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How to Pick a Cantaloupe—Plus How to Ripen, Cut, and Store One
Learn how to pick a cantaloupe to ensure your melon is always good. Then, get some tips on storing, ripening, and slicing it. #cantaloupe #fruit #storagetips #kitchenhacks
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How to Make the Lemon Poppy Seed Birthday Cake From Our 25th Birthday Cover
Molly Yeh's rise to fame from blogger to TV star and cookbook author—including her latest, Sweet Farm!—has gifted her fans numerous sweet treats and centerpiece desserts. But this lemon poppy seed wonder might just take the cake (pun intended). The layers are tender as can be, thanks to the richness of egg yolks and Greek yogurt, while layers of flavor come from fresh lemon zest and almond extract. The pretty pink frosting is reminiscent of marshmallow fluff and boasts the fruity tartness of freeze-dried raspberries. Pulverizing freeze-dried berries in a food processor allows the powder to blend seamlessly into the frosting for natural color.
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Chickpeas vs. Garbanzo Beans—What's the Difference?
Are chickpeas and garbanzo beans the same thing? Learn whether chickpeas and garbanzo beans are different, and how to use them in tasty—and easy—recipes. #chickpeas #garbanzobeans #cookingtips #food
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Why You Should Always Use Salted Butter in Baking
Experts explain why unsalted is the standard, but why salted butter makes cookies, cakes, and other baked goods taste their very best. #butter #saltedbutter #bakingtips #bakinghacks
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Margarine vs. Butter: What's the Actual Difference?
If you're looking for something creamy to spread on toast or use in your baking, margarine, butter, and plant-based butter all fit the bill. But when you're deciding whether plant-based butter vs. margarine vs. butter is best for your needs, the answer isn't clear. Learn more about how butter and margarine are made, and how to choose the best one for you. #butter #margarine #plantbasedbutter #bakingtips #bakinghacks
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Pro Tips for Using Aluminum Foil—In and Out of the Kitchen
Discover aluminum foil's hidden talents—from helping you spend less time at the ironing board to protecting surfaces while you paint—along with dos and don'ts of using it (no microwaves, please), and the answer to dull vs. shiny side, once and for all. #aluminumfoil #cookingtips #foodstorage #kitchentips
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How to Make the Lemon Poppy Seed Birthday Cake From Our 25th Birthday Cover
Molly Yeh's rise to fame from blogger to TV star and cookbook author—including her latest, Sweet Farm!—has gifted her fans numerous sweet treats and centerpiece desserts. But this lemon poppy seed wonder might just take the cake (pun intended). The layers are tender as can be, thanks to the richness of egg yolks and Greek yogurt, while layers of flavor come from fresh lemon zest and almond extract. The pretty pink frosting is reminiscent of marshmallow fluff and boasts the fruity tartness of freeze-dried raspberries. Pulverizing freeze-dried berries in a food processor allows the powder to blend seamlessly into the frosting for natural color.
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Celebrating REAL SIMPLE’s 25th Birthday
Month after month, our easy dinners are some of the most beloved stories in the magazine. Because they’re easy (just 10-ish ingredients in each) and delicious! Here, the recipes that get made over and over again.
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Molly Yeh Shares the Inspiration Behind Our Birthday Cover Cake
We may be biased, but we think our birthday cake is the best, and it’s all thanks to the amazing Molly Yeh, host of Girl Meets Farm on Food Network, mom of two, owner of Bernie’s restaurant in East Grand Forks, Minn., and the author of the newly released cookbook Sweet Farm! Molly developed the recipe for the pretty pink Lemon Poppy Seed Birthday Cake that appears on the cover of our April 2025 issue. Our staff went crazy for it, and we think you will too. I chatted with Molly recently to get more insights into cake, her new book, and why she loves REAL SIMPLE.
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Half and Half vs. Heavy Cream: Differences and Substitutions
Is half and half the same as heavy cream? Spoiler: Not entirely. Use our informative guide to make the right choice for your next recipe. #bakinghacks #howtobake #howtocook #kitchentips #halfandhalf #heavycream
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Are Silicone Pans Better for Baking?
If you've ever wondered whether silicone pans are better for baking than metal ones, look no further—we asked cooking pros for the better option. #cooking #realsimple #howtocook #bakingtips
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Ina Garten's Genius Tip for Decorating a Cake Ensures You'll Never Get Crumbs in Your Frosting Again
Wondering how to keep cake crumbs out of your icing while frosting a cake? The Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, shares her helpful tips. #cake #desserts #cookingtips #howtobake #bakingtips
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Celebrating REAL SIMPLE’s 25th Birthday
Month after month, our easy dinners are some of the most beloved stories in the magazine. Because they’re easy (just 10-ish ingredients in each) and delicious! Here, the recipes that get made over and over again.
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How to Make the Lemon Poppy Seed Birthday Cake From Our 25th Birthday Cover
Molly Yeh's rise to fame from blogger to TV star and cookbook author—including her latest, Sweet Farm!—has gifted her fans numerous sweet treats and centerpiece desserts. But this lemon poppy seed wonder might just take the cake (pun intended). The layers are tender as can be, thanks to the richness of egg yolks and Greek yogurt, while layers of flavor come from fresh lemon zest and almond extract. The pretty pink frosting is reminiscent of marshmallow fluff and boasts the fruity tartness of freeze-dried raspberries. Pulverizing freeze-dried berries in a food processor allows the powder to blend seamlessly into the frosting for natural color.
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How to Make the Lemon Poppy Seed Birthday Cake From Our 25th Birthday Cover
Molly Yeh's rise to fame from blogger to TV star and cookbook author—including her latest, Sweet Farm!—has gifted her fans numerous sweet treats and centerpiece desserts. But this lemon poppy seed wonder might just take the cake (pun intended). The layers are tender as can be, thanks to the richness of egg yolks and Greek yogurt, while layers of flavor come from fresh lemon zest and almond extract. The pretty pink frosting is reminiscent of marshmallow fluff and boasts the fruity tartness of freeze-dried raspberries. Pulverizing freeze-dried berries in a food processor allows the powder to blend seamlessly into the frosting for natural color.
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