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This One Genius Ingredient Makes Buffalo Sauce Even Better

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This One Genius Ingredient Makes Buffalo Sauce Even Better

Plus, a very unexpected place to use it.

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This Genius Trick Will Change How You Fry Eggs

And potatoes, and apples, and ... maybe everything?

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The Top 10 Genius Recipes of All Time

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Our Team's 14 Favorite Genius Recipes Ever

Since our Genius column launched in 2011, we've shared hundreds of game-changing recipes. These are the ones we turn to again and again.

The Secret to the Lightest Pancakes I’ve Ever Tasted

Pancake

The Secret to the Lightest Pancakes I’ve Ever Tasted

Thanks to a Genius ingredient switcheroo.

by: Kristen Miglore|September 18, 2019
Weeknight Lasagna Is Real, Thanks to a Genius New Trick

Weeknight Cooking

Weeknight Lasagna Is Real, Thanks to a Genius New Trick

Comfort food in a single skillet—and fast.

by: Kristen Miglore|September 11, 2019
A Genius 5-Minute Hummus From America’s #1 Restaurant

Quick and Easy

A Genius 5-Minute Hummus From America’s #1 Restaurant

The geniuses at Zahav wouldn't let you down.

by: Kristen Miglore|September  4, 2019
This Genius 2-Ingredient Ice Cream Just So Happens to Be Vegan

Ice Cream/Frozen Desserts

This Genius 2-Ingredient Ice Cream Just So Happens to Be Vegan

Three ingredients if you count the cherries on top.

by: Kristen Miglore|August 28, 2019
The Most Genius Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Is Also Vegan

Dessert

The Most Genius Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe Is Also Vegan

No butter, no eggs, no problem. These chocolate chip cookies—by way of Ovenly bakery in NYC—are soft-bellied, crisp-edged, and puddled with melty chocolate.

by: Kristen Miglore|August 22, 2019
65 Genius Recipes for the Best Fall Ever

Fall

65 Genius Recipes for the Best Fall Ever

Apple cakes and cozy casseroles, here we come!

by: Kristen Miglore|August 21, 2019
The Genius Vegan Trick for Turning Vegetables Into a Heavy Cream Substitute

Soup

The Genius Vegan Trick for Turning Vegetables Into a Heavy Cream Substitute

A brighter (and vegan) alternative to cream—for all your soups, sauces, and sides.

by: Kristen Miglore|August 19, 2019
20 Genius Summer Desserts That Couldn't Be Easier

Dessert

20 Genius Summer Desserts That Couldn't Be Easier

Like foolproof pie, no-churn ice cream, and magic chocolate mousse.

by: Emma Laperruque|July 10, 2019
15 Genius Tomato Recipes, Because It's the Best Time of Year

Tomato

15 Genius Tomato Recipes, Because It's the Best Time of Year

Most are pasta, since we love you.

by: Kristen Miglore|July  2, 2019
29 Genius Summer Recipes for Labor Day

Entertaining

29 Genius Summer Recipes for Labor Day

From best-ever guacamole to foolproof pie crust.

by: Kristen Miglore|June 25, 2019

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