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Rochelle Bilow

Senior Associate Web Editor. When she’s not torturing herself by grinding coffee beans by hand and making her own butter, Rochelle writes about cooking techniques and seasonal eating for bonappetit.com. She comes to BA by way of a small farm in Central New York, where she worked as a farmhand and the farm cook. She never met a nut or seed butter she didn’t like. Spirit food: Tahini

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How to Use Up All of Those %&@! Fresh Herbs

Have more fresh herbs than you know what to do with? From big green salads to compound butter to simple syrup, here are 11 great ideas.
Cooking

Dinner Tonight: 7 Things to Do With Ground Beef

You've got a pound of ground beef in the freezer: Now what? These six ideas for what to cook with ground beef have you covered for dinner tonight.
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Skillet Cornbread Is Exactly What You Need for Breakfast Today

Take your skillet cornbread from the backyard barbecue to the breakfast table.
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What to Do with Cookout Leftovers (Hint: Tacos)

From chicken tacos to pan-fried sausage, here's how to use up all the leftovers from your cookout, whether it's Labor Day, Memorial Day, or any old day
Culture

The Grilling Recipes We're Just Really, Really Excited About

Ready, set, grill. We can't wait another minute to make these recipes, from whole fish to salad to fruit.
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How to Make the Best Grilled Cheese (It Involves an Actual Grill and No Bread)

The perfect summer side dish is a combination of grilled Halloumi cheese, juicy watermelon, and charred cherry tomatoes. Make it happen.
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What Your Kitchen Really Needs Is... a Blowtorch

Do you NEED a kitchen blowtorch? Maybe not. But you're gonna really, really want to invest in a Searzall once you see what this baby can do.
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The Best Ice Cream Maker on the Market

If you want homemade ice cream, you're gonna need the best ice cream maker money can buy. Here's our pick.
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These 6 Vegetables Are Jerks; Here's How to Make Them Nicer

Artichokes, fava beans, morel mushrooms…some of our favorite vegetables are actually big jerks. Learn how to prep the trickiest, prickliest, and grittiest veggies with these tips.
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Cook-It-Faster Hacks So Good, You'll Need Your Track Shoes

Who doesn't want to cook faster? We could all use a little more time in the kitchen—these hacks make quick work of dinner.
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Why You Should Be Eating Sautéed Greens for Breakfast

Eat your greens early and often. Here's how to make healthy sautéed greens for breakfast.
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How to Make the Best Part of Any Coffee Cake, a Perfect Crumb Topping

Everyone knows the best part of any coffee cake is the buttery, sugary topping. Here's our test kitchen's formula for making a perfect crumb topping—for any cake.
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Flour Power: Your Definitive Guide to Baking With White, Wheat, and More

Confused about the different types of flour? This guide will walk you through when and how to use AP, bread, pastry, whole wheat, gluten-free, and more.
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Get the Most Bang for Your Buckwheat: How to Cook With Whole Grains

Whole grains are seriously good for you–here's how to cook them right.
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Avoid These Common Mistakes to Make Bakery-Level Cheesecake at Home

A great cheesecake is the stuff dreams are made of. Make it a reality by avoiding these cheesecake common mistakes.
Culture

Get to Know Bob, the Man Behind Bob's Red Mill Products

If you've ever used Bob's Red Mill flour or grains, you probably recognize the face on the package. Now get to know the man behind the blue hat.
Cooking

How to Eat (Even) More Kale: Sprouts, Rabe, and More

Just when you can't eat another kale salad, kale rabe and kale sprouts come to the rescue. Check out these new ways to eat everyone's favorite green.
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27 Sandwich Ideas You Probably Haven't Thought of Yet

Don't waste an inch of that bakery bread—these 27 sandwich ideas will help you eat your way through the entire loaf without getting bored.
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SPONSORED: Your Ultimate Summer Hit List

The year’s most eagerly awaited season is almost upon us. And there’s no better time to pursue your passions and do more of what you love.
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Ditch the Brown Sugar: Why You Should Be Eating Savory Yogurt for Breakfast

Brown sugar is tasty, but for a healthy weekday breakfast that sticks with you, reach for savory yogurt.