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We Taste-Tested 9 Chocolate-Hazelnut Spreads—Here Are Our Favorites

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For our latest taste test, we’re taking on one of my favorite things to spread on toast, waffles, or fill doughnuts with—gianduja spread! What’s that, you say? These spreads have come to be colloquially known as “Nutella spreads.” Like how Microplane has become synonymous with rasp graters, Nutella is now a catch-all for this chocolate-hazelnut … Read more

Best ovens to buy in 2024

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Best ovens at a glance Best oven: Bosch Series 4 HBS534BB0B, £399 Best budget oven: Indesit Aria IDU6340IX, £319 Best premium oven: Neff N50 U2ACM7HH0B, £1,099 Best energy-efficient single oven: Hotpoint SA2844HIX, £199 Best energy-efficient double oven: Hisense BID95211XUK, £329 Best affordable oven: Beko BBRIF22300X, £229 Best conventional oven: Indesit IFW6230IXUK, £169 Best oven for … Read more

From-Scratch Pasta Sauce Is Good for More Than Just Pasta

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You say “meal prep,” I picture soggy quinoa, five-day-old chicken breasts, and limp veggies. I’d rather cook most dishes after work as a way to wind down and eat fresh. But one recipe I do make in advance is homemade spaghetti sauce. It makes cooking throughout the week easier—because it’s good for a lot more … Read more

Homemade Spaghetti Sauce Recipe | Epicurious

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The secret to the best homemade spaghetti sauce is keeping things simple: Tomatoes simmered with a few pantry staples and ground meat is all you need. Besides being tossed with pasta or layered into a lasagna, the hardworking tomato sauce can easily transform just about any protein or veggie into a satisfying dinner in no … Read more

How to manage back-to-school anxiety

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How can you tell if your child might be experiencing anxiety? Are there any specific signs to look for? In younger children, particularly of primary school age, anxiety can be shown through avoidant behaviour. They’re less likely to be able to articulate what they’re feeling because they’re still learning how to put words to their … Read more