Dream a Little Dream: A Film for Your New Year

Dear Readers,

Happy New Year!

On this pivotal day of our year I thought it would be nice to step back and air something again that is close to my heart and which represents my highest aspirations for the company: helping people to live better on any budget and at any age. While we center on the youthful part of life, the lessons are evergreen.

So here it is. Way back in 2014 we celebrated our tenth year and, feeling particularly youthful, we decided to make a short film for fun inspired by YOU ALL, Woody Allen, Charlie Chaplin and this amazing song by The von Trapps & Pink Martini. We invite you to take a few minutes to watch and send it to your friends. Full credits are below.

Best, Maxwell Ryan
CEO & Founder

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Here's What Ina Garten Is Making for New Year's Eve — Pop Culture

The bubbly is cold, the cheese is coming to room temp, and you have your best party outfit on (a shimmering gold top is always a good idea). You are officially ready for whatever festivities are going on tonight. Or at least I hope you are? If you're still looking for some inspiration for a last-minute New Year's Eve party at home, take it from Ina Garten and go for something totally classy and rustic.

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Make Melty Hot Swiss and Ham Pinwheels Right Now — Delicious Links

I grew up in the Midwest, which means pinwheels were a part of every family gathering. Usually they were just flatbread rolled up with cheese and some meat and speared with a toothpick, but sometimes they were more than that. Sometimes my aunt or my mom would put them in the oven so they'd get a little melty, or add a couple leaves of spinach so they were a little more "healthy" (note: most of the "salads" at my family gatherings involve marshmallows).

If you're looking for the best version of this nostalgic appetizer, then I highly recommend you check out this classic-ish hot ham and Swiss pinwheel number from The Recipe Critic. They are so ooey-gooey and she uses a tube of crescent roll dough (!!), which DUH is just so brilliant.

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Recipe: Vegan Beet Pesto Pasta — Mother's Day Brunch Recipes from Heather Christo

Beet pesto pasta is a signature recipe of mine that I have been making for many years. I tried beets for the first time as a child (fresh from the can!) only to take a rather lengthy hiatus while my taste buds recovered (or maybe matured). I had them again many years later when I was working at La Folie in San Francisco, post culinary school. I was basically told "eat the beets." So I ate the beets.

I can still remember the varieties: purple, candy cane, and golden. They were fresh and beautiful and, to my great surprise, I absolutely loved them. Beets and I have been involved in a love affair ever since.

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You Should Put an Old Sock in the Microwave — Here's Why — Tips from The Kitchn

I am sitting on my sofa right now, writing this, wearing a wool sweater, swaddled in a blanket, and I'm still freezing. My fingers, toes, and nose feel particularly arctic, and I dread leaving the house later to walk my dog. Yep, I'm one of those people: always cold. Like a heat-seeking missile, I will shamelessly and relentlessly navigate towards warmth, wherever and whenever I can.

Here's a neat hack I use to get through winter.

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How To Make Sourdough Starter from Scratch — The Soul & Science of Sourdough

Not all of us are so lucky to have a sourdough starter passed down to us from our bread-baking forefathers and foremothers. Thankfully, making a fresh batch of starter is as easy as stirring together some flour and water and letting it sit. That's right!

No expensive heirloom starters, mashed-up grapes, or mysterious rituals required — just flour, water, and a little bit of patience. Here is how to make your own sourdough starter from scratch. Easy-peasy.

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Our Best Tips and Recipes for a Make-Ahead New Year's Day Brunch — Recipes from The Kitchn

It's wonderful that you decided to host New Year's Day brunch this year, but maybe you're starting to resent the thought of having to get up at the crack of dawn (or perhaps never even going to sleep!) on New Year's Day to pull it off? Well, with a little planning ahead, you can host a crowd and still get your beauty sleep!

Here are all our favorite tips, hints, and tricks, and our most popular make-ahead recipes that will let you sleep in a little and still wow your friends with something delicious on January 1.

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20+ Quick Dinner Recipes That Won't Stress You Out — Recipes from The Kitchn

Getting dinner on the table during the week can be a feat even in the best of times. Making that happen when you're juggling a busy schedule can feel almost impossible. To avoid ordering takeout, eating a bowl of cereal, or grazing through the pantry, I lean on a roster of reliably quick and easy recipes.

From a one-pot taco soup to brown butter Parmesan pasta, these 20+ recipes are just what you need in your back pocket when you want a satisfying dinner but are short on time and energy.

