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Why You Should Rethink This Common Use for Foil

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When you go out to eat and order a baked potato as your side dish, chances are the potato arrives at the table neatly wrapped in foil, topped with butter, sour cream and any other accoutrements you desire. Digging in, you find yourself peeling away the foil to get to the, well, potato peel. In fact, wrapping your potato in foil before baking it may even be the way you make baked potatoes at home.

So, just why do chefs and home cooks bake their potatoes wrapped in foil? Does it really make a difference? Or, is there a better way? We checked in with the experts.

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17 Valentine’s Day Breakfasts Your Sweetheart Will Adore

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Valentine’s Day Breakfast Ideas for Sharing

There’s no better way to start a special day than with a delicious breakfast. If you’re not sure what to get your loved one for the sweet and romantic holiday, try serving them a cocktail and breakfast in bed—it’s a gesture that will win you extra brownie points any time of year, but especially on Valentine’s Day. We’ve got plenty of delicious ideas that fit the theme: heart-shaped foods, pastries that are decked out in red and pink decorations and, of course, lots of chocolate options. These lemon poppy seed pancakes are one of our favorites. Lemon helps offset the sweetness with balanced acidity, and poppy seeds add tiny bits of texture. A homemade raspberry syrup adds the festive pink color and fruity flavor that make these pancakes the ideal Valentine’s Day breakfast.

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32 Hearty Irish Soups and Stews

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Irish country pubs serve some of the coziest soups you’ll ever eat. Our rich, hearty and delicious bowls of Irish soup will transport you to the Emerald Isle.

Stopping for lunch at an Irish country pub, you won’t find corned beef heading the menu. (Corned beef is an Irish-American specialty, as pork was more expensive than beef when the Irish first immigrated.) Instead, the perfect Irish pub lunch is a delicious, hearty soup. It’s usually served up with a thick slab of bread that’s generously slathered with fresh, sweet cream butter.

Those looking to cook something similar in your own kitchen are in luck. Our Irish soups and stews are rich with hearty meat, root vegetables, grains and fish—just the thing to ward off the chill. From brothy soups to loaded stews, there’s a little something for everyone looking to bring classic Irish recipes into their home.

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40 Chocolate Desserts That’ll Satisfy Your Sweet Tooth Quick

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When you’re hit with a chocolate craving, there’s no time to waste. Luckily, these quick chocolate desserts can be enjoyed in 30 minutes or less!

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110 Healthy Dinners That Are Ready in 40 Minutes or Less

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Quick and Healthy Ideas for Dinner

Healthy eating can mean a lot of different things. For some of us it means incorporating more low-carb or Whole30-friendly meals into our weekly routine. For others it’s all about following a Mediterranean diet or committing to meal prep and eating more protein or plant-based foods. However you define it and put it into practice, we can all agree on two things: healthy eating nourishes us and fills our plates with plenty of wholesome ingredients. That’s the idea behind these quick and easy any-night dinner recipes, including this fun take on enchiladas. It has the same great smoky spicy, sweet flavor you’d find in the classic version—but this one will fill up on squash, broccoli and black beans (instead of cheese and tortillas). Serve with a garnish of cilantro, fresh lime juice, diced avocado and a bit of shredded cheese for maximum enchilada feels.

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