S’mores purists may scoff, but that’s cool. More for us. Leftover Halloween candy never looked so good.

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Cloudy with a chance of sprinkles. That’s our forecast for anyone who wishes to recreate the sugar cookies of their childhood.

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Oh, the places you’ll go with this sweetly spicy pumpkin syrup. So long, Starbucks. DIY pumpkin spice latte, here we come!

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And you thought you didn’t have time for breakfast. We’re changing that with this handy dandy technique.

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Okay, breadbaking virgins, here’s the loaf for you. Nothing fancy, just flour, water, yeast, and salt.

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Ever find yourself in something of a frenzy for figs? Here’s how to put that lovely excess to swell and swanky use.

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Pucker up, cuz you’re going to want to smooch the bejeebers out of this ridiculously easy, sweetly tart sipper. Wowsa.

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Stylish on any salad, this versatile little number is a staple in every discerning cook’s recipe wardrobe.

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Hey, ‘member those mushy mashed potato cakes mom used to make from leftovers? Yeah, well, these are nothing like them.

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All’Amatriciana—go on, roll that “r” like they do in Italy—means a spicy pasta sauce of tomatoes and pancetta or bacon. Prego.

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Given how sweet and cakey and simple these little confections are, they’re the perfect party dessert—even if you’re a party of one.

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An Italian classic. And it’s ridiculously easy to make at home with just lemons, sugar, vodka, and a little patience.

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This sneaky sable, a French shortbread of sorts that’s crisp on the outside, tender on the inside, is going to rock your world.

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