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5 Tips for Celebrating New Year's Eve When You Have Kids — New Year's Eve

Every year, my friends and I come together to celebrate the new year in the Hudson Valley. There are eight of us in total, and this four-family sleepover is my very favorite event of the year. With delicious food, lots of downtime, and a chance to sit and talk for hours, it's a perfect way to start each year feeling refreshed.

As kids have entered into the equation — there are now six between us! — things have gotten a bit trickier. But we've continued to hold onto this tradition of gathering around the table, telling stories, and eating and drinking good food and wine.

I know this year will be no different. The music may compete with the low hum of white noise coming in through dueling baby monitors, but we'll be too busy enjoying a gourmet dinner to mind.

Here's how we pull it off.

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Here's Every Vegetarian Dinner Recipe You Could Ever Need — Recipes from The Kitchn

Whether you follow a vegetarian diet or are simply trying to incorporate Meatless Monday into your weekly routine, here's the inspiration you're looking for. Below you'll find more than 50 of our favorite meat-free dinner recipes from the site. Some are quick one-pan or one-pot affairs, while others are show-stopping enough to cook up for your next dinner party — but they're all veggie-packed and satisfying.

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10 Tips to Help If Your New Year's Resolution Is to Pack Lunch — Feel Good Habits

Happy 2019! Now is the time when magazines and websites start talking about New Year's resolutions. We don't necessarily believe in them (so many set you up to fail!), but we do believe in making every year better than the one before it. And so we present you with Feel Good Habits. Every day this week, we'll be running tips to help you with a new promise you might have made yourself.

Mornings are hard! You have to wake up, shower, pick out clothes and put them on, make the coffee, and do all the other things. Making lunch for the day is often one of the first things to be cut from the morning's mile-long to-do list. But 2019 is the year that changes. Here are our best tips to get you eating more homemade lunches and spending less money on mediocre deli sandwiches.

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The Best $20 I Ever Spent on My Fridge — Shopping

We don't buy much for our fridges, right? I mean, we buy fancy cheeses and meats to put in them, but we rarely come home from the store with a special treat that's for the fridge — and not for our tummies. Well, a few weeks ago I did and, let me just tell you, I'm not sure who's happier now: me or my fridge.

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When (and Why) You Should Spring for the Good Champagne — New Year's Eve

Bubbly makes everything better: a night becomes an evening, and lunch becomes a rendezvous; a gathering is a celebration, and an intimate dinner for two becomes a pronouncement of intention. Bubbly is, in all its forms (Prosecco, Cava and Champagne), magical in its ability to enliven and uplift every occasion — but never quite as much as when the bubbly is Champagne.

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French Onion Pasta Is the Best Thing You'll Eat This Week — Delicious Links

Kitchn's Delicious Links column highlights recipes we're excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites.

A bowl of steaming-hot French onion soup is one of the most luxurious, comforting things you can eat. If you love French onion soup (and who doesn't?), you're definitely going to want to try this French onion pasta. It has all the flavors you'd expect from French onion soup, except it's all wrapped up in a rich, creamy pasta that's loaded with caramelized onions and stretchy melted cheese. Our mouths are watering too.

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9 Tips to Help If Your New Year's Resolution Is to Spend Less Money on Food — Feel Good Habits

Happy 2019! Now is the time when magazines and websites start talking about New Year's resolutions. We don't necessarily believe in them (so many set you up to fail!), but we do believe in making every year better than the one before it. And so we present you with Feel Good Habits. Every day this week, we'll be running tips to help you with a new promise you might have made yourself.

Aside from your rent or your mortgage, food is probably the next biggest line item on your budget. And that's okay — you do need it to survive, after all. But if you're worried about just how much you're spending and you want to try to rein it in a little, 2019 can be your year to do so!

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Our 10 Easiest Low-Carb Dinner Recipes — Recipes from The Kitchn

Between packed schedules and busy days at work, school, or home, we're all constantly on the hunt for easy dinners to add to our kitchen rosters — regardless of any dietary preferences we might have. But if you're trying to eat low-carb, we've got 10 super-simple recipes to satisfy your needs. They're also delicious enough that they'll please those at the dinner table who might not be eating the same way you are, which is always a win.

