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    How to Carve a Ham

    That whole ham will look impressive on your holiday table, but carving it up can feel overwhelming. Don't worry, though....


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    The Best Drip Coffeemaker Options to Start Your Mornings

    Coffee is an essential part of the morning routine, but do you have the best drip coffeemaker at home to...


    Can You Microwave Styrofoam?

    Can you put plastic foam containers in the microwave? Let's explore whether it's safe to heat up takeout or restaurant...


    Maple Sage Grilled Chicken

    2 reviews

    Maple and sage are reserved for the fall no more! My family devours these sweet and savory chicken fillets in...


    Greek Ouzo Pork Kabobs

    1 review

    Do dinner like the Mediterraneans with these delightfully different kabobs. The ouzo, an anise-flavored liqueur, and the tzatziki dipping sauce...


    Grilled Potato and Corn Salad

    1 review

    Corn salad and potato salad are two summer classics. I smashed them together for a crowd-pleasing side that we love...


    Crispy Grilled Wings

    1 review

    My family is full of chicken-wing fiends. If there's ever a wing-eating contest, my husband and daughter are entering. Our...


    Grilled Peach Couscous Salad

    3 reviews

    You'll feel inspired at the farmers market with the recipe for this couscous salad in tow. Grilled peaches and limes,...

    Chorizo Burgers

    2 reviews

    I’ve always enjoyed a hamburger right off the grill, and in the Southwest we enjoy chorizo, so I combined the...


    Grilled Vegetable Pesto Sandwiches

    Grilling isn't just the pastime of meat eaters! Ask my vegetarian family members who love these wholesome sammies slathered with...



    Grilled Nectarines with Burrata and Honey

    1 review

    The classic caprese gets a sweet makeover with this inspired summer starter. Burrata, mint and honey are served over nectarine...


    Grilled Summer Sausage Salad

    I love grilling vegetables, especially those straight from the garden. The summer sausage is a fun twist, and the veggies...


    Grilled Lamb with Mint-Pepper Jelly

    1 review

    I used jalapeno pepper jelly to make the somewhat predictable duo of lamb and mint a little more exciting, and...


    How to Make Torta Pasqualina (Italian Easter Pie)

    This savory Italian Easter pie is filled with creamy ricotta, spinach, Parmesan and eggs. The result is a gorgeous holiday...


    How to Cook a Crockpot Ham

    Overwhelmed by all the holiday recipes taking up your oven real estate? Here's how to heat up a precooked ham...


    How to Smoke a Ham

    Give that grocery store ham an upgrade! This smoked ham recipe has lots of hickory flavor and is finished with...


    I Made Kraft’s Back-of-the-Box Chocolate Eclair Squares and Yes, I’m Obsess...

    These effortless chocolate eclair squares have all the flavor of the classic pastry, but with less than half an hour...


    The Best Salsa Brands, as Chosen by Expert Cooks

    Our experts dipped into 10 different jars to find the very best salsa on store shelves. Find out which brand...


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    The Best Grocery Store Cakes According to a Professional Baker

    We sampled slices from six different bakery departments to find the best grocery store cakes. Here's what our taste test...


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    How to Make Homemade Gnocchi

    Classic Italian gnocchi are small, tender dumplings made from a potato-based dough. They're delicious and surprisingly easy to make at...


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    Our Expert Bakers Found the Best Chocolate Chips

    Before you make that next batch of cookies, find out what the best chocolate chips are for stirring into the...

    Instant Pot Meat Loaf

    1 review

    I used to make this pressure-cooker meat loaf a lot when my kids were growing up and I was working....


    I Tried Anyday and the Cookware Set Made Me Fall in Love with My Microwave

    Anyday promises it can deliver delicious dishes in minutes. Is it legit—or too good to be true?


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    We Made Ina Garten’s Lemon Capellini—and It’s Her Absolute Best Weeknight D...

    You only need 15 minutes (and three ingredients) to make Ina Garten's lemon capellini. The result is a bright, fresh...


    Lemon Olive Oil Cake

    Olive oil cakes are tender and moist, and stay that way longer than butter-based cakes, so they are wonderful if...


    Air-Fryer Popcorn Shrimp

    These quick air-fryer shrimp are so good you won't even miss the fat! Eat them alone with cocktail sauce or...


    15 Essential Chinese Cooking Tools

    Whether you're tossing up a stir-fry or steaming up bao buns, here are the Chinese cooking tools you need to...