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Summer potlucks are mostly about friends and family. The burgers could be burnt, the salad soggy, and the white wine lukewarm and you’d still have a good time because you’re with your loved ones. But if you’re secretly hoping to bring the dish that everybody talks about — the one that gets polished off right away — you’re not alone. It’s not a contest, of course, but who says you can’t have your friends and impress them, too?

These 10 recipes will get you started in the right direction. From tomato and mozzarella caprese skewers to a rustic tomato galette to no-bake salted chocolate oat bars, these potluck picks are sure to impress. Bonus: They’re also quick and easy to pull together!

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In the past decade, coconut oil has been touted as the holy grail of healthy cooking. But last week the ingredient was brought down a notch by the American Heart Association’s latest report. According to a recent review of existing data on saturated fat, the Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease advisory found that lower intake of dietary saturated fats — including coconut oil — is associated with a reduced risk of heart disease.

So, is coconut oil actually bad for you? What do other nutritionists say? And what can you do as the consumer? Let’s break it all down.

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Lazy weekend brunches at home are just one of the many joys of summer. It’s the season for brunch spreads with a lighter twist that embrace all the ripe produce that’s piled high at the farmers market. If you’re hosting a brunch this summer, we’ve got you covered with some great seasonal drinks to sip on, plus sweet and savory mains that will win over the whole table. From caprese quiche and strawberry swirly buns, to mini pancake tacos and watermelon mimosas, here are 20 easy-to-pull-off recipes for a fresh and fancy summer brunch.

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From Apartment Therapy → 9 Doable Ways to Use Less Water

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Are you thinking about renovating your kitchen? Do you have a refrigerator that’s way (way) past its expiration date? If you’re just starting your search for a new appliance (or appliances!), you’ll quickly find that there are a lot more factors to consider than you may have anticipated.

Is a top freezer or a bottom freezer better for the way you store your stuff? Is a counter-depth or a built-in fridge worth the extra expense? Should you get a convection oven, or maybe you should go for that vintage range you’ve been eyeing for years? And what about a microwave oven? Do you need one (we say yes!), and should you go for a countertop version or a microwave drawer?

Here are your top-asked questions answered.

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In the South, we love buttermilk for more than just biscuits and cornbread. In fact, it’s one of our favorite ingredients for marinating meat — and it’s not just fried chicken. Good grilled chicken can benefit from a dip in this tangy liquid. Because it has a fair amount of acidity and lots of body, the buttermilk coats the chicken in both fat and flavor and acts as a carrier for lots of garlic and a little paprika.

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My now-husband and I learned we had a lot in common when we first met, from mutual friends to a creepy knowledge of an obscure horror movie to the fact that he actually knew my brother from a random sports-card club they were in together during the eighth grade. One more thing we had in common? Neither of us drank alcohol, or had any plans to.

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If you’re hosing a 4th of July party this weekend, you’re probably in full-on stock-up mode. We’re guessing you’re loading up on patriotic paper goods, buns, and fireworks (local ordinances permitting!). There’s just one more thing you should get: this two-gallon glass beverage dispenser, which is on sale right now on Amazon for less than $23.

Even if you’re not hosting this weekend, you’ll need this beverage dispenser for the rest of the summer. And fall, and winter … you get the point.

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There’s nothing better than a kitchen item that does double duty. The exception to this rule, of course, is a fashionable and inexpensive kitchen item from IKEA. That’s why I’m so excited about IKEA’s newest invention. It’s a thing of beauty that could become a darling of home cooks.

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There is no denying the greatness of a hammock. When presented with the option of a hanging porch swing, an Adirondack chair, a tire swing, or a hammock, a hammock always wins, right?

So why limit your hammock enjoyment to the backyard? Here are three reasons you should put a hammock inside the house — more specifically, in your kitchen.

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