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Calculated Shard: 150 (from laksa156)

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa150.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thekitchn.com/apple-browning-technique-no-lemon-22947836\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://www.thekitchn.com/apple-browning-technique-no-lemon-22947836\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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{"found_url":"https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/apple-browning-technique-no-lemon-22947836","crawl_time":1775658458,"first_indexed_time":1570641077,"http_code":200,"src_unparsed":"com,thekitchn!www,\/apple-browning-technique-no-lemon-22947836 s443","src_root_hash":"1151582128824893550","history_drop_reason":null,"meta_title":"Here's How to Keep Apples from Browning Without Lemon Juice | The Kitchn","meta_descriptions":["Here's a trick that food stylists use, which is perfect for lunchtime meal prep. It keeps apples from browning and doesn't impart a lemony flavor."],"attrs_boilerpipe_text":"Skills\nLunch\nupdated\nSep 2, 2020\nWhenever you see the heart icon, just tap it to save the story you’re reading to your account!\nPage URL\nWe\nindependently\nselect these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.\nAs a father of two girls — one of whom now brings her lunch to school each day, and one who will be leaving the haven of her daycare’s lunch program all too soon — my weekend meal prep sessions are increasingly centered around my kids’ lunches as much as my own.\nAnd a big part of prepping a kid’s lunch is, of course,\nhealthy snacks\n. While I may be happy with crunchy grain salads, roasted leftover veggies, or plain hard-boiled eggs, I need to make sure my third-grader has something fun to eat in her lunch box, or I’m liable to be tossing it into the trash at the end of the day.\nI keep a long list of foods that work, but right now (especially as they’re in season) one of the most surefire snacks I have up my sleeve is a small box of sliced apples and a little container of\nalmond butter fruit dip\n. If I put that in her lunch box, the container is likely to come back licked clean.\nThe only problem: I’d like to slice up a bevy of apples at the beginning of the week, but they turn too brown. Now, you may think: Just use lemon juice. That works okay — although not great. And my daughter doesn’t always like the way the apples taste. “Too sour,” she’ll tell me, making a face.\nBut the other day I was digging through our archives and I stumbled across an anti-apple-browning technique relayed from a food stylist. It keeps apples looking fresh for days, and leaves them no more tart than they were before: a salt water brine.\nCredit: Christopher Michel\/Kitchn\nA Salt Water Brine Keeps Apples Unbrowned for Days\nThe instructions for this method couldn’t be simpler: Mix 1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt into 1 cup of water and stir until it’s clear. Then simply soak apple slices in the brine for 10 minutes, shake them dry, and put them in airtight containers in the fridge. T\nhe apples will look like the moment they were cut, even four or five days later.\nNow, the article\ndoes\nnote that there will be “a slightly salty flavor” that can “enhance the taste, like salt on watermelon.” I did notice a hint of salt when I ate one straight. But I packed my daughter’s lunch with them, and both the apples and dip were gone when she got home. “How were the apples?” I casually asked.\n“They were great! Really tasty,” she replied. That’s all I needed to know.\nAt Kitchn, our editors develop and debut brand-new recipes on the site every single week. But at home, we also have our own tried-and-true dishes that we make over and over again — because quite simply? We love them. And we decided to start sharing some of our absolute favorites with you. Here’s a peek into what we’re cooking and eating in our own kitchens.\nFiled in:\nMore to Love from The Kitchn\nThe Only Way to Store Blueberries\nThe best way to store blueberries takes just a couple of steps and will make sure your produce stays fresh for weeks!\nAnn Taylor Pittman\nJun 28, 2023\nWe Tried 8 Methods for Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Found a Fuss-Free Winner\nWhen I took my twin boys to their 4-year checkup, their pediatrician asked about their eating habits. I explained that they were good eaters and loved vegetables, and he teased, “Let me see, I’ll bet you just love Brussels sprouts!” The boys didn’t understand that this was a joke. Instead, they replied, in unison, “We love them!” Then one of the boys specified, “Especially roasted!” That last part about the cooking method was hard-learned.