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Recipe: White Noise Cocktail — Recipes from The Kitchn

This is one of our most popular drinks. It has been on the menu at Portland Hunt + Alpine Club since we opened without a break, and it is a drink that we are incredibly proud of. It's simple yet pleases many different types of guests on multiple levels.

First and foremost, it's so delicious that almost everyone enjoys it. Slightly sweet without being syrupy, it's a perfect drink to sip while deciding on din­ner. It uses Cocchi Americano Bianco, a product imported from Italy that uses wine as its base. The wine is fortified, sweetened, and aromatized, leaving a pleasing play between sweetness and bitterness on the tongue. (It is an ingredient that even the geekiest cocktailian would be happy to serve a crowd.)

Our staff loves this drink because it's very simple to make round after round (and they do get ordered by the table), so you'll find it is a very easy drink to batch at home for a party as well. Finally, this drink is great because it's low in alcohol; it is a great spacer when you feel like you don't want something strong, and it's wonderful to sip all night long when you're just not in the mood for stronger spirits.

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The Best January Aldi Finds to Start 2019 Off on the Right Foot — Shopping

With New Year's Eve quickly approaching, we got a sneak peak at the Aldi Finds that will hit stores in January. (Not familiar with Aldi Finds? Every Wednesday, Aldi grocery stores around the country bring new products into rotation for a limited time. And they're called, you guessed it, Aldi Finds. These special products can be anything from frozen pizzas with fun toppings, to drawer organizers, and even trampolines.)

January's Aldi Finds are mostly grocery items — although there are $20 Lightweight Cast Iron Dutch Ovens and Braisers coming out on January 2 — and we quickly noticed three main themes. There's healthy stuff, snack-y items for the Super Bowl, and treats for Valentine's Day.

Here are the 10 Aldi Finds for January that we're the most excited about.

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​You Should Stop Washing Your Champagne Glasses, According to the French — Cleaning Tips from The Kitchn

What's the first thing you do when you retrieve your dusty Champagne flutes for a special occasion (read: New Year's Eve)? If you're like me, you give them a good wash. After all, they've been sitting a while, and who knows what airborne debris and pet hair has settled in them!

Well, do I have news for you. I recently capped off a couple of weeks in France with a day exploring the Champagne region. My husband and I hit the cellars and tasting room of Taittinger for a tour and tasting, and as an utter novice (although ardent fan) when it comes to Champagne and other wines, I had many questions. We were grilling the lovely woman behind the bar when she dropped this surprising tidbit.

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Our Coziest Comfort Food Recipes for a New Year's Night In — Recipes from The Kitchn

If the freezing-cold temperatures, crowded bars, and pricy prix-fixe restaurant menus haven't yet convinced you to stay home on New Year's Eve, I bet these cozy dishes will. Skip the chaos, snuggle up in your pajamas, and tuck into the best comfort food you've eaten all year.

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10 Kid-Friendly Party Snacks Everyone Will Love — Recipes from The Kitchn

This year, we're skipping the New Year's Eve parties in favor of what we call "Noon Year's Eve." The idea, inspired by my friends, is that we will ring in the New Year with neighbors, school friends, and their parents at lunchtime on New Year's Eve instead of at midnight.

Besides a cute banner, some party poppers, and balloons, all we need for hosting is a few big-batch snacks that kids will love and parents will enjoy too. I'm thinking I'll only need five or six of these (at most), but here are 10 kid-friendly party snacks that I'm eyeing for Noon Year's Eve and beyond.

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The Best Way to Store Your Stand Mixer — Organizing for Bakers

For a lot of home cooks (and home bakers!), the stand mixer is as important a fixture as, say, the sink or the fridge. It's basically an essential item and it's used almost daily. And many would argue that a stand mixer deserves a place on the countertop for this reason alone — or because they think it just looks good on display.

But what happens when there isn't room for it on the counter? Or you don't actually like how it looks? (Some people are countertop minimalists!) It's a heavy piece of equipment, and the idea of pulling it in and out of the cabinet day after day is often too much handle.

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Recipe: Honey Chamomile Tea Latte — Recipes from The Kitchn

With winter upon us, I find myself seeking out extra moments to sip on something warm. I especially love to incorporate this into my nighttime ritual, as I am winding down after a long day and heading to the couch. While caffeine won't do, this herbal tea latte is perfect. It's simple mix of chamomile tea and steamed milk that's sweetened with honey and finished off with just a bit of ground cinnamon.

