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I made a homemade version of classic blue box mac and cheese using a simple béchamel and real cheddar. Same comfort, but better flavor, better texture, and you actually control what goes into it. No ...

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January 29, 2026 at 8:05 PM

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NFL Playoffs Appetizer Lineup. What Are You Making This Weekend? Playoff football is here, which means one thing. Snacks are not optional. This is the weekend where you want food that feels fun and ...

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January 16, 2026 at 6:54 PM

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Midweek Musings
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Midweek Musings

Comfort Is Not Complicated. It’s Honest.

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January 13, 2026 at 7:16 PM

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Midweek Musings
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Midweek Musings

The Small Rituals That Keep You Going

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January 6, 2026 at 2:54 PM

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December 31, 2025 at 3:47 PM

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December 19, 2025 at 2:45 PM

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Day 6 of 12 Days of Holiday Appetizers
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Day 6 of 12 Days of Holiday Appetizers

Crispy Prosciutto Wrapped Dates with Walnut and Orange

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December 18, 2025 at 4:57 PM

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Salmon Spread Ingredients: 1 pound salmon filet ½ cup mayonnaise ¼ cup sour cream 2 tablespoons fresh dill, finely chopped 1 tablespoon capers, finely chopped Zest of 1 lem...

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December 17, 2025 at 9:56 PM

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Mussels Meunière Ingredients 2 pounds fresh mussels, scrubbed and debearded 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 leek, white and light green parts only, thinly sliced ...

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December 15, 2025 at 10:44 PM

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Perfect citrus segments make any salad, dessert, or seafood dish brighter. Here is how to cut them cleanly without pith or membrane and get the most out of every orange, including the juice.

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December 11, 2025 at 9:45 PM

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The Chef’s Plan Kitchen Gift Guide
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The Chef’s Plan Kitchen Gift Guide

A Chef’s Favorite Tools for Every Home Cook

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December 2, 2025 at 8:46 PM

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The Chef’s Shortcut to Better Weeknight Cooking Small Techniques That Make Every Meal Taste Like It Came from a Restaurant Weeknight cooking has a reputation for being rushed. You come home, open th...

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October 21, 2025 at 8:02 PM

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When I need a break from recipe writing and development, I turn to my Italian moka pot. The ritual resets my mind. The hiss of the water, the aroma filling the kitchen, and that first sip of rich espr...

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September 24, 2025 at 8:38 PM

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Gazpacho season is here. Cold, refreshing, and bursting with flavor — ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, garlic, and olive oil blended into the perfect bowl for late summer heat. It’s proof that some...

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September 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM

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Cooking with the Seasons: From Summer to Fall Walk through a farmer’s market right now and you’ll see it: the stall with sweet corn piled high next to crates of butternut squash. Tomatoes bursting wi...

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September 2, 2025 at 4:58 PM

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Crispy Fish Tacos — hot from my kitchen last night. Golden, crunchy fish, tangy cabbage slaw, lime crema… simple ingredients, big flavor. This was one of the recipes featured in a recent Chef’s Plan ...

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August 28, 2025 at 6:30 PM

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Quick Pickled Red Onions
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Quick Pickled Red Onions

If there’s one condiment I keep in my fridge almost year-round, it’s a jar of quick pickled red onions.

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August 26, 2025 at 8:44 PM

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Quick knife tip:
Here’s how to julienne an onion like a chef—clean, even slices every time.
Keep the root on, let the knife glide.
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August 21, 2025 at 7:18 PM

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Sometimes the simplest things are the ones worth getting right. Caesar dressing isn’t just a sauce — it’s the backbone of one of the greatest salads ever invented. Creamy, tangy, garlicky, salty, and just the right amount of punch.

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