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- Tailgate Food: Our Favorite Game Day RecipesJanuary 17, 2020Umami Girl's definitive collection of tailgate food. Dozens of our favorite game day recipes, tips, and tricks for a fun, easy, crowd-pleasing party.
- The Simplest, Best Roast Chicken RecipeJanuary 14, 2020There are all kinds of crazy ways to roast a chicken. But sometimes you just want the best, simplest roast chicken recipe in the world. Here it is.
- Our Financial Independence Journey: The Third Book of JanuaryJanuary 9, 2020Two decades ago, The Millionaire Next Door taught us a surprising lesson about the building of wealth — and of a life well-lived. Here's the secret to both.
- Our Financial Independence Journey: The Third Book of JanuaryJanuary 9, 2020Two decades ago, The Millionaire Next Door taught us a surprising lesson about the building of wealth — and of a life well-lived. Here's the secret to both.
- Our Financial Independence Journey: The Second Book of JanuaryJanuary 6, 2020Robert Kyosaki's Rich Dad Poor Dad is pure financial independence wisdom at a fourth-grade reading level. Here's why we return to it every January.
- Our Financial Independence Journey: The First Book of JanuaryJanuary 4, 2020From Babylon to Buffett and beyond: The five best financial independence books we read every January to kick off the year on the right foot.
- Project January: How We’re Rolling into 2020January 3, 2020From green juice and half marathons, to integrating rage with joy, to doubling down on small business growth, here's what 2020 holds for me. What about you?
- The Simplest, Best Roast Chicken RecipeJanuary 14, 2020There are all kinds of crazy ways to roast a chicken. But sometimes you just want the best, simplest roast chicken recipe in the world. Here it is.
- New Year’s Day Brunch: Easy Make-ahead MenuDecember 29, 2019A simple game plan for hosting a fabulous (and delightfully low-key) New Year's Day brunch. Four make-ahead recipes and a few easy tips are all you need!
- New Year’s Eve Menu for an Easy Cocktail PartyDecember 27, 2019Here's a simple New Year's Eve menu and game plan for a great cocktail party. It's got our favorite tried-and-true recipes and entertaining tips and tricks.
- How to Whip Cream: From Soft Peaks to Firm PeaksDecember 22, 2019What the heck are firm peaks, anyway? Learn how to whip cream to soft peaks, medium peaks, and firm peaks with our step-by-step tutorial and video.
- Gingerbread Trifle: A Favorite Holiday DessertDecember 9, 2019This magnificent gingerbread trifle will feed — and wow — a crowd. It makes a festive holiday dessert that bursts with the flavors of the season.
- Instant Pot Turkey Bone Broth (Rich Turkey Stock)December 6, 2019Instant Pot turkey bone broth made from leftovers is full of collagen and nutrients. Ideal for soups or for sipping. Works with chicken bones too!
- Fruit Platter 101: How to Make an Epic Fruit TrayDecember 2, 2019A big, beautiful fruit platter is an easy way to amp up your party game. Here's how to create an epic fruit tray in just a few minutes.
- An Easy Tortellini Recipe with SpinachOctober 29, 2019Cheese tortellini, navy beans, baby spinach, grape tomatoes, and green olives come together with a few aromatics to make a fast, crowd-pleasing weeknight dinner. Don't miss this one.
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