\nAnn Taylor Pittman\nFeb 15, 2026","attrs_markdown":"![PxPixel](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/jAYekY18\/xhr\/api\/v1\/collector\/noScript.gif?appId=PXjAYekY18)\n\n[The logomark and logotype for the Kitchn brand.](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/)\n\n[Newsletter](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/email)\n\n[Join for free](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/join)[Sign In](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/sign-in)\n\n- [Dinner Tonight](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/collection\/dinner)\n  [See all Dinner](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/collection\/dinner)\n  \n  Editor Faves\n  \n  - [Our Most Popular Dinner Recipes](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/most-popular-dinner-recipes-23749145)\n  - [Best Chicken Recipes](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/collection\/chicken)\n  - [20-Minute Pastas](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/collection\/pasta-noodles\/20-minute-recipes)\n  - 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All prices were accurate at the time of publishing.\n\n![Post Image](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_center,w_730,h_913\/k%2FEdit%2Fyogurt_apple_dip)\n\nCredit: [Happy Healthy Mama](http:\/\/www.happyhealthymama.com\/)\n\nAs a father of two girls — one of whom now brings her lunch to school each day, and one who will be leaving the haven of her daycare’s lunch program all too soon — my weekend meal prep sessions are increasingly centered around my kids’ lunches as much as my own.\n\nAnd a big part of prepping a kid’s lunch is, of course, [healthy snacks](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/healthy-snacks-23059515). While I may be happy with crunchy grain salads, roasted leftover veggies, or plain hard-boiled eggs, I need to make sure my third-grader has something fun to eat in her lunch box, or I’m liable to be tossing it into the trash at the end of the day.\n\nI keep a long list of foods that work, but right now (especially as they’re in season) one of the most surefire snacks I have up my sleeve is a small box of sliced apples and a little container of [almond butter fruit dip](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/recipe-3-ingredient-peanut-butter-fruit-dip-247307). If I put that in her lunch box, the container is likely to come back licked clean.\n\nThe only problem: I’d like to slice up a bevy of apples at the beginning of the week, but they turn too brown. Now, you may think: Just use lemon juice. That works okay — although not great. And my daughter doesn’t always like the way the apples taste. “Too sour,” she’ll tell me, making a face.\n\nBut the other day I was digging through our archives and I stumbled across an anti-apple-browning technique relayed from a food stylist. It keeps apples looking fresh for days, and leaves them no more tart than they were before: a salt water brine.\n\n![Sliced apples in a blue container on a wooden cutting board with two apple slices beside it.](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_487\/ApplesStored)\n\n![Sliced apples in a blue container on a wooden cutting board with two apple slices beside it.](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730\/ApplesStored)\n\nCredit: Christopher Michel\/Kitchn\n## A Salt Water Brine Keeps Apples Unbrowned for Days\nThe instructions for this method couldn’t be simpler: Mix 1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt into 1 cup of water and stir until it’s clear. Then simply soak apple slices in the brine for 10 minutes, shake them dry, and put them in airtight containers in the fridge. T**he apples will look like the moment they were cut, even four or five days later.**\n\nNow, the article *does* note that there will be “a slightly salty flavor” that can “enhance the taste, like salt on watermelon.” I did notice a hint of salt when I ate one straight. But I packed my daughter’s lunch with them, and both the apples and dip were gone when she got home. “How were the apples?” I casually asked.\n\n“They were great! Really tasty,” she replied. That’s all I needed to know.\n\n**Read the original tip:** [This Pro Trick Keeps Apples from Browning](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/keep-sliced-apples-from-browning-260265)\n\n*At Kitchn, our editors develop and debut brand-new recipes on the site every single week. But at home, we also have our own tried-and-true dishes that we make over and over again — because quite simply? We love them. And we decided to start sharing some of our absolute favorites with you. Here’s a peek into what we’re cooking and eating in our own kitchens.*\n\nRead the comments\n\nFiled in:\n\n[Skills](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/skills)\n\n[apples](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/collection\/apples)\n\n[family](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/collection\/family)\n\n[lunch](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/collection\/lunch)\n\n[meal prep](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/collection\/meal-prep)\n\n## More to Love from The Kitchn\n![Sunnyside up egg that's been fried with garlic cloves](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80\/k%2FEdit%2F2023-04-tiktok-hack-garlic-fried-egg%2Fgarlic-fried-egg)\n\n[This TikTok Trick for Frying Eggs Is an Easy Way to Upgrade Your Breakfast](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/tik-tok-garlic-fried-egg-23522817)\n\nYou’re just 6 minutes away from egg perfection.