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Classic chocolate chip cookies never go out of style, and this recipe produces the gold standard: crispy edges, chewy centers, and pockets of melted chocolate in every bite. The formula is the one most great recipes share — softened butter creamed with both brown and white sugar for balanced sweetness and chew, two eggs for richness, and a full two teaspoons of vanilla to amplify everything.
Sweet and sour chicken is a classic Chinese-American takeout dish that's surprisingly simple to make at home. Crispy bite-sized pieces of chicken are coated in a glossy ketchup-vinegar sauce alongside colorful bell peppers and juicy pineapple chunks. The sauce comes together in 3 minutes with pantry staples, and the cornstarch coating gives the chicken that satisfying crunch. The trick is frying the chicken in small batches so it actually crisps up.