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Aioli is typically considered to be a “fancy mayo” because it’s luxuriously glossy and has a thicker consistency. But the main difference between mayo and an aioli is that aioli is always emulsified with garlic, in addition to other flavors and spices. Sure, mayo is delicious all on its own, but it’s so simple to alter and elevate it into something completely different. Here are some of the most delectable mayo-based dressings and sauces that can be thrown together in just minutes including a homemade Russian dressing recipe and a recipe for flavorful chipotle mayo....

From savory meat sauces to hearty rice blends, and tasty dressings and dips, you can cook up a dish of pretty much any cuisine. And for those evenings when you can’t muster the strength to throw a meal together, TJ’s has your back, per usual. We put together a list of our all-time favorite breakfast, lunch, and dinner recipes using only three Trader Joe’s ingredients. Keep some of the below items in your freezer, fridge, and pantry so you can quickly whip something up in a pinch and finally say sayonara to weekly takeout!...

The microwave is a marvel of modern technology. Food can go from ice cold to blazing hot in a matter of seconds. It cuts down on cook time, speeds up prep time, and all around makes the home cook’s job easier. Shouldn’t it be good for more than just zapping day-old ziti? We set out to test cool, creative, and quirky uses for the microwave. Can You Dry Herbs in the Microwave?...

Divorcing couples often do their research about laws in their state, since each has different rules about dividing marital assets. States such as New Jersey, California, and Nevada offer self-help centers that help decode these laws. Still, most people will think to call a divorce lawyer before a financial planner. Yet finance experts say that that is just one costly mistake that divorcing couples simply can’t afford. Here are the top four....

Repurposing items (like, say, wall-hanging file folders) can turn home office clutter into functioning organizers. The space will feel fresh and streamlined, and it may not even cost a penny. Old kitchen tools can serve as organizers for office supplies; old office supplies can double as cleaners. Really, almost anything can have a productive second life. After all, who doesn’t love a multitasker in the office? Courtesy of reader Bailey Mulholland of Appleton, Wisconsin

Transfer dough, seam side down, to the prepared loaf pan, gently encouraging it into the pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap that has been lightly coated with cooking spray. Let rest in a warm place (like the top of the refrigerator) until the dough has risen just over the lip of the pan, about 2 hours. During the final 30 minutes of resting, preheat the oven to 375°F with an oven rack in the lower third....

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Founded on a mission to connect people over the intimacy of a home cooked meal, L.A.-based Our Place delights in making mealtimes fun. Accordingly, the Always Pan currently comes in six vibrant colorways: sage, a dusky pink, gray-blue, charcoal, soft purple, and a berry pink (developed in collaboration with Selena Gomez). To buy: $99 (was 145); fromourplace.com. The Always Pan is lightweight at only 3 pounds, making its versatility even more impressive....

No matter your culinary skill level, this is a question many cooks are confused about. Basically, there is a short and a long answer. The simple solution: When in doubt, keep the oven rack adjusted to the middle position; this works fine for most cooking and baking situations. That said, certain situations benefit from varying the position. This is related to how ovens are engineered and how they source and distribute heat....

But what about the other end of the spectrum: sleeping too much? Is it possible that oversleeping can have negative health impacts too, and is it a sign of something else if you’re getting the recommended seven to nine hours a night and still feeling tired? Here’s what the experts say. On the other hand, if excessive sleeping becomes a habit, that’s where it also becomes a problem. Oversleeping—just like overdoing other things like eating too much sugar orover-exercising—can be harmful, says Michael Grandner, PhD, MTR, CBSM, FAASM, director of the Sleep and Health Research Program at University of Arizona College of Medicine, Tucson, and sleep advisor for Casper....

Papayas are known for their unpleasant smell and their sweet, delicious orange flesh. Their nose-wrinkling scent and vibrant appearance hint at the nutrients that they contain. Papayas have long been used for medicinal purposes to treat a wide range of ailments including menstrual pain and irregularity, ringworm, and even malaria. While the effectiveness of these particular remedial uses haven’t been scientifically proven, there’s no doubt that this fruit has some powerful health benefits....

How I Tested the Service As someone who likes to cook, my pantry and fridge is usually stocked up. I have more seasonings than the average at-home chef, plenty of non-perishable grains and beans, and bins full of fresh produce from local farmers’ markets. With that said, my grocery lists normally consist of meat, seafood, and snacks. Perdue’s online butcher shop is the solution to skipping the grocery store while including premium meats in my diet....