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The Obvious Trick to Knowing When Your Steak Is Done
There's an obvious trick to determining when that steak on the grill is perfect. The only problem? People have been telling you not to do this for years.

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5 Surprising Ways to Top Your Pancakes
If maple syrup isn't an option (or, heck, even if it is), turn to these alternative pancake toppers made from fruit, jam, and chocolate.

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Purslane, Explained.
So you convinced yourself to buy a delicious weed (good choice!)—now how do you cook it?

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4 Cool, Refreshing Soups for Summer
Because there's no better time to eat soup than the summer. Honest!

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The Best $15 You Can Spend on Summer Grilling
Starting a charcoal grill doesn't have to be a pain.

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Make Cold Brew in Your French Press
Skip the line and make time for this coffee trick at home.



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Get the Most Flavor Out of Your Spices
Frying spices is the fastest, richest way to build flavor.

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How to Slash a Hot Dog to Make it Extra Crispy
When a crispy dog is more important than a juicy dog, break out a sharp knife and give that dog a cut.

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Are Skillets Better at Stir-Frying Than Woks?
Everything a wok can do a skillet can do better—right? Our writer stir-fried a lot of chicken to find out.

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How to Master Cooking With a Wok
Masterful wok tips from the master herself: The great Grace Young.

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5 Things to Do This Weekend to Make Cooking Easier Next Week
Your future self will thank you.

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The New Cookbooks You Need This July
Tons (and tons) of cookbooks come out every year. Don't get overwhelmed! These are the books I'm excited about this month—you should be, too.

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The Easiest Way to Cook Real Thai Food at Home
The master of authentic Thai food didn't mean to teach me these easy flavor tricks. But he did anyway.

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How to Turn Salad into Soup
Yes, Virginia, there's something different you can do with that lettuce.


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The Spice Every Summer Fruit Needs
If you want to take summer fruit to the next level, you need to grab a grinder.