda Boone has a better way of getting a head start on the week's meals.

Why You Should Be Grating Your Tomatoes

Luscious, dead-ripe tomatoes abound right now. And there's really only thing to do with them.

Made In Is the Warby Parker of Cookware and We're Intrigued

This new direct-to-consumer line of cookware products promises high quality at a lower price.

This Amazing Hack Will Keep Your Ice Cream From Melting

You'll be shocked at how easy this is.

The Number One Reason You Don't Feel Like Cooking

No, it's not because you're lazy.

When You Should Use Bottled Lemon Juice Instead of Fresh

You're going to want to sit down for this.

9 Ways Ice Cube Trays Can Help You Make Dinner Faster

These frozen flavor starters will cut your cooking time in half.

The Pantry Staple That Will Transform Your Fried Chicken

Combine two iconic Southern foods for the ultimate fried chicken experience.

The Secret to Getting Super-Moist Chocolate Cakes, Every Time

It's all about a very surprising summer ingredient.

How to Make Homemade Instant Oatmeal Packets for Your Family

Forget the store-bought stuff: it's cheaper and healthier to make your own instant breakfast mix.

This Tool Is the Easiest Way to Open a Coconut

Because a $6 bottled coconut water habit is just ridiculous.

13 Life-Saving Hacks for Your Vacation Rental Kitchen

Your rental kitchen may be bare, but with these hacks (and a little elbow grease), you'll make it work.

Toss Out Your Toaster, You Don't Need It

Why clutter your counter when a skillet can do the job?

The Frozen Veggie You're Forgetting to Add to Your Smoothie

Packed with vitamins, this super food adds creaminess and bulk to low-sugar smoothies.

How to Make a Surprise Cake Your Guests Will Never Forget

This easy-to-make cake is the best party trick ever

Scrambled Pan-Fried Eggs Are the Best of Both Worlds

Think you already know how to make perfect scrambled eggs? Trust us, this way is better.

Never Over or Under Cook Meat Again!

Learn exactly how to use a meat thermometer and you'll never experience over- or undercooked cuts again.
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