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A big pot of chili would be nothing without chili powder. The spice blend is an all-in-one source of flavor, bringing the heat of chiles along with the aromatics of ingredients like garlic and cumin. Since it’s a blend of spices, however, no two are created equally and they all contain various quantities of this and that.

We scoured Amazon to see what kind of chili powder game they bring — as always, they bring a strong one. Here are five unique blends that are worth trying in your next pot of chili.

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While pizza night is a weekly staple in my house, it’s never just pizza. I grew up with the mentality that dinner isn’t dinner unless there’s a vegetable on my plate and I’ve never been able to shake that. That’s hardly a problem in my opinion, as incorporating a salad or side of veggies with our favorite pies keeps the meal well-balanced and, I’d argue, even more delicious, since there’s more to dig into.

Here are my five favorite healthy sides to serve with pizza.

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Etsy, our go-to for one-of-a-kind crafts from artisans all over the globe, is not typically on our radar for sales. But this week, the online marketplace changed that. While sellers always have the option to list items at sale prices, Etsy just launched the first-ever site-wide sale.

Running now through March 29, the World of Etsy Sales Event features products and sellers in every category. Curated by themes like “wildlife kingdom” and “maker’s village,” there are a number of ways to shop, like by discount, price, and free shipping.

Because you can’t search the sales by type of product, we’ve done the hard work and curated some of our favorite kitchen and dining items from the event, starting at just $4.

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When it comes to making a really good pot of chili, there’s a ton of versatility and flexibility in the ingredients you use. There is, however, one ingredient that is an absolute must no matter what kind of chili you’re cooking up: chili powder.

Chili powder is the spice blend made with ground dried chiles, cumin, oregano, and a touch of garlic powder that gives a pot of chili its signature spiced, smoky aroma. But buying a jar of this basic ingredient can prove tricky because not all chili powders are created equal.

These three helpful tips will steer you in the right direction to help you buy the best jar of chili powder for your chili.

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It feels like money in the bank when you’ve got this herb salt in your freezer. It’s a great way to put stray herbs to use — adapt the quantities of each to whatever’s available in your fridge or garden — and you can use it to deliver fresh herb flavor to everything from salad to roasted vegetables to meat.

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What’s the sign of a great cookbook in 2018? You don’t know what shelf to put it on.

Does Shaya by James Beard award-winning chef Alon Shaya go next to the Israeli cookbooks? Or next to Marcella Hazan, since Shaya also owns two Italian restaurants, Domenica and Pizza Domenica? Or should we slide it next to Brock? Shaya’s empire is in New Orleans, after all, and there’s a hard-to-resist recipe for red beans and rice on page 197.

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So you have pizza night on the regular and now you need bottle of wine to go with that meat-lover’s number. Over the years I’ve found a number of tried-and-trusted wine styles that have stood the test of time as perfect pizza partners. Here are seven to know!

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Welcome to your new favorite way to eat potatoes. Nothing soaks up chicken fat the way potatoes do; they crisp up all golden on the bottom like latkes or French fries but have rich, creamy centers like mashed potatoes.

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Homemade pizza takes just a few quality ingredients: dough, sauce, cheese, and perhaps some toppings, if that’s your thing. That’s to say that there isn’t much that stands between you and the pizza of your dreams.

You deserve a great pizza, so be sure you’re doing it right and steering clear of these common mishaps.

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This kitchen makeover was renovation-free and budget-friendly. Wendy took her kitchen from standard issue to a colorful, customized tile wonderland in 30 hours. Keep reading to check it out!

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