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Install a Door Closer

It’s not easy to open a screen door if your hands are carrying a package or child. You may not notice the opening and closing mechanism of your storm door until you open the door with your hands full. You might manage to wedge the door open with a little hip action while struggling to…


Living Space: How to Organize Your Closet in 30 Minutes Flat

It doesn’t matter how many color-coordinated hangers or scarf organizers you buy: There will come a day when you look at your closet and wonder, how the heck did it get so messy?! The daily barrage of pulling stuff out and putting it back in (and maybe, sometimes, only halfway hanging it onto that color-coordinated…


How to Cook Quinoa

Figuring out what to cook for dinner isn’t always so easy, especially when it comes to side dishes. OK, the grocery store had a sale on cornish game hens, so you’re making roasted cornish game hens. Or maybe you have some pork chops in your freezer that you need to cook. Perhaps you looked in your pantry…


The Kitchn: Parmesan Crisps Are the Perfect Topping for Any Salad

The one cheese my refrigerator is always stocked with is Parmesan. This magical cheese makes everything it touches that much tastier and it’s also pretty delicious on its own — especially when baked up into lacy Parmesan crisps. These elegant crisps call for just one ingredient and are so easy to make — as long…


Frozen Strawberry Custard

Spring is in full swing, and it’s the perfect time to make use of springtime produce that is in season. Though frequently thought of as a summer fruit, strawberries are going to be ripe for the picking here in a few weeks. And there’s no better way to kick off warmer days than by making this fruity…


Stuffed Peppers

It’s Monday. And if you’re like us, the dreaded task of planning your meals for the week has snuck up on you again. Luckily, we’ve taken some time to think about it so that you don’t have to. Kick your week off with this recipe for Serbian-style stuffed peppers; the comfort dish is a tale as old as time,…


Spring Pea Potstickers With Morel Mushrooms

If you’re someone who looks forwards to Saturday mornings at the farmers market, then chances are you also appreciate a dish that can bring all of that beautifully bright produce to life. Spring brings a bounty of fruits and vegetables, like ramps, fiddlehead ferns and stinging nettles. But some of the most sought after are spring peas…


Eggs Benedict Burger

Nothing’s better than heading to your favorite fast food joint to pick up a delicious breakfast sandwich. But on those days when you feel like sleeping in past the breakfast rush, this eggs Benedict burger will bring you the best of both worlds. Made with a perfectly-cooked egg and served on an English muffin, this incredible burger recipe is great for brunch,…


Why You Should Always Save Your Pasta Water

Though there are many ways to make dinner at home feel like a restaurant, perhaps the best way is by making sure the food is cooked perfectly. So if you’re making pasta, don’t strain out all the water. Save some — it’s going to make your pasta taste like you just ordered from an authentic Italian restaurant….


Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies

When it comes to entertaining guests or simply whipping up an easy dessert at home, the age old question prevails: should you bring cookies or brownies? Well, now you don’t have to choose between the two timeless desserts — these chocolate chip cookie brownies are the best of both worlds. The blend of chocolate chip cookie…