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Freezing food is a great way to have meals on the go or avoid last-minute trips to the grocery store. It also helps us not to waste food and is, in a sense, an extension of our pantry.

But we’ve all been there: We rifled through our freezer and pulled out a few things to thaw in the fridge and promptly forgot about them. Can you put it back in the freezer? Here are five things you should avoid giving a refreeze, and why refreezing in general is a big no-no.

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“Chicken cord on blue”

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Have you figured out your Halloween costume yet? You only have one more day to nail it down. If you’re not one to spend a lot of money on a costume or simply don’t have time to peruse you local Halloween store, these fun food-lover Halloween costumes are for you. The best part? They are all DIY!

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While there’s no shortage of Halloween recipes floating around these days, in order to make the cut in my household, I aim for delicious first and cute second.

These pumpkin sandwich cookies hit all the delicious marks — they’re made with both real pumpkin and pumpkin spice, they’re perfectly soft, and they sandwich quite nicely with chocolate frosting. And could they be any cuter? Cutting out jack-o’-lantern faces makes these bake-sale-adorable, for sure. Here’s how you can make a batch for yourself.

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Spicy Sausage & Mixed Vegetable Skillet Pasta

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A full freezer is only useful if it’s stocked with foods that can help you put dinner on the table quickly on a busy weeknight — unfortunately, ice cream doesn’t fit the bill. Over the years, I’ve learned through trial and error what to always keep in my freezer so that I can, with the help of a few pantry and fridge staples, throw a variety of dishes together quickly with little effort. Here’s a list of my top 10!

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While carving pumpkins for Halloween is a fun activity, it’s a bit sad to see the hollowed-out pumpkin just sitting there and not doing anything. It’s a lot tastier to stuff the pumpkin, throw it into the oven, and let it bake into something delicious while it conveniently acts as its own attractive serving dish.

From a cheesy dip to soup to crème brûlée, here are 10 tasty dishes that you can bake inside big or little pumpkins!

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Roasting and baking are both common cooking methods. Perhaps you’ve baked chicken breasts, roasted a whole chicken or a mix of root vegetables, or at the very least enjoyed a slice of baked cake. But do you know the difference between them?

These terms are used interchangeably quite often, but what really sets them apart? Are roasting and baking actually the same thing?

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If you watch food competition shows, you’ll probably see a competitor or chef expertly running their knives over that steel tool pictured above. In fact, you might even own one of those steels if you have a big knife set or knife block.

So do you know what that tool is? It sharpens knives, right? But here’s where you’re wrong: That tool, no matter what it is labeled, is decidedly not a sharpening steel.

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Carrot halwa, also known as gajar ka halwa, is an unusual Indian dessert. It’s made with grated carrots, whole milk, dried fruit, and nuts, and it has a delicious light fudgey texture. Traditionally served at Indian festivals and in temples, this classic dessert is a favorite in Indian households during Diwali, the festival of lights, which is this week!

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Miso Soup with Rice & Poached Egg

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Soup season has officially started. The chill outside brings sweaters and soup pots to the fore, and there is arguably nothing more comforting than a big vat of soup simmering on the stove. Simple or complicated, creamy or spicy, you just can’t go wrong with soup for autumn.

Here are 15 essential soups you should be making right now, from miso soup, to Italian wedding soup, and creamy curried cauliflower soup. You better believe you’re going to put your Dutch oven to good use this season.

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