Think of it as your own Sleepytime tea that also doubles as a nightcap and even satisfies that sweet tooth you have after dinner, thanks to the kiss of honey. It's the coziest way to treat yourself on a cold night.

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This Brown Rice and Mushroom Bake Is the Coziest Dinner — Delicious Links

Kitchn's Delicious Links column highlights recipes we're excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites.

Okay, we can't help but agree that the words "vegetarian loaf" don't sound very sexy, which is how the blog Things I Made Today opens their post about this dish. But when you're making something that tastes this delicious, looks don't really matter.

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Open-Faced Sandwiches for a Crowd — Recipes from The Kitchn

We think sandwiches are easily one of the best foods out there. We love how creative you can get with ingredients that go between two pieces of bread. The same goes for open-faced sandwiches, of course, which are what you'll find on our smorgasbord. It's funny how a sandwich just tastes better when you pile toppings as high as they'll go and throw out that top slice. (Though you are free to use a top slice too — we won't tell.)

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Our Favorite Meat-Free Meal Plans This Year — Next Week's Meal Plan

My family is about as omnivorous as they come, but we eat vegetarian meals regularly and often dedicate whole weeks of our meal plans to eating meatless. Choosing vegetable-, grain-, and legume-based dinners helps us try new foods, eat more produce, and keep our grocery budget in check.

This week instead of sharing my personal meal plan, which is frankly eating up candy canes and leftover cheeses, I've rounded up our 10 most popular vegetarian meal plans from the last year.

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10 Easy Instant Pot Recipes for When You're Feeling Lazy — Recipes from The Kitchn

Here's the plan: On those nights you really don't want to cook (you know the ones where all you want to do in sink into the couch with Netflix, after that horrendous commute home), put down the takeout menu and reach for your Instant Pot. I can tell you from experience that this appliance is the secret to low-effort, big-reward dinners you can pull off anytime. These 10 easy Instant Pot recipes were made for moments like these.

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How To Season a Cast Iron Skillet — How To

I love my cast iron skillet. It's one of my most-used kitchen tools. It's the perfect vessel to cook a pork chop, crisp up some chicken thighs, or even bake a batch of brownies. I love being able to transfer things from the stovetop to the oven with ease. Oh, and it's super easy to clean!

You can use a cast iron skillet for almost anything — as long as you take the time to maintain it and keep it in good condition. That's why I'm going to show you how to easily season your cast iron skillet and keep it in great working order!

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20 Drinks, Cocktails, and Punches for New Year's Eve — Recipes from The Kitchn

For something as festive as New Year's Eve, serving a drink that fits the mood is extra important. And while you can never go wrong with sparkling wine, sometimes you want just a little bit more, right? That's where these cocktails, drinks, and big-batch punches come in. They run the gamut from classic to quirky and can serve just a few or a whole crowd, depending on what you have in store for the holiday.

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The 10 Things That Got Us More Organized in 2018 — Shopping

What if we told you that you can get your kitchen in tip-top shape (just like those perfectly organized pantries and cabinets that you scroll past on Instagram) without calling in a professional organizing service? That's right — you can do it all by yourself. Well, with the help of some special organizers that you can buy online.

These are the items — big and small — that helped us get our sh*t together (literally!) in 2018. We're betting they'll help you in 2019.

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8 Little Things That Seem Unnecessary but Totally Aren't — Shopping

We hate clutter and junk more than anyone. If you can get by with one oven mitt, why amass a collection of five? Sometimes, though, little things that seem silly are actually super helpful. Here are eight seemingly unnecessary things our staffers couldn't live without.

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Here's How to Make a Great Cheese Board Using Grocery Store Staples — Tips from The Kitchn

Have you ever gotten lost on Pinterest or Instagram looking at cheese boards? Is that just me? There's a world of beautiful-looking platters of cheese out there that I just want to dive right into. All too often, though, the ones I put on on my coffee table for my friends lack that abundance because, well, it can feel daunting to recreate at home — cheese is expensive!

Here's the trick: Instead of draining your wallet to make a killer cheese board from the fanciest options at the speciality shop, head straight to your regular ol' grocery store. The block you pick up weekly for your grilled cheese fix can make just as killer of a cheese board as the fancier guys. (Maybe even more so because it's budget-friendly!) It all comes down to keeping certain things in mind as you build it.

