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Over the past few weeks I’ve seen a redux of interest in Instant Pots among my friends, family, and friends of people my cousins went to high school with. And without fail, any time one of them posts on Facebook to ask “What do people think of these Instant Pot things?” I burst into the thread like the Kool-Aid man to tell everyone the Instant Pot is wonderful, easy, and a total game-changer — plus, you can even make pasta in it!

I’ll admit I was skeptical about Instant Pot at first: Won’t the pasta come out all gummy and overcooked? But truly, it does not. Just put the uncooked pasta in the pot with a sauce, like this chicken pesto pasta, and you’ll have a one-pot pasta dish cooked perfectly in no time.

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Remember the excitement of having a day of school canceled because of snow? I know as a parent it is slightly less enticing; after all, you’ll probably have to call into work and any productivity on house or work projects will be minimal between playing in the snow and snack requests.

Take this holed-up opportunity to make something simple with your kids and you’ll be delighted how much time can be made productive towards making those snacks (together!) or at least getting something made for dinner. These are 10 of my favorite snow-day projects to make in the kitchen with my kids. Most require just kitchen staples and aren’t sugary sweet.

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There are weekends, snow days, and school holidays that just call for some cozy (but quick) baking with the kids. Cookies are always a go-to because you can mix them up together and enjoy the treat in less than an hour.

We love a classic chocolate chip cookie — and our favorite recipe is included here — but mixing something new up always adds to the baking fun. These are 10 of our favorite cookie (and cookie bar) recipes for baking with kids that have never failed to bake up beautifully and be a delight for the whole family.

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Generally, Aldi is praised for its award-winning wine selection and bargain-friendly groceries, but the German import is now facing some much-less-flattering press: A Pennsylvania woman is suing the grocery store chain, claiming that a turkey burger she purchased there exploded while she was cooking it, causing burns and scarring.

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Around the World in 30 Soups: This month we’re collaborating with chefs, cookbook authors, and our own Kitchn crew to share a globetrotting adventure in soups from countries and cuisines around the world. Today’s stop: Palestine.

If there is one flavor that makes me think of the Palestinian kitchen, it is za’atar, a tangy and aromatic spice mix made from wild thyme, sesame, and sumac. Palestinians use za’atar on everything from yogurt dips, to roasted meats, to flatbreads — and here, it is used to make crunchy, tangy croutons to adorn an aromatic soup of roasted butternut squash and spiced lentils. Roasting the squash intensifies its flavor and sweetness, giving the soup a glorious silky texture that perfectly contrasts with the crispy croutons.

—Yasmin Khan, author of Zaitoun: Recipes from the Palestinian Kitchen

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I may be a rare breed, but I get really excited to try cleaning tools or hacks that extend the promise of near magical ease-of-use or effectiveness. I’ve even been known to run out to Target to pick out a cleaning product I’ve read about so I can try it out myself. And when I write articles about top-rated cleaning products on Amazon? Well, let’s just say I now own and regularly use an O-Cedar mop, Bar Keeper’s Friend, and a bunch of Scrub Daddy sponges. Hashtag job hazards.

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Yay, you got a dog! Welcome to the happiest place on earth: a home with a creature that loves you unconditionally and exuberantly. It’s the best. There are a few caveats, though. (Just a few!) Sometimes they eat things they shouldn’t. Sometimes they go places they shouldn’t. Sometimes they do things they shouldn’t. That’s about it. Otherwise yay, dog!

Okay, in all seriousness, your dog, being a creature that likes to be around you, will probably spend a fair amount of time in the kitchen with you. So there are some things you should know — here are 11 to get you started. Trust me, you’ll learn more as you go!

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Around the World in 30 Soups: This month we’re collaborating with chefs, cookbook authors, and our own Kitchn crew to share a globetrotting adventure in soups from countries and cuisines around the world. Today’s stop: China.

You might recognize egg drop soup from the bowl you get with the lunch plates at Chinese-American restaurants, with swirling strands of eggs floating in a light, savory broth. I know it from my Chinese grandmother, who made this quick and easy soup even though she was also known for her other long-simmered broths and soups. Egg drop soup makes me think of her every time I see it, and it’s a soup I turn to when I need something light, comforting, and warm. Here’s how you can make it at home.

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You already know that your Instant Pot is a serious helping hand when it comes to meal prepping, transforming tough cuts of meat, and getting dinner on the table when you’re feeling too lazy to cook. And now, as we’re squarely planted in the middle of winter, it’s also one of the easiest solutions for getting all your cozy comfort food favorites on the table to keep you warm and well-fed.

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