\n\nLaura Manzano\n\nApr 21, 2023\n\n![overhead shot of potato chips in a beige 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I explained that they were good eaters and loved vegetables, and he teased, “Let me see, I’ll bet you just love Brussels sprouts!” The boys didn’t understand that this was a joke. 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While I may be happy with crunchy grain salads, roasted leftover veggies, or plain hard-boiled eggs, I need to make sure my third-grader has something fun to eat in her lunch box, or I’m liable to be tossing it into the trash at the end of the day.\n\nI keep a long list of foods that work, but right now (especially as they’re in season) one of the most surefire snacks I have up my sleeve is a small box of sliced apples and a little container of [almond butter fruit dip](https:\/\/www.thekitchn.com\/recipe-3-ingredient-peanut-butter-fruit-dip-247307). If I put that in her lunch box, the container is likely to come back licked clean.\n\nThe only problem: I’d like to slice up a bevy of apples at the beginning of the week, but they turn too brown. Now, you may think: Just use lemon juice. That works okay — although not great. And my daughter doesn’t always like the way the apples taste. “Too sour,” she’ll tell me, making a face.\n\nBut the other day I was digging through our archives and I stumbled across an anti-apple-browning technique relayed from a food stylist. It keeps apples looking fresh for days, and leaves them no more tart than they were before: a salt water brine.\n\n![Sliced apples in a blue container on a wooden cutting board with two apple slices beside it.](https:\/\/cdn.apartmenttherapy.info\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_487\/ApplesStored)\n\nCredit: Christopher Michel\/Kitchn\n\nA Salt Water Brine Keeps Apples Unbrowned for Days\n\nThe instructions for this method couldn’t be simpler: Mix 1\/2 teaspoon kosher salt into 1 cup of water and stir until it’s clear. Then simply soak apple slices in the brine for 10 minutes, shake them dry, and put them in airtight containers in the fridge. T**he apples will look like the moment they were cut, even four or five days later.**\n\nNow, the article *does* note that there will be “a slightly salty flavor” that can “enhance the taste, like salt on watermelon.” I did notice a hint of salt when I ate one straight. But I packed my daughter’s lunch with them, and both the apples and dip were gone when she got home. “How were the apples?” I casually asked.\n\n“They were great! Really tasty,” she replied. That’s all I needed to know.\n\n*At Kitchn, our editors develop and debut brand-new recipes on the site every single week. But at home, we also have our own tried-and-true dishes that we make over and over again — because quite simply? We love them. And we decided to start sharing some of our absolute favorites with you. 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I explained that they were good eaters and loved vegetables, and he teased, “Let me see, I’ll bet you just love Brussels sprouts!” The boys didn’t understand that this was a joke. 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All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. ![Post Image](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fill,g_center,w_730,h_913/k%2FEdit%2Fyogurt_apple_dip) Credit: [Happy Healthy Mama](http://www.happyhealthymama.com/) As a father of two girls — one of whom now brings her lunch to school each day, and one who will be leaving the haven of her daycare’s lunch program all too soon — my weekend meal prep sessions are increasingly centered around my kids’ lunches as much as my own. And a big part of prepping a kid’s lunch is, of course, [healthy snacks](https://www.thekitchn.com/healthy-snacks-23059515). While I may be happy with crunchy grain salads, roasted leftover veggies, or plain hard-boiled eggs, I need to make sure my third-grader has something fun to eat in her lunch box, or I’m liable to be tossing it into the trash at the end of the day. I keep a long list of foods that work, but right now (especially as they’re in season) one of the most surefire snacks I have up my sleeve is a small box of sliced apples and a little container of [almond butter fruit dip](https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-3-ingredient-peanut-butter-fruit-dip-247307). If I put that in her lunch box, the container is likely to come back licked clean. The only problem: I’d like to slice up a bevy of apples at the beginning of the week, but they turn too brown. Now, you may think: Just use lemon juice. That works okay — although not great. And my daughter doesn’t always like the way the apples taste. “Too sour,” she’ll tell me, making a face. But the other day I was