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101 Easy Comfort Foods You’ll Want to Dig Right Into

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Our Best Comfort Food Recipes

We all have our own ideas about what makes a dish comforting. For some of us it’s the meltey, cheese-topped goodness of chicken Parmesan or macaroni and cheese; for others, the stick-to-your-ribs feeling you get when you tuck into a pile of potatoes. There’s one thing we can all agree on, though—and that’s the idea that comfort food shouldn’t be a hassle. That’s why we love these no-fuss recipes. They’re flavorful and satisfying (and exactly what you want to eat when you’re in the mood for some good, old-fashioned comfort) but they’re also completely doable. From baked pasta and meatloaf to fried chicken and pizza, you’ll be cooking up all your favorites in no time. Looking for a place to start? We recommend chili mac. This version is inspired by the flavors of Texas chili—cubed beef, chiles, spice and no beans. Traditional Texas chili takes hours to achieve its super-tender beef and famous long-simmered flavor, so we turned to the pressure cooker to help bring it together quickly. We also brought in that creamy queso-dip secret ingredient, processed cheese, for a perfect velvety finish to our dish.

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68 Delicious Korean Recipes

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Korean Dish Ideas for Your Table

There are so many delicious and varying dishes across Korea, especially between regions. Each one a tribute to the bounty of the surrounding land and sea. From spicy-sweet noodles and soul-comforting stews to savory pork belly and plenty of banchan, you’ll find plates and bowls filled with rice, vegetables, seafood and all things fermented. Some of these recipes are more traditional and others are inspired but they all share one thing in common: the widely held Korean belief that when you eat well, you are well.

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The Secret to Perfectly Frosting a Cake Is in Your Microwave

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We’ve all been victims of baking fails. You try your best to recreate something you saw in a photo, on TV, or popping up on your feed only to realize that, without the proper tools, it’s going to look less chic, more shabby. Luckily, when it comes to decorating cakes, one key piece of equipment you may not have invested in is already sitting in your microwave.

Firstly, if you’re not familiar with Brunch With Babs, the social media star and self-described “internet mom/grandma you didn’t know you needed” it’s time to add her to your feed. She’s got plenty of helpful tips, advice and recipes. In a recent TikTok post, Babs shared how she turned a unremarkable store-bought cake into an Easter-ready robin’s egg-themed showstopper by simply scraping off and reusing the frosting. If that doesn’t quite blow your mind, the hack Babs reveals about halfway into the video will.

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50 St. Patrick’s Day Recipes You’ll Want to Make Year-Round

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Our Best Ideas for St. Patrick’s Day

If you’re a fan of hearty fare like potatoes and stew then you probably look forward to March 17th as much as we do. Sure, it’s fun to participate in the American version of the holiday by starting your meal with green appetizers or treating yourself to a festive St. Patrick’s Day dessert, but the best part of this day is digging into a plate piled high with dishes that celebrate Irish cuisine. For some of us, that means cooking up inspired classics like corned beef and cabbage or shepherd’s pie. For others, it’s all about sticking to tradition and making colcannon or boxty. However you choose to pay tribute to the food and cooking of the Emerald Isle, we’re sure these recipes will come in handy. We’ve rounded up everything from cute, shamrock-shaped scones to Irish coddle — and we’re sure you’re going to love each and every recipe. A must-make no matter how you celebrate? This 5-star corned beef and cabbage. It requires a bit of time and effort but the leftover corned beef makes for excellent hash the next day.

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57 Best Valentine’s Day Gifts for Chocolate Lovers

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You might know their favorite candy bar or how they take their hot cocoa, but if you really want to impress your Valentine this year, then you’ll need to step it up a little. Our advice? Save the classics for another occasion and surprise your chocolate lover with something completely unexpected. Think molten chocolate lava cakes, breakable chocolate hearts, chocolate truffles painted like works of art, etc. In fact, we’ve put together an entire list of the best gift ideas for chocolate lovers, including options for sweethearts with dietary restrictions.

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