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Ryan Shepard

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Culinary Technique

Cold Dinner Strategies for Hot Nights

When it’s too hot to cook, these cold dinner strategies will help you stay cool, satisfied, and out of the kitchen. From make-ahead meals to no-cook options, dinner just got easier.
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Culinary Technique

What’s In Season Now (And What You Should Be Cooking With It)

Wondering what fruits and veggies are in season right now? Here’s your late-summer produce guide—plus easy ideas for what to cook with them.
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Culinary Technique

5 Controversial Kitchen Takes from a Trained Chef Who’s Seen It All

5 spicy, controversial kitchen takes from a professionally trained chef—including why you don’t need expensive wine for cooking, the truth about 30-minute meals, and why seasoning is your best friend.
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Culinary Technique

How to Actually Meal Prep Like a Pro (From Someone Who Cooks for a Living and Still Has Nights Where It's Popcorn for Dinner)

Tired of meal prep advice that doesn't work for real life? Learn how to actually meal prep like a pro with practical, chef-approved tips to save time, reduce stress, and make dinner easier all week.
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Culinary Technique

5 Things I Learned in Culinary School That Will Instantly Make You a Better Home Cook

Want to cook like a pro at home? Here are five essential lessons from culinary school (plus a bonus!) that will instantly improve your cooking, from prep tips to saving kitchen mistakes.
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Life

Where Are the Black Moms Like Me?

Why are thriving, partnered, successful Black moms so often left out of media narratives—despite being everywhere in real life.
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Recipes

Thai Coconut Curry Cod

Easy Thai Coconut Curry Cod with coconut milk, curry paste, and lime. Big flavor, minimal effort. Ready in under 30 minutes with endless protein swaps.
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Life

A Mental Health Update

After years on antidepressants, I began microdosing psilocybin in 2024—with the support of my care team. Here’s how it’s helped my mental health, as a Black woman navigating healing.

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