digging through our archives and I stumbled across an anti-apple-browning technique relayed from a food stylist. It keeps apples looking fresh for days, and leaves them no more tart than they were before: a salt water brine. ![Sliced apples in a blue container on a wooden cutting board with two apple slices beside it.](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_487/ApplesStored) ![Sliced apples in a blue container on a wooden cutting board with two apple slices beside it.](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,w_730/ApplesStored) Credit: Christopher Michel/Kitchn ## A Salt Water Brine Keeps Apples Unbrowned for Days The instructions for this method couldn’t be simpler: Mix 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt into 1 cup of water and stir until it’s clear. Then simply soak apple slices in the brine for 10 minutes, shake them dry, and put them in airtight containers in the fridge. The apples will look like the moment they were cut, even four or five days later. Now, the article does note that there will be “a slightly salty flavor” that can “enhance the taste, like salt on watermelon.” I did notice a hint of salt when I ate one straight. But I packed my daughter’s lunch with them, and both the apples and dip were gone when she got home. “How were the apples?” I casually asked. “They were great! Really tasty,” she replied. That’s all I needed to know. Read the original tip: [This Pro Trick Keeps Apples from Browning](https://www.thekitchn.com/keep-sliced-apples-from-browning-260265) At Kitchn, our editors develop and debut brand-new recipes on the site every single week. But at home, we also have our own tried-and-true dishes that we make over and over again — because quite simply? We love them. And we decided to start sharing some of our absolute favorites with you. Here’s a peek into what we’re cooking and eating in our own kitchens. Read the comments Filed in: [Skills](https://www.thekitchn.com/skills) [apples](https://www.thekitchn.com/collection/apples) [family](https://www.thekitchn.com/collection/family) [lunch](https://www.thekitchn.com/collection/lunch) [meal prep](https://www.thekitchn.com/collection/meal-prep) ## More to Love from The Kitchn ![Sunnyside up egg that's been fried with garlic cloves](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/k%2FEdit%2F2023-04-tiktok-hack-garlic-fried-egg%2Fgarlic-fried-egg) [This TikTok Trick for Frying Eggs Is an Easy Way to Upgrade Your Breakfast](https://www.thekitchn.com/tik-tok-garlic-fried-egg-23522817) You’re just 6 minutes away from egg perfection. 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Ann Taylor Pittman Sep 27, 2024 ![](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/k%2FDesign%2F2022-04%2FTypes%20of%20Lettuce%2FLettuce-Types-Lead) [14 Types of Lettuce and the Best Way to Use Them](https://www.thekitchn.com/types-of-lettuce-explainer-23312912) Get yourself the right greens for the job. Casey Barber Jul 24, 2025 ![Sliced grilled steak on a wooden cutting board with visible juices.](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/k%2FEdit%2F2021-05-Sugar-Steak%2Fsugar_steak_sliced) [For the Best Grilled Steak of Your Life, Add a Little Sugar](https://www.thekitchn.com/sugar-steak-review-23180953) You'll love the flavor and char that sugar adds to your steak. 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Meleyna Nomura Jul 11, 2025 ![Labeled photo of piles of brussels sprouts cooked in 8 different ways](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/k%2FDesign%2F2026%2F02-2026%2FK-Brussels-Sprouts-Showdown-Lead) [We Tried 8 Methods for Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Found a Fuss-Free Winner](https://www.thekitchn.com/best-method-for-crispy-brussels-sprouts-23490733) When I took my twin boys to their 4-year checkup, their pediatrician asked about their eating habits. I explained that they were good eaters and loved vegetables, and he teased, “Let me see, I’ll bet you just love Brussels sprouts!” The boys didn’t understand that this was a joke. Instead, they replied, in unison, “We love them!” Then one of the boys specified, “Especially roasted!” That last part about the cooking method was hard-learned. Ann Taylor Pittman Feb 15, 2026 ![A bowl of classic German Potato Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/k%2FPhoto%2FRecipes%2F2019-06-recipe-german-potato-salad%2FClassic-German-Potato-Salad_003) [Bobby Flay's Simple Trick for Superior Potato Salad](https://www.thekitchn.com/simple-trick-for-potato-salad-23185838) Amp up the flavor\! Naomi Tomky May 27, 2022 ![](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/k%2FGiada_tip) [The Ingenious Tip I Missed in Giada’s Everyday Italian Cookbook](https://www.thekitchn.com/the-genius-tip-i-missed-in-giadas-everyday-italian-23325488) It's been a low-key game-changer in my house. 