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This Chicken Pot Pie Soup Is Perfect Weekend Comfort — Delicious Links

Kitchn's Delicious Links column highlights recipes we're excited about from the bloggers we love. Follow along every weekday as we post our favorites.

Earlier this year Mary Berry shocked many of her fans by declaring on Britain's Best Home Cook that she would never put a crust on the bottom of a chicken pot pie, only on the top. One never wants to disagree with Mary Berry, especially not on television, but co-judge Dan Doherty said that as far as he is concerned, a pie needs to have crust on all sides, "otherwise it's just a stew with a hat."

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This Dad Made His Kid a Play Kitchen That's Nicer than Yours — Food News

Little kids love play kitchens, where they can pretend to be just like their parents — chopping, slicing, searing, and baking, with none of the yelling about how they're about to burn themselves or poke an eye out. You've seen them — they're usually clunky plastic in bright colors that just add to the visual disaster that having children turns your house into. But that wasn't going to cut it for Reddit user mcsoup88.

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Pedialyte Has Finally Embraced the Adult Hangover — Food News

New Year's Eve is synonymous with hangovers. You go out with your friends, drink a little too much bubbly around midnight, wake up the next morning, and, well, you probably know what a hangover feels like. It's not fun. So, what's your hangover cure? Do you reach for a jug of water, some Advil, and a bagel? Or do you have another trick up your sleeve?

If you have kids in the house, there's a good chance you know about Pedialyte, a drink that is normally associated with helping kids stay hydrated, especially when they're sick. If you've been using the kids' drink as your own personal hangover cure, you're not alone, and now the company has FINALLY acknowledged that it's an "adult" beverage, too.

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The Big Problem with Backyard Chicken Coops — Food News

I'm known in my friend group as the trendy one: I've mixed Mason jar cocktails while wearing dropped-crotch pants (and looked great in them, thank you), and I've made homemade apple cider donuts while sporting a Ray Charles-esque undercut hairstyle. But, as cool as I think I am, sometimes I completely miss a trend until it's on its way out. That's why, when I heard 2018 was the year of the chicken coop, I was taken aback — especially when I heard about the problem it's causing for animal shelters across the country.

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A Cozy, Mellow New Year's Day Brunch at Home — Gatherings from The Kitchn

Every year we tell you to skip the fancy prix-fixe menus and crowded restaurants in favor of a home-cooked meal on New Year's Eve. But the same advice rings true for New Year's Day brunch. Instead of waiting two hours to spend $20 on a plate of French toast, you can host a cozy, festive gathering from the comfort of your own home (in your pajamas, if that's your thing).

Whether it's just you and your sweetie or you're inviting the whole gang over, this easy brunch menu will ensure you start 2019 on a delicious note.

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The Recipe That Finally Got Me Excited About the Instant Pot — Personal History

It finally happened — I am obsessed with my Instant Pot. In the past four days I've made six dishes in it, and I can't stop. I'm about to pressure cook everything in the house that isn't nailed down.

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11 Slow Cooker Recipes That Don't Take Forever to Prep — Recipes from The Kitchn

Picture this: You've got 10 minutes to prep dinner before you run out the door, and your slow cooker is ready and waiting. What do you reach for? We've got you covered. These 11 recipes require little to no prep prior to tossing everything in the slow cooker.

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This Is the Best Budget Bottle of Sparkling Wine You Can Buy — Tips from The Kitchn

As far as I'm concerned, celebrations big and small deserve bubbles — which means I've been popping quite a few bottles of sparkling wine this holiday season.

I don't exactly have the means to uncork pricey Champagne and other bottles of high-end sparkling wine on the regular, though. My eyes pretty much always narrow in on the under-$15 shelf when I'm out shopping. Luckily, there are a good number of great finds there, and you don't need to be a wine tasting expert to find one! There is, however, one I like the very best and grab continuously all season long.

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Jenni-O Recalls an Additional 164,000 Pounds of Raw Turkey Due to Salmonella — Food Recall

As we look back on trends of the past year, one that seems to be prevalent, unfortunately, is contaminated food. Many staple foods we enjoy have been subject to their own recalls this year, from romaine lettuce to summer fruits like watermelon, honeydew, and cantaloupe to millions of pounds of meat including chicken, beef, and turkey. Sadly, the CDC has an additional warning on raw turkey that you should know about.

