Megan O. Steintrager
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The Definitive Guide to Oktoberfest Sausages
Finally learn the difference between knockwurst and bratwurst.
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How to Make Homemade Yogurt Step by Step
Bring a little culture to your kitchen with our easy guide to homemade yogurt.
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How to Throw a Valentine's Day Singles Party
Throw a fun mixer with these tips on food, drinks, decor, and get-to-know-you games from a panel of pros.
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The Ultimate Corned Beef and Cabbage
Ireland's foremost cooking authority—cookbook author and teacher Darina Allen—shares her tips for making a favorite St. Patrick's Day recipe.
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Homemade Yogurt
Store-bought yogurt may be convenient but it can't compare to the mild creaminess of homemade.
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Megan's Pecan Pralines
Editor's note: This recipe appears as part of our editors' Christmas Cookie Swap, 10 beloved holiday recipes from the editors of Epicurious and Gourmet Live.
Making pralines always involves a bit of trial and error, as sugar is finicky. Some people swear that these treats will set up only on a cool, dry day, while others have had success no matter what the temperature. Be sure to have all your ingredients measured and at the ready as the sugar mixture's temperature fluctuates rather quickly, so you'll need to be prepared for each step. Ask a friend to help scoop the hot mixture onto wax paper as you keep stirring the pot. For a more pronounced molasses flavor, substitute brown sugar for 1 cup of the white variety.
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Cook the Food of Oaxaca, Mexico
A guide to Oaxacan food, with recipes for mole, tamales, and more from Chef Zarela Martinez.