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What Does ‘Fold In’ Even Mean?
It’s the key to soaring cakes, weightless meringues, and fluffy soufflés.
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19 Caesar Recipes Because Romaine Shouldn’t Have All the Fun
Like a crunchy broccoli Caesar and a juicy tomato Caesar.
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My Family’s Smashed Cucumber Salad Never Gets Old
With juicy tomatoes and scrambled eggs, it’s a fast, few-ingredient favorite.
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I Need a Chicken Recipe I Can’t Mess Up
This week on the podcast, Chris and MacKenzie help a caller conquer her fear of cooking poultry.
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Make This Single-Serve Fruit Crisp, Just for You and No One Else
Use your favorite summer stone fruit, and top with a big scoop of ice cream.
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What’s the Difference Between Bread Flour and All-Purpose Flour?
Some loaves absolutely require bread flour—others are better off with all-purpose. Here’s why.
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Sockeye Salmon Isn’t the Same as Farmed—Here's How to Cook It
It’s flavorful, sustainable, and supremely weeknightable.
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This Tomato-Peach Juice Is Summer in a Glass
Make it with those bruised fruits from the bottom of your tote bag.
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How Long Does Wine Last After You Open It?
And how do you store a bottle to keep it tasting its best?
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A Flaky, Floury Tortilla Taste Test
Both plain and in a quesadilla, one supermarket brand was a crowd-favorite.
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Peach Tart? Good. Chili Crisp Peach Tart? Even Better
You’ve already made a peach dessert. Now try this cheesy, savory stunner.
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This Slab Berry Shortcake Is Party-Ready
Thanks to a few smart tricks, it serves a dozen lucky people.
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Speedy Shrimp and More Recipes BA Staff Made This Week
Like no-skewer kebabs and foolproof chicken and rice.
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These Chocolaty No-Bake Cookies Are Ready in 15 Minutes Flat
With peanut butter and quick-cooking oats, these fudgy no-bake cookies don’t even need an oven.
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This Trader Joe’s Gelato Tastes Like Swirly Soft Serve
Plus, a reformulated hummus, cat-approved cat treats, and more new products reviewed.
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I Need a Brownie That’s Not Too Sweet
This week on the podcast, Chris talks through the recipe he tested 100+ times.
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23 Cream Pie Recipes to Share (Or Keep All to Yourself)
From silky, tart lemon meringue to cooling banana cream.
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The 10 Most Popular Recipes of July 2023
Like drippy strawberry pavlova, herby shrimp, and lemony zucchini.
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Of Course Cinnamon Toast Is Better as an Ice Cream Sandwich
There isn’t a better afternoon snack in the summer.
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How to Salt-Preserve Just About Any Fruit
From plums and apricots to cherries and blueberries.
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What Happens If I Accidentally Ate a Fruit Sticker?
First, don’t panic. Here’s what you need to know.
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31 Easy Cookie Recipes You’ll Put on Repeat
Most require just a single mixing bowl to make. (Oh! And an oven.)
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Make Golden Corn Stock With Those Leftover Cobs
Don’t toss your corncobs—boil them into liquid gold.
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I Need Nut-Free Recipe Riffs on My Favorite Restaurant Dishes
Chris Morocco and Shilpa Uskokovic help a caller with a nut allergy recreate and enjoy her most beloved restaurant dishes at home—while also staying safe.
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How to Cook Shrimp So They’re Juicy, Not Rubbery
Four foolproof methods for sautéeing, poaching, grilling, or broiling.
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Bulgogi Tofu Burgers Demand an Invite to Your BBQ
Their tangy marinade gets used not one, not two, but three ways.
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31 Green Bean Recipes That’ll Make Other Veggies Envious
From charred and snappy to silky and saucy, green beans can do anything.
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22 Very Pink Desserts to Sneak Into the ‘Barbie’ Movie
Frosted cookies, berry cakes, and plenty more fuschia-toned treats.
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This Cumin-Plum Compote Is the Star of Your Next Picnic
It’s great on cheese boards, in beach sandwiches, or piled on pavlova.
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5-Ingredient Recipes to Make the Most of Summer Produce
The Farmers Market Challenge is back and better than ever. We’ve got dilly zucchini, peachy chicken, and then some.
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We've Got a Marinade for Every Summer Scenario
From speedy, lemony scallops to all-day mojo pork.
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Homemade Vanilla Extract Makes Baking Much Cheaper
All you need are fresh beans and cheap booze to make an ultra-flavorful extract at a fraction of the cost.
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Molly Yeh’s Spiced Turkey Burgers Are Kid-Approved
Inspired by falafel, they’re tender as can be.
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19 Vodka Cocktails to Make Anytime You Need a Drink
Mixers? Check. Seltzer? Check. Tequila? No! This list is all vodka cocktails, all the time.
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I Need a Red Sauce Recipe That Will Please Even Red Sauce Haters
Hana Asbrink talks through her recipe for spaghetti and meatballs that she designed to please virtually everyone.
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How to Store Basil So It Stays Fresher, Longer
Food director Chris Morocco swears by this trick.
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Yes, You Should Grill Potatoes in Foil
They’re lightly charred on the outside, creamy on the inside.
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A Very-Worth-It Egg Hack From ‘The Bear’
For restaurant-quality omelets and scrambles, don’t skip this quick step.
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Which Ice Cream Sandwich Is Best? A Blind Taste Test of Trader Joe’s, Toll House, Chipwich, and More
One corner-store stalwart rose above the rest.
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37 Gochujang Recipes That Pack a Fruity, Spicy Punch
Add sweet, fiery heat to everything from fried chicken to roasted brussels sprouts.
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I Need Recipe Riffs to Shake Up My Meal Routine
In the latest episode of Dinner SOS, Chris Morocco and Claire Saffitz share the meal blueprints they always return to.
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For Spoon-Tender Meatballs, You Need to Make a Panade
A mushy mix of milk and bread can do wonders.
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Salmon Tacos and More Recipes BA Staff Made This Week
Like saucy summer squash and weeknight pork chops.
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How Can I Use Pantry Staples to Lean Into More Flavor?
On this week’s episode, Chris Morocco and Shilpa Uskokovic discuss their favorite ways to level up your daily dinner routine.
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Cucumber Seed Lemonade Simply Couldn’t Be More Refreshing
Next time you scrape out some seeds for a salad or dip, don’t toss them. Turn them into this drink.
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31 Watermelon Recipes for When a Crisp, Cool Slice Isn’t Enough
Turn summer’s biggest fruit into juicy drinks, bright salads, and more with our best recipes for watermelon.
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Trader Joe’s Garlic Hot Sauce Is Not a Want but a Need
Plus more June finds reviewed, like chimichurri chicken and s’mores ice cream.
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The 10 Most Popular Recipes of June 2023
Classic coleslaw, watermelon slushies, and Korean potato salad made the list.
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A Dense and Doughy Taste Test of 5 Supermarket Bagel Brands
If you’re not near a good bagel shop, there’s only one grocery brand you should be eating instead.