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The Easiest Vegetarian Dinners for Busy Weeknights — Recipes from The Kitchn

When we hear vegetarian dinners, you know what comes to mind? Luscious veggies, tender beans, rich broths, flavorful sauces, and great textures. Basically, there's never a dull moment when a really good vegetarian dish is on the menu, so we put together some of our favorites to help make a veggie-powered dinner a reality.

There's a vibrant skillet paella, sweet potato tacos, spicy stir-fried cauliflower, and slow cooker vegetable stew. Basically they're all wholesome and colorful dishes heavy on vegetables that will leave you full and satisfied — no food coma required.

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10 Things to Know About Your New Cast Iron Skillet — Shopping

A cast iron skillet is a staple in any good cook's home. Half workhorse and half badge of honor, it's a classic piece that's just as home over a campfire as it is in a five-star kitchen. If you've just bought or been gifted your first cast iron, congrats!

Before you use it, read through these tips and no one will find out that you're a rookie.

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6 Reasons You Should Keep Cooking Spray in the Bathroom — Tips from The Kitchn

Turns out that your favorite go-to canola oil spray for nonstick cooking, like PAM cooking spray, also has some pretty stellar uses outside of the kitchen, too. Don't believe us? Read ahead for a handful of surprisingly savvy ways to use cooking spray in your bathroom — yes, your bathroom — no skillet or cookie pans necessary.

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The 10 Best Instant Pot Recipes to Make Right Now — Recipe Roundup

The magic of the Instant Pot might get old at some point, but it's not today. Or tomorrow. Or this year. I honestly doubt I will ever get tired of reading an Instant Pot recipe and finding that it only takes a fraction of the time it would normally take on the stove. You guys — have you SEEN our Instant Pot spaghetti recipe? It only takes 20 minutes to make! That's magic.

If you're looking for a few new recipes to try out in 2019, I've found some seriously smart ones for you from our favorite bloggers. There are easy chicken dinners, chili for days, and a butternut squash soup that looks like liquid gold.

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Recipe: Sheet Pan Chicken with Red Potatoes and Sage — Recipes from The Kitchn

A great sheet pan meal can feel like a minor miracle: throw everything on one pan, put it into the oven, and voila — happy dinnertime. We've given you an essential method for roasting chicken and vegetables together on one pan. But let's take that to the next level — here's one of our favorite flavor combinations of chicken, little red potatoes, and herbs.

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Everything You Need to Know About Shopping at Trader Joe's in 2019 — Shopping

We've been writing about Trader Joe's in great detail for many, many years now. But this year, our coverage seemed deeper and more useful than ever. So we decided to round up some of our best stories and lessons from the last 12 months. Whether you're about to make your first trip to Trader Joe's or you've been a loyal shopper for a long time, this post can be your cheat sheet for everything you'll need to know for 2019.

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RIP Plastic Straws: 1960-2018 — Kitchn Obituary

The year 2018 was "the final straw" for the plastic straw. After a long-fought battle against a watertight environmental smear campaign, the plastic straw has officially admitted defeat and commenced its peaceful departure from the public sphere.

Near the end of its life, the sometimes-bendy, oft-bitten, always-disposable drinking aid found itself at odds with eco-minded U.S. cities, fast-food dining establishments, airlines, and the largest coffee chain in the world. With the strong swells of the tide of public opinion against it, the single-use plastic straw will litter our oceans no more (or at least, a lot less).

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Our Top 10 Recipes on Pinterest in 2018 — Recipe Roundup

Pinterest is a cook's best friend. Whenever I see a recipe I need to try, I quickly pin it to a board and meal planning suddenly becomes easier the next week. If you're looking for some inspiration in the kitchen or the new year, take a look at what was popular on Pinterest in 2018 from Kitchn. You'll find a couple desserts, easy dinners, and a few tutorials.

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The 5 Kitchen Buys Our Readers Bought by the Boatload in 2018 — Shopping

As the Lifestyle Director here at Kitchn, I run at least one shopping story each day. It can be about a specific section at Costco, a life-changing gadget a Kitchn staffer is obsessed with, the best brand of jarred pasta sauce, saving money, and so on. (We cover it all!) For the most part, I have a pretty good grasp on when a story will do well. (And we try to only run stories that we think you guys will like!) But every once in a while, a story will do better than we ever imagined it would. That's super fun to watch because it means we're really helping you guys.

Here are some of our most popular shopping stories of the year and the five gadgets that you guys flipped over.

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