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From slow-cooked soups and weeknight comfort dinners to the perfect banana bread and a crusty loaf of sourdough, Platera collects tested recipes under one roof so you can cook with confidence year-round.
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Refrigerator Pickles (Crunchy Dill, No Canning)
This refrigerator pickles recipe makes crisp, garlicky dill pickles in a simple vinegar brine without any canning.
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Apple Crisp (Oat Topping, Easy Fall Dessert)
This apple crisp recipe is the easy fall dessert standard: spiced apples under an oat and brown sugar streusel that...
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Eggplant Parmesan (Baked, Crispy, Not Soggy)
This baked eggplant parmesan recipe gets a crisp, golden crust without deep frying by salting the eggplant and...
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Cowboy Candy (Candied Jalapeños: Quick or Canned)
This cowboy candy recipe turns sliced jalapeños into sweet, sticky, barely-spicy rings that are addictive on cream...
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Zuppa Toscana Soup (Olive Garden Copycat)
This zuppa toscana recipe is an Olive Garden copycat made with spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, and kale in a...
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Canning Salsa (Safe Water-Bath Recipe for Beginners)
These salsa canning recipes use a tested tomato-to-acid ratio so you can put up shelf-stable jars of homemade salsa...
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Eva
Head Recipe Developer & Food Editor
Eva is the head recipe developer and food editor at Platera. Trained in pastry and restaurant kitchens, she writes clear, practical recipes for home cooks.