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It's the key to *always* having soft, easily spreadable butter.

Don't worry, though — they're no less fluffy or worthy of a heavy drizzle of maple syrup.

Trust us: This is best (and easiest!) thing you'll cook in your Instant Pot this year.

Now that the major holidays are behind us, I’m readying my pantry for new winter arrivals, like a sort of epicurean Punxsutawney Phil. Will the winter linger on (more truffles, hygge-inducing tea, excuses to make a hot chocolate, etc.), or will there be a cheeky snap of spring (mango-flavored everything, the bright spot that is asparagus season, a blush-toned peony)?

A food safety expert shares the most effective and safe method to wash your produce.

Because your kids need to be able to find the food themselves.

We've got our next birthday cake recipe ready to go.

It's totally foolproof and rewards you with a meal that tastes really fancy — even on a weeknight!

Any night - Tuesday or otherwise! - that involves tacos for dinner is bound to be a good night.

For quick weeknight meals, the Instant Pot is your BFF.

The goal: Cracker-like on the outside and super fluffy on the inside.

It was also incredibly easy.

If you have fond memories of eating at The Old Spaghetti Factory, this is the dish for you.

The Instant Pot makes beef stew weeknight-friendly.

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Sorry to be the one to have to tell you.

Your New Year's Day celebratory breakfast plans are set. You're welcome!

A smart store-bought shortcut for the holidays.

Look for it in the refrigerator cases!

These are the easy dinners that will get you through the rest of winter.

This slightly sweet, mildly spiced, crispy chicken recipe delivers every time.

I'll admit: I was skeptical I'd be into these bags, but they've totally won me over.

Heat 'em up in the oven while you're loading the car!

Ina’s Ultimate Tuna Melt is well worth the few extra steps and ingredients — including some that I never thought of combining with tuna.

It's salty, buttery, crunchy perfection.

It looks like risotto, tastes like mac and cheese, and is ready in 20 minutes.

This tip is especially great for hungry families.

With or without a mold!

Including winners for best-tasting, kid-friendly, and most unexpected design.

The simple chicken tacos this Mexican-American mom makes for her kids (and herself).

This cookie recipe changed how I bake with my kids.

For Meatless Monday and beyond.

Easy to make and even easier to clean up!

No more hot handles that can hurt the kiddos.

A pack of chicken sausage is my go-to ingredient for quick and easy weeknight dinners.

These toss-and-go meals do all the work for you.

Rule #2: We decide what they eat, but my kids get to decide how much.

The secret ingredient will upgrade any pancake mix — even the store-bought kind.

From the ultimate Trader Joe's hack to our favorite quick & easy pasta, this is our list of weeknight MVPs.

It's the thing a new parent *really* needs.

My quick, initial taste test basically turned into a full meal.

One in particular really stood out!

Move over, butter boards!

We couldn't stop eating them.

No more sticky bottles!

It's perfect for quick dinners.

Bonus: It'll help keep your kitchen workspace clean and clear.

Two words: butter-roasted.

One fix is in effect ... right now!

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Their super crisp exterior gives way to the fluffiest potato center.

They're shockingly similar to the original, and an absolute showstopper for bake sales and birthday parties.

One-handed breakfasts for the win.

A simple 10-minute marinade makes all the difference.

This method delivers juicy, flavorful meat and crispy skin — and it's easy!

They taste like a bowl of freshly cooked oatmeal loaded with blueberries and brown sugar.

You may already have the winning method on hand!

Is your kid not a fan of chunky pieces of onion? Neither is Jennifer Garner!

Pumpkins, mummies, and monsters, oh my!

Everything you need to know about lunch containers, lunchboxes, water bottles, and other accessories for a well-packed school lunch!

Making meal prep easier is just the beginning...

We're never doing it any other way again.

Adding just one pantry ingredient gives you tender, browned beef.

Want pork chops that rival a steak? You've got to know the best method for cooking those chops!

These five-ingredient meals will become instant family favorites.

Everyone has a can opener to open cans, but have you ever used it for this?

The kids are going to freak. out.

Now's your chance.

This recent discovery proves we've been doing it all wrong.

It's one of the smartest tips we've ever heard.

"No more throwing away expensive avocados that rot in ten minutes. Yay!"

Retire the kitchen kid drawer once and for all.