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    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 Ribeyes with Hatch Chile Butter

    1 review

    In summer, succulent ribeye steaks call for my flavor-packed compound butter, swirled with Hatch chiles, cilantro, lime juice and garlic....


    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 Summer Sausage Salad

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


    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 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

    2 reviews

    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...


    Is Freezer-Burned Food Safe to Eat?

    When you take chicken out of the freezer and it's covered in ice crystals, you might wonder, is freezer burn...


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    The Best Ham to Order for Your Holiday Dinner

    Easter is coming (and before you know it Thanksgiving and Christmas). Find out what the best ham options are to...


    7-Day 1200-Calorie Meal Plan

    Think a 1200-calorie diet is impossible to follow? Think again.


    Homemade Taco Sauce

    4 reviews

    Simple pantry ingredients are all you need for this taco sauce recipe. Use it for tacos, of course, but also...


    How Many Bananas Are in a Cup? Here’s How to Measure Bananas

    From the perfect loaf of banana bread to banana pudding, having the right amount of bananas matters. Here's how to...