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Preparation For devout collectors, purchasing vinyl records can be a “near religious experience,” says Don Inmon, head of product and brand at Victrola. “The most valuable vinyl records today are the ones that the collector—and you’re a collector if you have three or more records—has a music memory tied to,” Inmon says. Sentiment aside, some rare vinyls have unspeakable financial value and have sold for astronomical prices at auction. “There are certainly rare or original pressings—[like ones with] special colors and designs that have limited production runs,” notes Inmon, adding that the rarest, in his opinion, are pressings that are associated with a memory or certain moment in time (an autograph here, an anecdote there)....

Hefty and interesting enough for lunch, but not so heavy it loses its summery personality. Though mind you, I happily serve this year-round! After a (very!) extended water break, the inaugural Holiday Salad Marathon has resumed! Today – how the French make canned tuna fabulous: Nicoise Salad (Salade Nicoise) Nicoise Salad – or in French, Salade Nicoise – is a classic salad originating from the city of Nice in Provence, France....

Preparation If one person has true authority in the kitchen, it’s our founder. Martha has been teaching people how to make everything from simple weeknight dinners to complex desserts for decades, so it’s a big deal anytime the multi-hyphenate learns a cooking technique she wasn’t already well versed in. And who better to teach her than her best friend, Snoop Dogg? In a recent interview with InsideHook, the rapper revealed he taught Martha his technique for making bacon....

My Sous Vide Prime Rib is tender, juicy, and perfectly cooked every time. This is a fantastic dish for the holidays, so prepare to wow your family and celebrate with ease! Cooking with a sous vide machine will save you time in the kitchen, make you will feel like a master chef, and cleanup is a breeze! Sous vide cooking allows the prime rib to cook in its juices, which means you get a succulent prime rib every time!...

Pie Crust: ¼ cup butter ⅓ cup lard ¼ cup margarine ⅓ cup shortening 1 tbsp sugar ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp nonfat dry milk 1 ½ cup pastry flour 3 cups all purpose flour ½ cup water, cold 1 tbsp water, cold Filling: 16 oz boysenberries, no sugar added frozen 8 oz blueberries, no sugar added frozen 8 oz raspberries, no sugar added frozen 1 ¾ cup sugar...

Preparation From zest to juice, citrus fruit offers so much fantastic flavor and enticing aromas for both sweet and savory cooking. While we’re all for using the fresh stuff, there’s another ingredient that boasts the same properties and should definitely be on your radar: orange blossom water. “Orange blossom water, also known as the essential oil of neroli, is produced by water distillation of the blossoms of the bitter orange tree,” says Matt Nielsen of Nielsen-Massey Vanillas....

I love potatoes. Whether it’s hash browns, mashed potatoes, or fries, I just can’t get enough of them. Luckily, I discovered a new way to prepare this tuber using potato flakes. In this roundup, I’ll share how potato flakes can be used in a variety of recipes. From hearty soups to comforting casseroles and fluffy bread, you’ll find something to love. Here are 13 easy recipes that’ll give you plenty of inspiration for a filling meal!...

From fried rice to hot and sour soup to chicken wings, these Asian sides are the perfect addition to your meal. From the dim sum dinners of China to traditional Japanese breakfast sides, and beyond, I’ve rounded up 14 Asian side dishes that you’ll love. If you’re planning an Asian dinner to share with friends, I recommend paying special attention to restaurant-style favorites like egg drop soup and Korean scallion pancakes!...

They’ll pass any taste test, come in various flavors, and are kid-approved to boot. Cupcakes are known to be overly sweet, with plenty of sugary frosting on top. Luckily, these sugar free cupcake recipes are just as tasty! From classic vanilla and decadent chocolate to tender carrot cake and luscious lemonade, this list has it all. So if you need something sweet without the excess, try these sugar free cupcakes....

Summer is all about barbecues, picnics, and chillin’ on the beach, which is a lot of fun! But sometimes it’s tough to take the intense heat from the sun. That’s where frozen desserts come in. There’s nothing like a cool treat to beat the summer heat! When it comes to frozen sweets, ice cream is at the top of the list. But there are also tons of other cool desserts to choose from....

