Tommy Werner

Keep things laid-back with simple, satisfaction-guaranteed dishes.

Think outside the bottle.

It’s time to stop being a snob about liquid smoke. Here's why it's made, why it's safe to use, and our favorite way to utilize a few drops.

This weekend’s menu features satisfying chickpea pancakes, a spicy noodle salad, and barbecue shrimp made without the barbecue.

After a long weekend of grilling and time in the sun, you might be feeling a little cooked yourself. So stick with fast-cooking, fresh-tasting recipes that will take you to the start of the next weekend.

With this knowledge, you'll grill the burger of your dreams.

You've packed the burgers, blankets, and beers. But there are a few other helpful items you should take with you if you're grilling at a park, beach, or other public space.

It's the Fourth of July, which means it's time for some all-American, grill-friendly cooking. Here's how to make the most out of every meal.

We got the long and short on short-order cooking.

Some herbs in the morning get your day off to the right start.

For a pre-dinner drink that won’t knock you down, think red.

This weekend is all about getting into a relaxed, summer frame of mind. Start with a sophisticated take on a frozen cocktail and move on to poolside short-rib kebabs and a spicy rice noodle chicken salad.

It's time to give this grilling myth a rest.

Bright red mumbo sauce from D.C. is a little sweet, a little spicy, and all kinds of good. Here's how to make it.

This restaurant cooking move is even better in your own backyard.

These weekend recipes are great for sharing with dad and everybody else.

Your blender cocktail doesn't have to include fresh to be, well, fresh.

Great home cooks serve nostalgia. Sometimes, nostalgia comes in a box.