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And a big part of prepping a kid’s lunch is, of course, [healthy snacks](https://www.thekitchn.com/healthy-snacks-23059515). While I may be happy with crunchy grain salads, roasted leftover veggies, or plain hard-boiled eggs, I need to make sure my third-grader has something fun to eat in her lunch box, or I’m liable to be tossing it into the trash at the end of the day. I keep a long list of foods that work, but right now (especially as they’re in season) one of the most surefire snacks I have up my sleeve is a small box of sliced apples and a little container of [almond butter fruit dip](https://www.thekitchn.com/recipe-3-ingredient-peanut-butter-fruit-dip-247307). If I put that in her lunch box, the container is likely to come back licked clean. The only problem: I’d like to slice up a bevy of apples at the beginning of the week, but they turn too brown. Now, you may think: Just use lemon juice. That works okay — although not great. And my daughter doesn’t always like the way the apples taste. “Too sour,” she’ll tell me, making a face. But the other day I was digging through our archives and I stumbled across an anti-apple-browning technique relayed from a food stylist. It keeps apples looking fresh for days, and leaves them no more tart than they were before: a salt water brine. ![Sliced apples in a blue container on a wooden cutting board with two apple slices beside it.](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:eco,c_fit,w_730,h_487/ApplesStored) Credit: Christopher Michel/Kitchn A Salt Water Brine Keeps Apples Unbrowned for Days The instructions for this method couldn’t be simpler: Mix 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt into 1 cup of water and stir until it’s clear. Then simply soak apple slices in the brine for 10 minutes, shake them dry, and put them in airtight containers in the fridge. The apples will look like the moment they were cut, even four or five days later. Now, the article does note that there will be “a slightly salty flavor” that can “enhance the taste, like salt on watermelon.” I did notice a hint of salt when I ate one straight. But I packed my daughter’s lunch with them, and both the apples and dip were gone when she got home. “How were the apples?” I casually asked. “They were great! Really tasty,” she replied. That’s all I needed to know. At Kitchn, our editors develop and debut brand-new recipes on the site every single week. But at home, we also have our own tried-and-true dishes that we make over and over again — because quite simply? We love them. And we decided to start sharing some of our absolute favorites with you. Here’s a peek into what we’re cooking and eating in our own kitchens. Filed in: ## More to Love from The Kitchn ![Sunnyside up egg that's been fried with garlic cloves](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/k%2FEdit%2F2023-04-tiktok-hack-garlic-fried-egg%2Fgarlic-fried-egg) ![Tortillas filled with shredded and sliced cheese in a toaster, next to a blue plate and speckled dish.](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/social%2Fkitchn%2Ffacebook%2Ftoasterdilla_social_image) ![Various methods for storing blueberries, including vinegar baths, clamshells, and paper towel-lined containers.](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/k%2FDesign%2F2023-06%2Fstoring-blueberries-showdown%2Fstore-blueberries-showdown-fb) [The Only Way to Store Blueberries](https://www.thekitchn.com/the-best-way-to-store-blueberries-23546535) The best way to store blueberries takes just a couple of steps and will make sure your produce stays fresh for weeks\! Ann Taylor Pittman Jun 28, 2023 ![](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/tk%2Fedit%2Fskills%2F2025%2F2025-07%2Fbeach-hot-dog%2Fbeach-hot-dog-2_1a0d64-crop) ![Labeled photo of piles of brussels sprouts cooked in 8 different ways](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/k%2FDesign%2F2026%2F02-2026%2FK-Brussels-Sprouts-Showdown-Lead) [We Tried 8 Methods for Crispy Brussels Sprouts and Found a Fuss-Free Winner](https://www.thekitchn.com/best-method-for-crispy-brussels-sprouts-23490733) When I took my twin boys to their 4-year checkup, their pediatrician asked about their eating habits. I explained that they were good eaters and loved vegetables, and he teased, “Let me see, I’ll bet you just love Brussels sprouts!” The boys didn’t understand that this was a joke. Instead, they replied, in unison, “We love them!” Then one of the boys specified, “Especially roasted!” That last part about the cooking method was hard-learned. Ann Taylor Pittman Feb 15, 2026 ![A bowl of classic German Potato Salad with Warm Bacon Dressing](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/k%2FPhoto%2FRecipes%2F2019-06-recipe-german-potato-salad%2FClassic-German-Potato-Salad_003) ![Graphic showing 10 different ways to make crispy tofu.](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/k%2FPhoto%2FSeries%2F2022-09-skills-showdown-crispy-tofu%2Fcrispy-tofu-showdown-32) ![](https://cdn.apartmenttherapy.info/image/upload/f_auto,q_auto:low,c_fill,g_auto,w_120,h_80/k%2Farchive%2F884801d66c72b813fceaa76c3d368f2bd97db69b)
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