Recipe: Slow Cooker Chicken Burrito Bowls — Recipes from The Kitchn

This is my absolute favorite kind of slow cooker recipe — one that takes less than five minutes to pull together and then rewards you with a delicious, healthy dinner at the end of the day. These burrito bowls are full of chili-spiced brown rice, black beans, corn, and yes, tender bites of shredded chicken. Everything gets cooked right in the pot, so all you need to do is dish yourself a bowl and sprinkle with cheese.

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Heinz Sparks Debate with the “Mayochup” Condiment — Pop Culture

The most memorable scene in Pulp Fiction is still the exchange between Vincent and Jules, when they’re talking about the little differences between the United States and Europe. Vincent is floored that he can get a beer at an Amsterdam movie theater, order a Royale with Cheese at a McDonald’s in Paris, and watch the Dutch dip their fries in mayonnaise. “I seen ’em do it, man,” he said. “They [freakin’] drown ’em in [it].”

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Recipe: Fried Cauliflower Rice — Weeknight Dinner Recipes from The Kitchn

I have been fairly obsessed with cauliflower “rice” ever since discovering it earlier this year. This finely chopped cauliflower is one of those cheater ingredients that actually tastes legit. No joke.

It has also brought Chinese fried rice, once relegated to the “comfort food” category, squarely into my weeknight meal rotation.

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What’s the Difference Between Scallions, Green Onions, and Spring Onions? — Word of Mouth

When we want a hit of less-intense onion flavor, scallions and green onions are our alliums of choice. (And Asian and Mexican food wouldn’t be the same without them.) But what are spring onions — and are they the same thing as scallions?

Speaking of which, are scallions and green onions also the same thing? Let’s dive into the world of these colorful fresh onions!

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How to Do Salad for Dinner Like They Do in Los Angeles — Tips from The Kitchn

Los Angeles isn’t all vibrant grain bowls, fancy toasts, and glowing glasses of cold-pressed juice — the city has a storied salad pedigree, too, dating back to the inception of the Cobb Salad at Hollywood’s Brown Derby more than three-quarters of a century ago.

Nowadays, the stalwarts of LA’s health-conscious dining scene are staying true to the city’s legacy, leveraging the plethora of Southern California produce with the city’s boundless culinary diversity. Drawn from some of LA’s most beloved modern spots, here are a few tips for giving your dinner salad some West coast appeal.

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10 Ways to Build a Bigger, Bolder, Better Salad and Call It Dinner — Tips from The Kitchn

“Salad night” was a tough battle to win in my house. It took some convincing that salad for dinner wouldn’t be boring, and most importantly that it would be filling enough that we wouldn’t have to reach for frozen pizza 30 minutes after dinner.

Here are my favorite tricks for assembling dinner salads that are guaranteed to be bolder, more flavorful, and 100% satisfying for dinner.

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10 Dead-Simple One-Skillet Meals That Will Save Dinner — Recipes from The Kitchn

During the busiest weeks, it’s worth leaving your skillet out on the stove ready for anything. That’s because it can help churn out some of the fastest, easiest dinners around, which is pretty important when time is limited.

These 10 recipes are winning solutions when you’re not quite sure how dinner will get on the table.

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Win a Spot on “Nailed It” with Netflix’s Hilarious Contest — Food TV

Netflix’s Nailed It is my new favorite TV competition show, in large part because I am convinced it is a reality TV show that I could win. I’m not a particularly great baker, but I’ve watched a lot of cookie-decorating videos on YouTube, and if you put me in a room with two other people who don’t really know how to bake, I think I could win.

Now Netflix is giving fans the chance to appear on an episode of the show as part of a contest called #BakeYourSelfie.

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Here’s How I Get My Kids to Drink More Water — Tips from The Kitchn

“Drink more water” is a goal that many of us set, whether we’re looking for better health, clearer skin, or more restful sleep. Now imagine chasing a 3-year-old around the house with a water bottle, begging them to do just that, and you can imagine how “drink more water” can sound more like a wish than an attainable goal.

Earlier this year I discovered a little trick for getting my kids, 3 and 6, to drink more water without fussing, begging, or yelling. It’s not a fancy new product and you probably have everything you need to make it happen in your kitchen right now.

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