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Find out why Anthony Bourdain’s boeuf bourguignon is one of The Washington Post’s most popular recipes ever

by Becky Krystal The Washington Post January 31, 2021January 28, 2021

There are more than 9,200 recipes in The Washington Post archives, and we’re adding more every day. The new dishes are what tend to capture the most attention, but there are certain entries that keep trucking along, gathering a reliable stream of readers years after they were first published. We don’t always know exactly why. […]

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Christmas rum balls were among many things we loved about Betsy

by Peggy Grodinsky January 31, 2021February 2, 2021

Longtime Portland Press Herald copy editor and page designer Betsy Gattis, who was killed in a car crash this month, was known best for her kind heart, which came through in the annual holiday treat she shared with her co-workers.

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Trinidad-style aloo and channa infuses an Indian classic with Caribbean flavor

by Brigid Washington Special To The Washington Post January 31, 2021January 28, 2021

There’s no denying the simplicity of Trinidad-style aloo and channa. Creamy Yukon Gold potatoes are coated in curry powder, then simmered until soft. Canned chickpeas are added, and the whole pot is then zapped with a bright burst of aromatics and heat. This vegan mash-up is both fortifying and forgiving; it sticks to one’s bones […]

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Green Plate Special: The hype is growing around lab-grown meat

by Christine Burns Rudalevige January 31, 2021May 15, 2026

Singapore is using it as part of an effort to source more of its food on the island.

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Green Plate Special: Trendy sugar substitute has many benefits, but one big drawback

by Christine Burns Rudalevige January 24, 2021May 15, 2026

Allulose is a healthy alternative to sugar but not good for the environment.

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Have s’more fun with pretzels, caramel, toasted coconut and cookies

by G. Daniela Galarza The Washington Post January 24, 2021January 22, 2021

Messy, sticky, warm and sweet, s’mores are a treat that needs no recipe. The combination of fire-roasted marshmallow, sturdy graham crackers and melty milk chocolate remains a classic for a reason. Lately, it’s become my go-to weekend snack thanks to a backyard fire pit and my longtime devotion to homemade marshmallows. My stepfather gathers the […]

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Have a taste of ‘gumbo diplomacy’ by making this Biden nominee’s classic recipe

by Ann Maloney The Washington Post January 24, 2021January 22, 2021

Anyone who has served a big pot of gumbo to family and friends knows exactly what Linda Thomas-Greenfield means when she refers to “gumbo diplomacy.” She captured national attention when she used the term on Nov. 24, when accepting President-elect Joe Biden’s nomination to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. Her point: that you […]