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When you’re knee-deep in peaches this summer and you’ve got their sticky juice running down to your elbows, make this recipe. It actually doesn’t call for the sweet, fleshy fruit at all — it calls for the pits, those nubby, hard-as-rock things that usually get thrown into the trash or compost pile. They might not look like much, but they hold a whole lot of flavor inside. Here, when steeped in almond milk, they transform a seemingly simple-looking glass of the non-dairy stuff into one with serious character: It’s deeper in almond flavor and just ever-so-slightly reminiscent of peaches. Drink it straight; pour it over granola, museli, and oatmeal; or use it to make a peach smoothie even peachier.

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I casually set this pitcher cocktail and some ice-filled glasses out for a group of friends — bourbon-lovers (myself included) and non-bourbon-lovers alike. I didn’t give too much away about what was in the drink. Those who claimed they weren’t a fan of the brown spirit went for a second pour before the rest of us did.

That’s because this drink is so much more than whiskey — it’s fruity, gingery, and, most importantly, bubbly. These elements make it a hit among a crowd. The bourbon adds a nutty, caramel-like note to the pitcher to round it out, so truly everyone ends up being a fan. And for you, the host, did I mention this only requires three hard-working ingredients?

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Grain bowls are often in regular rotation in my meal plan because they largely come together during my Sunday meal prep routine. Most of the components of this wholesome meal — from the grains and protein, to the veggies and sauce — can be prepped and cooked ahead of time. All that’s left to do come the middle of the week is assemble the bowls for a fast lunch or dinner. Here are 10 fresh and hearty grain bowl recipes to make now and eat all week long.

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My mother-in-law is an excellent cook. She bakes, she makes soup from scratch, she gathers herbs from the garden to blend into pestos and more, and, luckily for me, she usually makes more than she and my father-in-law can eat. Many a time we’ve gone to visit for the weekend and come home with a tote bag full of delectables and end up eating like kings for the week.

Beyond her skills and years of experience, my mother-in-law has one secret weapon for her freezer: masking tape.

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Cobbler may be the best reason to turn on the stove in the summer. Jammy fruit, crisp and buttery topping — all you need is a scoop of ice cream.

This particular cobbler might just be the easiest I’ve ever made. It’s the kind of recipe you make once and then remember forever. You can make it with a spatula or a soup spoon, in a New York apartment or at your vacation beach house, with peaches or with any other fruit you want to turn into dessert.

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Authentic Italian carbonara is a pasta dish made with a few simple ingredients: eggs, hard cheese like Parmigiano and Pecorino, bacon, and black pepper. It’s pretty hard to mess up, right? Well, recently celebrity chef and cookbook author Nigella Lawson took to Twitter to share her take on the classic and people were not very happy about it.

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Cherry season is upon us, and we cannot get enough of these sweet jewel-toned stone fruits. Their season is fleeting, though, so it’s time to stock up and make the most of them while they’re around.

To help you along, here is your cherry checklist. It’s where you’ll find the very best things make, bake, and stir together based on the size of your cherry haul, with no amount too small for something great!

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You already know that Amazon Prime Day is July 11 (because you marked your calendars when we told you to, right?). And you know that these deals are usually kept secret until the very last minute. Well, here’s a fun surprise: Amazon just leaked 88 upcoming deals.

A lot of the list features things like hangers, mattress protectors, dog toys, and other things that don’t really fall within the purview of Kitchn. But there are three things worth pointing out.

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QVC and HSN are longtime rivals. They’re basically McDonald’s and Burger King in the television shopping industry. And now they’re about to become one entity. Liberty Interactive, the parent company of TV shopping network QVC, announced Thursday that it will acquire the Home Shopping Network. This could literally change how you shop on TV forever. We’re hoping this means much more of David dancing around in his kitchen, and even better deals on cookware.

Keep reading and we’ll throw in a bunch of extra facts — for a limited time only, of course.

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Food recalls can happen for frightening reasons. Sometimes items are found to contain traces of bacteria like listeria, the Hepatitis A virus, and salmonella. Other times it can be absurd like pieces of metal in ice cream or a decomposing bat found in a bag of pre-packaged salad. And sometimes, your food doesn’t contain the main ingredient listed in the name itself.

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