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Expert Advice
How to Cook Asparagus
Headed to the grill? The oven? The stovetop? Take our favorite methods for cooking asparagus with you.

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Summer’s Best Brownies Are Baked on the Grill
Yes—grilled brownies are delicious, and a great addition to your next barbecue. Learn how to bake brownies on the grill.

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How American Fell for Chicken-Washing
Should you wash chicken before cooking? Julia Child said yes, but today’s experts say no.

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Lane Cake Is a Boozy, Coconut-Filled Southern Classic
Take your time baking Cheryl Day’s Lane cake for a true taste of Alabama.

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How to Make a Better Tofu Scramble
A vegan cookbook author tells us how to make tofu scramble so it’s better-tasting, every time. Learn five essential tips for better tofu scramble.

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How to Make the Juiciest, Most Flavorful Tsukune at Home
A few chef tricks for the very best, juiciest Japanese grilled chicken meatballs. Learn how to make tsukune on your grill at home.

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The Optimal Chicken Temperature for Every Part of the Bird
It’s not as simple as 160°F and done.

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How to Set Up Your Charcoal Grill for Optimal Cooking Every Time
Direct heat? Indirect? A two-zone, three-zone, or direct fire? No matter your desired grilling situation, this illustrated guide will explain everything.

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Should You Refrigerate Your Hot Sauce?
Experts weigh in on the best way to store hot sauce. TLDR: Yes, you should refrigerate hot sauce. Here are all the reasons why.

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Mutabbal Anything: How to Make a Creamy, Garlicky Dip From Any Vegetable
The dish you might know as baba ghanoush is actually a flexible formula for flavorful dip. Chef Reem Assil shares tips on how to mutabbal whatever vegetables you've got around.

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This 3-Minute Molten Double Chocolate Mug Cake Is Actually Good
This quick and easy chocolate mug cake is the best thing to ever come out of your microwave, we promise.

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This Easy 3-Ingredient Drink Is the Drink of Summer
Natasha David’s low-ABV pitcher cocktail is just the thing to sip when it's hot out. Learn how to make the easy pitcher drink for summer.


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How to Grill Salmon Without Making a Mess
This quick and fuss-free foil-packet method for grilling salmon will free you from your grilling fears.

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Win the Weeknight Salad Game With an Unlikely Ingredient (Psst... It’s Chicken Nuggets)
We're serious about having some fun with your dinner.

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Celebrate Eid With Ma'amoul Med, a Cookie Bar Filled With Dates
How to make Reem Assil's version of the classic date-filled cookie.

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Why Your Slow Cooker Is the Key to a Stress-Free Dinner Party
Marinate this pork roast a day or two in advance, throw the whole thing in your trusty slow cooker, and dinner is a hands-off affair.

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The Secret to Crispier Fish? A Slice of Brioche
Though it’s a move perfected by chefs in fancy restaurants, this crispy salmon technique is easy and fun enough to pull off at home—even on a weeknight.

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The Secret to Stir-Frying On a Wimpy Electric Stove
Stir-frying on an electric stove can be done well—but it takes a little patience.

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This Easy, Silky Soup Comes Together With a Few Pantry Staples
You probably already have everything you need to make this comforting chickpea, yogurt, and orzo soup.