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You Have Time for Cassoulet As Long As It's Not Actually Cassoulet

No time for project cooking? This non-cassoulet is just, like, toast. And you definitely have time for toast.

How to Stock Your Kitchen for the Coronavirus Era (and Other Emergencies)

Experts recommend keeping a two-week supply of food on hand at all times. But stocking up requires a strategy (not to mention some pantry space).

How to Use Your Pickle Juice, Your Bean Liquid, Your Whey, Your Brine, and More

Forget about shedding tears over liquid down the drain—turn your leftover brines, oils, and—yes—aquafabas into something useful.

The Best Frozen Veggie Burgers Are the Ones You Make Yourself

Bonus: they're vegan and gluten-free, and you cook them straight out of the freezer.

Move Over, Crispy Chickpeas. Crispy Lentils Are Here

Make lentils into your new favorite crunchy soup and salad toppers, no pre-cooking required. 

How to Skip Shucking (But Keep Eating) Oysters at Home

Oven-roasting oysters just until they pop open means all the fun and romance of oysters on the half shell with no shucking knife or skills required. 

What to Substitute for Salmon, Tuna, and Other Common Fish

Ignore your recipe (well, mostly) and talk to your fishmonger.

Oyster Shucking 101

Learn how to shuck an oyster with ease via our six-step photo-illustrated guide.

Umami-Boosting Secrets From 5 Great Vegetarian Cooks

Adding olives to vegetable stock is just the beginning.

The Seedy Sprinkle to Power Your COOK90 

Make a batch of this crunchy mixed-seed sprinkle now; add it to breakfasts, lunches, and dinners all month long. 

A Guide to Keeping Olive Oil As Fresh As Possible

This is how to buy and store olive oil so it tastes fresh—for as long as possible.  

It's Apple Season—Make Compote!

If you went apple picking, it's time to make compote.

You Say Your Cake Stuck Like It's a Bad Thing?

Stuck, cracked, or broken in half, there's a serving solution for every cake problem.

Everything You Need to Make Perfect Popcorn

All the tools and ingredients to have on hand for our tried-and-true method for the best popcorn ever.

The Laziest (and Tastiest) Way to Grill Vegetables

Put down your knife, relax, and explore the world of whole-vegetable grilling.

7 Ways to Chill Wine Fast

These genius hacks will get your wine ice-cold in minutes.

How to Make the Coconut Rice Pudding Pie from MeMe's Diner

Chef Bill Clark reveals the recipe for a pie that's one part nostalgia, one part ingenuity, and many parts cream.