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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We Found the Very Best Cheeses for Grilled Cheese — Tips from The Kitchn

Remember the last time you had a really good grilled cheese? I do! It was still warm from the heat of the skillet, with golden-brown, butter-kissed toast that left my fingertips just a little greasy, and a pool of gooey melted cheese that seeped through the slices with each bite. True to its name, the cheese is what truly makes this iconic sandwich.

Take a look in any cheese case and there are no shortage of choices when it comes to choosing this sandwich’s namesake ingredient. But when it comes to grilled cheese, not all cheese it right for the job. You decide what your best grilled cheese looks like — old-school classic or new and modern — and we’ll tell you the very best grocery store cheese for your sandwich.

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Recipe: Naan Wraps with Homemade Cucumber Raita — Quick and Easy Weeknight Dinner Recipes

On weekends I do my shopping at a co-op with a huge selection of food and groceries, but if I need to fill in the gaps during the week I pop into our neighborhood grocery store. While the options aren’t as plentiful, our local store has quite a few draws, like the packaged naan that tastes almost as good as homemade.

These naan wraps are a mid-week family favorite. They’re filled to the brim with cumin-spiced lamb, shredded iceberg lettuce, and a quick homemade cucumber raita.

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This Is Mary Berry’s Secret to Perfect, Crumb-Free Cake Icing — Kitchen Heroes

There’s really no better authority on baking than Mary Berry, a woman who has sold more than 5 million cookbooks, was hands-down the best judge on The Great British Bake Off, and clearly understands the value of making your own marzipan.

The always impeccable 82-year-old has been described as the “Queen of Cakes” — a title she’s earned after spending the past 60 years teaching multiple generations of Brits how to bake. (The BBC has also called her “the doyenne of baking,” and, after googling the word “doyenne,” I realized how complimentary that was).

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5 Tips for Selecting the Best Package of Chicken — Tips from The Kitchn

Armed with a list after planning dinner, you hit the grocery store to pick up the ingredients. Yet despite knowing the specific cut of chicken you need to grab, you’re still a little confused. Of all the packs of thighs and breasts stacked in the meat case, how do you select the best package for your dinner?

It’s a topic that crosses my mind almost every single time I buy chicken. Here are the tips that make deciding a whole lot easier.

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15 Ways to Make Chicken a Fast and Fancy Dinner — Recipes from The Kitchn

There are basic chicken recipes we all keep in our meal plan rotation — and then there are the chicken recipes that make you feel like a dinner genius. These 15 recipes are the latter.

They come together with minimal effort, yet deliver sophisticated flavor and sometimes an unexpected ingredient that makes your midweek meal feel pretty fancy (think: figs and balsamic glazed chicken, Arnold Palmer chicken thighs, or a vibrant coconut curry soup).

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