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Ashlie D. Stevens

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I was wrong about pork chops

A childhood staple gets a second look, reimagined with spice, sweet raisins, herbs and creamy yogurt

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Ashlie D. Stevens

Creamy, Cajun-spiced stovetop pasta

Bloom the spices and finish with acid for a smoky chicken pasta that feels rich, but never heavy

07.04.2026 3

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Hunger is rising — by Republican design

Policy shifts are shrinking SNAP access, pushing millions off aid. Not because need fell, but because barriers rose

06.04.2026 5

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The best soups come together fast

Creamy beans, miso, lemon and herbs — quick soups that deliver punchy, layered flavor without the long simmer

03.04.2026 5

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Coffee cake that earns its coffee

Ricotta for lift, brown butter for depth and cinnamon that finally leads

31.03.2026 6

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How I cook without relying on dairy

A shift in my health changed how I cook — and led me to deeper flavor, new habits and a different kind of comfort

25.03.2026 10

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A sheet pan dinner that actually works

Render the fat, blister the tomatoes, soften the feta — and let the pan do the rest

23.03.2026 10

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How to spring clean your kitchen

A practical, guilt-free guide to resetting your kitchen in a single weekend — no overhauls required

19.03.2026 10

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Stop settling for sad parfaits

Roast the fruit. Brighten the yogurt. Salt the granola. A few small moves, a better parfait

17.03.2026 10

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How to become a potluck person

A guide to hosting — or showing up to — the modern potluck without the awkwardness

15.03.2026 10

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Make your meatloaf like a steakhouse

Deeply savory, sliceable and built for real browning

11.03.2026 10

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Chicken so good I texted my dad

A nostalgic weeknight chicken, reengineered — creamy beans, winter greens and crumbs toasted just shy of too dark

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How to eat when you want to feel better

A gentle reset for when your meals — and your energy — feel a little off

09.03.2026 7

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Brownies, made better

Fudgy, bittersweet and finished with salt — with that thin, shiny crinkle top

05.03.2026 10

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The tiny season we forget to eat

In the thaw between winter and spring, abundance gives way to overlap — and a different kind of beauty

01.03.2026 10

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Why sides make the best dinner

Stop planning for just one star when the supporting cast — creamy, crunchy, fresh — can steal the show

12.02.2026 40

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A low-stress guide to date night dinner

Practical, repeatable ways to make a night in feel special — no reservations required

10.02.2026 7

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The at-home birthday party is back

From sheet cake to sandwich parties, a case for celebrating at home

03.02.2026 9

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Eating the same thing isn’t failing

The quiet relief of meals that require fewer decisions — and why that matters more than novelty

31.01.2026 10

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How to be a neighbor, one dish at a time

A gentle guide to introducing yourself — with food

27.01.2026 10

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Meals that help when life gets hard

When sick days, parental leave and rough weeks hit, here’s how to show up with food

19.01.2026 10

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You deserve better than a slop bowl

Bright grains, spiced chickpeas, fresh greens — a bowl that tastes like someone cared

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A no-spend week, starting in the kitchen

How planning meals, stretching ingredients and baking something sweet can make a no-spend week feel generous

11.01.2026 20

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In defense of jarred garlic

Embrace the shortcuts that let you feed yourself well — without shame or snobbery

05.01.2026 10

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Grocery stores are about to get worse

Supermarkets face new SNAP restrictions from Republicans — and everyone might pay the price at checkout

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Dance changed how I eat — for the better this time

This year, I chased sweat with sandwiches and discovered joy in hunger again

01.01.2026 20

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One mindset shift for better cooking in 2026

Heading into the new year, give scrappy ingredients a chance

30.12.2025 10

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8 ways to eat better, for less, in 2026

Simple strategies and smart pantry moves to help you eat well, save money and start the new year with confidence

28.12.2025 10

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A Christmas classic, a perfect food movie

"Christmas in Connecticut" is a screwball holiday comedy where food, farce and love mix with effortless charm

25.12.2025 10

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How to give food gifts that feel thoughtful

Simple, delicious and stress-free ways to make treats for everyone on your list

23.12.2025 10

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26 tiny ways to be a better cook in 2026

From shopping to seasoning, these simple adjustments can quietly improve how you cook at home

20.12.2025 10

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Salon’s most popular recipes of 2025

The comforting pastas, buttery breads, nostalgic desserts and cozy classics readers couldn’t stop cooking

18.12.2025 10

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The brown butter blueberry muffin built for winter

Blueberries roasted in honey, brown butter batter and a touch of spice make this muffin recipe unforgettable

16.12.2025 10

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A love letter to Chicago’s gravy bread

How one quiet, beige, perfect Chicago classic — gravy-soaked and unshowy — helped root me in the city

07.12.2025 30

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Punch and nibbles, like “Sherlock”

Lessons in hosting from 221B Baker Street

02.12.2025 20

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Forget pie. Embrace the trifle

If pie isn’t your thing, a trifle hits all the holiday marks: festive, easy, and surprisingly joyful

27.11.2025 10

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Your big Thanksgiving questions, answered

From first-time hosting fears to annoying guest etiquette — here’s what you wanted to know

25.11.2025 10

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Why we call the good stuff “gravy”

How a simple sauce became a linguistic stand-in for luck, ease — and the moments that make us say, “It’s all gravy"

23.11.2025 10

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A magical maple-pumpkin pasta sauce

Creamy, velvety and brimming with fall flavors like squash, apple and sage

19.11.2025 10

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The tender food of “Frankenstein”

In Guillermo del Toro’s “Frankenstein,” the Creature finds humanity not only in words or deeds, but shared meals

16.11.2025 10

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Better oatmeal, made at home

From steeping oats in tea to reaching for ricotta or the rice cooker, a guide to oatmeal that actually excites

13.11.2025 10

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A better pumpkin bread — made with coffee, citrus and chocolate

Sweet, moody and just a little grown-up — pumpkin bread with coffee, cardamom and a sugared crust

28.10.2025 10

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How to host a scary movie night like Elvira

The Mistress of the Dark reveals her recipe for a perfect scary movie night: camp, comfort and prosciutto

27.10.2025 20

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Cheesecake, perfected with granola

No-bake, weeknight-friendly and topped with a sweet, crunchy layer — this cheesecake is effortless decadence

23.10.2025 20

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Fig jam hand pies for the hesitant host

Bright with orange zest and fig jam, these hand pies make hosting feel easy — and a little magical

14.10.2025 10

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“Cheese Magic” is your new cooking bible

Erica Kubick’s cheese book looks like a seasonal treat, but quietly teaches skills that last all year

12.10.2025 10

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This cake has three kinds of apple, no compromise

Applesauce, apple butter and roasted apples meet in a cozy, weeknight-friendly cake

07.10.2025 10

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Buttery pull-apart bread, perfect for sharing

Ham, Swiss and a mustardy glaze meld in a sticky Bundt-pan masterpiece

30.09.2025 10

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A Julia Child classic, remixed for fall

A buttery custard, tender apples — and apple butter swirls — make this fall-ready clafoutis irresistible

27.09.2025 10

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Hunger surges — so the Trump administration stops tracking it

The government has ended its annual food security survey, immediately following cuts to key hunger safety nets

25.09.2025 10

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