From enchiladas to stroganoff to sloppy joes, you can turn a bounty of pork meat into hearty, vibrant, and seemingly fresh dishes! Even in small amounts, pork has the power to add deep flavors to various dishes. So if you have plenty of leftover pork, you’ll have enough to get through the week. Another great thing about pork is its versatility. Chunks of this meat are great for rice bowls and stir-fries....

Pork tenderloin is such and awesome cut of meat which can be used so many different ways. It’s naturally very lean with a buttery soft tenderness that just can’t be beat. It’s one of my very favorite cuts of meat. And now with the popularity of air fryers, pork tenderloin is getting a whole new audience of appreciation as the air fryer is the perfect appliance to make this spectacular meat....

Preparation Known for its bright orange color and sweet earthy flavor, pumpkin is one of the most beloved fall-time ingredients in the United States. In fact, every autumn, many of us start collecting pumpkin recipes in celebration of the season. But what about their leaves? As it turns out, pumpkin leaves, sometimes called pumpkin greens, are edible, nutritious, and delicious. Moreover, using them in your cooking will help you get the most out of your pumpkin plants....

If you’re obsessed with both chocolate and Oreos, this recipe has your name on it. Oftentimes, you have to eat healthily and in moderation. But then there are also times when you just deserve to indulge and not mind the calories. For those times, these death by Oreo cupcakes are exactly what you need. If cookies and cream is your flavor of choice, then these cupcakes will send your taste buds into overdrive....

Preparation We all know that our lifestyle choices can impact the quality of our sleep. According to Kelly O’Brien, a board-certified health and wellness coach at Proper, what we eat plays a critical role in just how soundly we rest every night. “There are many delicious, nutritious, and natural foods that can help with achieving good sleep,” she explains, noting that several have snooze-boosting natural iterations of melatonin, magnesium, and tryptophan built in....

For Salad Dressing: 3 tbsp fish sauce, or ¼ cup soy sauce ¼ cup lime juice, freshly squeezed 2 tbsp brown sugar, or more to taste 2 tsp Thai chili sauce, or ½ tsp dried chili flakes For Salad: ¼ cup dry coconut, shredded, unsweetened 2 mangoes, firm, unripened 2 cups bean sprouts ½ cup fresh coriander, (cilantro) chopped 4 spring onions, sliced 1 cup chicken, or shrimp, or fried tofu, cooked, cut into small cubes...

Use it to make pancakes, waffles, muffins, biscuits, or any favorite recipe that calls for the popular baking mix! If you think that good-old Bisquick mix is irreplaceable, think again! Many quick and easy recipes call for Bisquick mix, but you can still make them even if you don’t have a box on hand! There are many reasons I prefer making my own Bisquick mix. For one, it’s so much cheaper....

Preparation If you want to have a romantic dinner that you can safely enjoy at home, our tips will guide you through creating a one-of-a-kind experience just right for Valentine’s Day. Just as you would make proper dinner reservations, mark your calendar with the time you’ll plan to sit down to eat. Next, plan out a special outfit! Going out to eat for a holiday like Valentine’s Day means getting to don a little black dress or suit jacket and your favorite lipstick....

Preparation When you have a vegetable garden, you quite literally reap the fruits of your labor: You are rewarded with fresh produce when it’s time to harvest. And while delicious, organic recipes are the end result, you also get to enjoy a lovely outdoor space during the growing season—that is, until flies and maggots invade. Luckily, with the right precautions, you can keep these critters out of your garden for good....

Preparation Take a look in your catchall drawer, and it’s evidently clear: Loose items quickly become disorganized, hard to reach and find, and even lost. The solution we’ve come up with? Tackle boxes. You can tackle a lot more than lures with these sturdy boxes. The compartments that make them indispensable to fishermen will win over neatniks and collectors, too (especially the kind who thrill at sorting their stuff by color, shape, or job)....