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Recipe developer Kye Ameden says the KAF team tested over 100 bagel recipes to find the perfect sandwich bagel, one that’s substantial enough to hold a variety of sandwich fillings while still being light and crispy–not the typical carb-load gut bomb, but rather a true “sandwich bagel,” destined for many a bacon, egg, and cheese experience. “There’s something incredibly rewarding about making bagels at home,” says Ameden. “Their bready aroma fills the kitchen while they’re baking, and their texture fresh from the oven is absolutely perfect–not too chewy and with a slightly crisp crust....

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Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad When I was in high school, my friend worked at a restaurant. Sometimes, if there was leftover food they would let her bring some home. One night she brought home a salad and we snacked on it while we were studying. It was so delicious that I knew I had to recreate it at home! Thus, the Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad was born. Let us know in the comments if you think you know what restaurant this is from!...

The key ingredients to this ubiquitous Italian soup are beans, pasta, and tomatoes. Beyond that, you can add whatever vegetables are in season, leftover chicken from another meal, or any number of things. What’s fresh and in season? What do you have in your crisper drawer or pantry already? Take this recipe and make it your own! No bean in my cupboard escapes candidacy for the soup (except maybe black beans)....

Just three ingredients, harmoniously combined and perfectly balanced. This is a cocktail recipe that you should memorize since it’s so easy to whip up at impromptu dinner parties, summer BBQs, or when you need a reminder of sunshine in the middle of winter. What’s the Best Tequila for Margaritas? I highly recommend using only good-quality tequila to make your margaritas. With only three ingredients in the cocktail, a bad tequila will result in an equally bad margarita....

I first made a version of this roast a decade ago with my father. The original recipe we had came from a grocery circular, but the instructions fell a little short on the how to actually stuff the roast part. It also included croutons, which frankly, are hard to use for this type of stuffing. (Panko or breadcrumbs work much better.) So our roast back then wasn’t exactly a thing of beauty....

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If you find yourself with more figs than you can handle, then turn them into fig preserves. The sweet, jammy preserves get a lift from fresh lemon and orange, which also help thicken it. For a soft herbal note, toss in a sprig of rosemary. These preserves only require a few ingredients and will keep for months in the fridge or longer when canned. It’s wonderful served with cheese, or use it anywhere you would a fruit jam....

What Are Giblets? Giblets are comprised of the heart, gizzard, liver, and neck of the chicken or turkey. They are often found in a small bundle inside the cavity of the whole bird. You can make gravy from the giblets of either a turkey or a chicken, though I think it’s more usual with a roast turkey. The giblets are bigger, and there’s more meat to put in the gravy....

Similar to the southern French classic of green beans with tomatoes, garlic, and onions, this dish takes a southwestern detour and uses salsa, which has the same ingredients as the French dish, with the addition of chilies. It’s perfect for the summer when fresh green beans are plentiful. The trick of course to great tasting green beans is getting fresh beans! The best come from neighborhood gardens or the local farmers market....

What Is Chinese Five-Spice? The distinct flavor of this dish comes from Chinese five-spice powder, a classic blend that usually includes star anise, Szechuan peppercorns, fennel seeds, cloves, and cassia (a culinary relative of cinnamon). The exact mix and ratio of spices can vary from mix to mix—the one I like is from Oaktown Spice Shop. This recipe converts Elise’s fantastic recipe for Slow Cooker 5-Spice Pulled Pork to the pressure cooker....

Make Ahead Breakfast Parfaits This Make Ahead Breakfast Parfait recipe is my answer to the craziness of back to school. Mornings starting sooner means breakfasts are often rushed or skipped. That’s where these breakfast parfaits come in. They’re easy to throw together so you can make several ahead of time, then grab and go on your way out the door! Kids and adults alike love these nutritious, flavorful parfaits. With these parfaits in the fridge, I find myself skipping breakfast MUCH less....

I guess I love them because they appear so insubstantial; it doesn’t seem like you’re eating much, a guilt-free mini-indulgence. The only problem I run into is that if they’re good, it’s sort of hard to eat just one, isn’t it? Take these chocolate cookies for example. They seem so innocuous. Thin, light. But with a deep chocolate flavor from natural cocoa, and lightly spiced with cinnamon, vanilla, molasses, and just a sprinkling of tongue-tingling cayenne, these cookies are hard to resist after the first bite....

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This Air Fryer Grilled Cheese recipe takes one of the comfort food classics and makes it even easier. Forget standing over the stove, just air fry the sandwich for four minutes on each side and you are done! The even cooking of the air fryer ensures a perfectly golden brown sandwich on the outside with gooey melted cheese inside. Serve it with our Roasted Tomato Soup for the perfect meal!...

While most toddies are made with hot water and lemon, this version uses apple cider for an extra dose of seasonal goodness. (You can also add lemon here, but I prefer it without—I think the apple cider has enough tartness on its own.) The History of the Hot Toddy It’s generally agreed that the hot toddy has been around for a long time, although no one is quite sure how long....

BBQ Twice Baked Potatoes These BBQ Twice Baked Potatoes are so yummy and filling! It’s an entire meal stuffed into a potato shell, with tender beef in tangy barbecue sauce, fluffy potato, cheese, zesty Ranch and sour cream. They’re so much fun to serve while watching a big game, or when you’re having friends over for a movie night. We serve it with a simple side salad for a complete meal....

While ordering one can feel like a throwback to the late ’90s, it turns out there’s a reason for its popularity—this is a fun, zippy little drink, equal parts tart, sweet, and bracing! A Delicious Update to the Cosmo A traditional Cosmo is composed of vodka, lime juice, Cointreau, and cranberry juice. This blueberry and pomegranate version is smoother and juicier, but just as enjoyable! Blueberry and pomegranate make a really lovely flavor combination....

This simple Broccoli Cheddar Soup checks all the boxes—plus, it’s easy to make in one pot. Bonus! Making Broccoli Cheddar Soup Broccoli Cheddar Soup is pretty much exactly what it sounds like: a soup of pureed broccoli and broth with cheese. Although it’s pureed, it does still have some texture in it from small bits of broccoli, which is very welcome. There are a few keys to making this soup really special:...