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    The Surprising Reason You Don’t Want to Have Steak With Grill Marks

    For years, cross-hatch grill marks have long been considered a signal of a perfect steak...until now.


    What Is Lychee? Here’s How to Pick and Prep It

    The perfect blend of sweet and tart, lychee is the tropical summer fruit you need to try. Here are our...


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    How to Shape Dinner Rolls: 14 Different Ways

    Want to liven up your bread basket? Learn how to shape dinner rolls in new and creative ways.


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    How to Grill Ribs That Are as Amazing as a BBQ Joint

    Grilling ribs soon? Learn how to grill ribs as we share our step-by-step recipe and secret to grilling the best-ever...


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    Grilling Steak: 6 Professional Secrets to Cooking a Thick Cut

    When it comes to grilling steak, don't be intimidated by a thick cut! These tips and tricks will help you...


    How to Seed a Cucumber

    Cucumbers bring a crispy crunch to all sorts of salads and snacks. Find out why seeding a cucumber is sometimes...


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    8 Common Brownie Mistakes to Avoid

    How do you know when brownies are done? How long do they take to cool? Knowing the answers will lead...


    Peach Panna Cotta

    1 review

    This no-bake dessert is guaranteed to cool you off in the summer heat. I really enjoy the texture—rich and creamy...

    Lemon Blueberry Whoopie Pies

    9 reviews

    These pies are soft, cakey cookies studded with tart, juicy blueberries and filled with tangy cream cheese frosting. I bring...


    Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake Bars

    11 reviews

    These cheesecake bars layer a buttery pecan shortbread crust with a rich and creamy filling and sweet-tart strawberry rhubarb jam....


    Lemon Rhubarb Tube Cake

    2 reviews

    For a taste of summer, try this dessert. The cake's fresh lemon flavor and tart rhubarb topping are so refreshing....


    Lemon Mango Kanafeh

    1 review

    Several years ago I came upon a little neighborhood restaurant making the most incredible Turkish food I'd ever seen or...


    Blackberry Daiquiri Sherbet

    When I decided to try making sherbet, which is one of my favorites, blackberries were in season in my mom's...


    No-Bake Mango Strawberry Cheesecake

    5 reviews

    Cheesecake is my mom's favorite dessert. I made this especially for her on Mother's Day to thank her for being...


    Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake

    12 reviews

    My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...


    Mango Tiramisu

    1 review

    I love tiramisu, and I wanted to make one with summer flavors. I substituted Grand Marnier and Malibu rum for...


    How to Make a Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake

    We turned an iconic ice cream truck treat into a dessert you can make at home. Learn how to make...

    How to Make Custard

    Learn how to make custard with tips from our Test Kitchen experts.


    How to Steam Corn on the Cob

    Discover how to steam corn on the cob (the right way!) for a fresh, healthy and delicious dish.


    The Most Delicious Recipe for Strawberry Banana Muffins

    How have strawberry banana muffins not crossed our path before? Just a bit of sugar enhances the flavor of the...


    Lightweight Cast-Iron Skillets Exist. Here’s Where to Find Them.

    We love our skillets, but let's face it—cooking with cast iron requires some muscle. Find out how you can solve...


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    Grilling the Perfect Burger: 8 Mistakes Even Seasoned Cooks Make

    The secret to grilling the perfect burger? Avoiding these common pitfalls.


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    What Is Sriracha and Why Do People Love It?

    We'll splash Sriracha onto, well, just about everything. But what makes this spicy sauce so popular? We unpack everything you...

    How to Make Strawberry Cupcakes

    Celebrate warm weather and sunny days with strawberry cupcakes. Top it all off with a fresh strawberry whipped cream frosting....


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    24 On-the-Go Breakfast Recipes Made in a Muffin Tin

    Get out your muffin pans to make convenient mini quiches, muffin cup eggs, mini frittatas and more portable breakfasts. The...


    How to Make Homemade Peanut Butter

    Learning how to make peanut butter at home has never been easier! It's way faster than a trip to the...


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    70 Cast-Iron Skillet Breakfasts

    Get out of bed, then get out your trusty cast-iron skillet. You'll be re-creating our must-have skillet breakfasts in no...


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    Our 98 Most-Shared Slow Cooker Recipes

    The mighty slow cooker is a cook’s go-to for an easy and comforting meal. Here’s a round-up of our best...


    15 Foods You Never Knew Had an Expiration Date

    Did you know that these so-called "non-perishable" foods actually have an expiration date? Now is a good time to take...