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Crispy Zucchini Corn Fritters
Crispy corn and zucchini fritters with sharp cheddar, fresh lime and a light Parmesan-panko-Tajín crust. Squeezing the zucchini keeps them crisp, while Tajín adds a salty chile-lime finish.
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How to Cook Watery Vegetables
Watery vegetables can keep food from browning, crisping and holding together. Learn when to squeeze, salt, drain, dry or simply let moisture cook away—and why dealing with water before adding more oil or flour can make vegetables taste so much better.
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What Is Tajín?
Tajín is inexpensive, easy to find, and one of the simplest ways to make ordinary food more interesting when you know it needs something but aren’t sure what.
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Easy Chicken Lettuce Wraps
These easy chicken lettuce wraps hide two useful ingredients in plain sight: mushrooms add savory depth while tofu quietly adds protein and stretches the ground chicken. Make a generous batch and use the filling for lettuce wraps tonight, then salads, rice bowls, wraps and lunches later in the week.
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The Best Peanut Sauce
The best peanut sauce gets its deep savory-sweet flavor from balsamic vinegar, peanut butter, soy sauce, garlic and fresh herbs. Use it on salads, noodles, lettuce wraps, rice bowls and more.
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