Christopher Testani

A fish taco dream come true: crispy, light-as-air fried fish, balanced by a creamy slaw and fiery, cooling, and crunchy fixings.

While this cooking project requires effort and some special equipment, even a novice can achieve pro results.

You can thank the folks at the Meat Hook in Brooklyn for sharing the secrets of their craft. While making homemade sausage requires effort—and some special equipment—even a novice can achieve pro results. (Watch the step-by-step video for making sausages at home here.) Once you get the hang of it, you can add Spicy Italian Sausage, Green Chorizo, and Boerewors to your repertoire.

The Meat Hook in Brooklyn show us the way to excellent homemade sausages. While this project is no easy feat—and requires some special equipment—even a beginner can achieve pro results. (Watch the step-by-step video here.) And once you master these, why not try your hand at a batch of Lamb Masala Sausage, Spicy Italian Sausage, or Boerewors?

No it's not green juice. It's Lemon-Ginger Brew, a creation of food director Carla Lalli Music.

What's inexpensive, versatile, and crazy tasty? Skirt steak. It also cooks in a flash, which make it tailor-made for grilling.

Master the wondrously light, streusel-like topping of this bubbly baked summer fruit crisp.

This non-alcoholic summer drink is perfect for an all-day hang.

It doesn't take a rocket scientist to make this simple guacamole. Make sure you're avocados are ripe and your limes are juicy and you're on the way to guacamole heaven.