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These Halloween cookies are so much fun to make! Sugar cookie decorating is a delicious and creative way to express yourself artistically (even when you don’t think you’re much of an artist) and is an enjoyable activity for kids and adults alike! Gorgeous, decorated sugar cookies are all the rage these days and with the help of our easy step-by-step instructions, you’ll have the cutest treats to share with your favorite ghosts and goblins....

Named after his love interest, and (spoiler alert) double agent, the original recipe from Bond was as follows: “‘Three measures of Gordon’s, one of vodka, half a measure of Kina Lillet. Shake it very well until it’s ice-cold, then add a large thin slice of lemon-peel.” If you’re thinking, wow, that sounds boozy? You would be correct. But I updated the recipe to balance out the booze while still keeping it true to its roots....

Machine washable, reusable, and compostable, these Swedish cloths are a combination sponge-wash cloth. Made of 70% cellulose and 30% cotton, they’re super absorbent and perfect for mopping up messes, scrubbing countertops, and cleaning dishes. No, you can’t drain bacon on them, but they’ll tackle almost every other paper towel task and last way longer. They also come in tons of colors and patterns. This plain set of 10 is the best deal, but if you can’t resist a fun pattern, I’d recommend these or these....

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These are messy. These are the best darn chicken wings I’ve ever had. As in keep them away from me or I’ll eat them all. As in protect your wings or I’ll take them when you’re not looking. As in you’ll need more napkins because these wings really are finger-licking awesome. I don’t really drink (half a glass of wine and I have a hard time stringing together a sentence), but I always keep a bottle of good bourbon whisky in the cabinet because I love to cook with it....

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This crispy fish sandwich hits all of those notes and does the job right. It features a brioche bun slathered with avocado mayo, crispy baked fish, a double hit of flavor from the pickled onion and jalapeños and has a generous pile of shredded lettuce for extra crunch. The bonus? Because the fish is baked and not fried, it’s a little healthier, too. What Type of Fish to Use A firm, sturdy white fish that’s not too thin works best here....

If you didn’t know, it is hotly contested in some parts of Southern United States as to whether or not chili should contain beans. Let me just state for the record that I am not from the state in question (Texas) nor do I have a particular horse in this race. Why Make Chili Without Beans? When it comes to chili, my answer to the great beans vs. no beans debate is “YES....

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These rich, chocolatey brownies with enticing swirls of peanut butter throughout send my taste buds into a tizzy with every bite. (And it doesn’t hurt that they’re so visually appealing.) No More Box Mix! The base of this recipe, of course, is the brownie. As a kid, I grew up on boxed mixes and loved them (especially the corner piece), but it took some time for me to develop a homemade version that I liked....

A not-so-subtle voice in my head screamed, “Stop what you are doing right now and go directly into the kitchen.” Get the book! Cake, I Love You: Decadent, Delectable, and Do-Able Recipes by Jill O’Connor As it happened, I needed something to take to a friend’s house for supper that night, so out came the mixer and the cake pan. Salt and caramel and pecans! I was all over that, and so was my host that night....

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This luscious vanilla custard is full of vanilla flavor and can be used for all sorts of desserts. Serve it in your prettiest ramekins, or use a generous spoonful in place of vanilla ice cream with your slice of pie, piece of cake, or bowl of fruit. Layer it with cake for a trifle or fruit for a parfait. Once you learn how to make homemade vanilla custard, you’ll be adding it to all your favorite desserts....

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You’ll spend the rest of the week looking back and thanking yourself for these well-spent couple of hours. Think of the following foods as the edible version of wardrobe basics—it’s like having a great pair of jeans, a classic black skirt, the perfect white button down shirt . . . you get the picture. With the basics all set up, you can play with different combinations all week long, and effortlessly put together meals with dozens of possible combinations....