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One Danish summer 25 years ago, our web editor, Matt Gross tasted the purest tomato soup in the world--and it changed his life

Matt Gross

As familiar as they are, tomatoes are surrounded by a host of cooking myths. So we're calling in the mythbusters: the Bon Appetit Test Kitchen

Julia Kramer

Tomato water--the rose-colored juice released from the cut fruit--tastes like a super-concentrated version of ripe tomatoes. Here's how to make and use it

Carla Lalli Music

A whole grilled fish looks (and tastes) impressive--assuming you can neatly dispatch it into fillets. Follow these steps, and pretty soon you'll be showing off at the table

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You think your kitchen's small? Chef/captain Annie Mahle poaches salmon and bakes galettes in 6 square feet--with two assistants

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Salt isn't just salt--it can be a vehicle for far more complex flavors. Here's 3 ways to punch it up with a range of herbs and spices

Carla Lalli Music

From searing cucumbers to charring leeks, chefs are deploying cool new techniques to cook vegetables (and you can, too)

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That's all you need to make the ultimate summertime delight: the ice cream sandwich. Well, that plus some deft technique

Chris Morocco

Do you boil your hot dogs? Grill them? Mere child's play! Check out these 10 weird cooking methods, from sous vide to solar power to (gulp!) electrocution

Julia Kramer

Those noodles ain't nothing without meatballs, so don't mess them up! Here's how to make ones you'll want to hold on to

Danielle Walsh

If you can cook corn in a cooler, what else could you make in one? How about shrimp, or chicken, or...steak?

Julia Kramer

What's better than firing up the classic snack at a campfire? Doing so with booze-flavored marshmallows you made from scratch

Sam Dean

It doesn't take more than a few seconds, as this Vine proves, to clean off your grill. Just put some shoulder into it!

Sue Li

We love the BLT, and we love grilling, so today we're combining the two (and blowing our own minds)

Matt Gross

No matter what you're grilling this summer, build a two-zone fire

Meryl Rothstein

Grilling on slate is not difficult, but you do need to follow a few simple steps to ensure the tastiest--and safest--results

Chris Morocco

How to get that smoky flavor when you're grilling with propane

Danielle Walsh

As long as you have access to the BLT basics, this tasty trio allows for delicious add-ons and variations.

Carla Lalli Music

Don't get us wrong: We love all strawberries equally. But there's a huge variety of fruit, from jam-worthy Seascapes to cream-ready Tristars--all included in this guide

Joanna Sciarrino

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Whole roast chickens look great on the dinner table, but they have no place at a picnic. For easy transport—and eating!—carve your bird into tidy pieces
There's no wrong way to make this childhood lunch staple, but a few tweaks will make it a million times better

Danielle Walsh

Tired of stocking up on herbs at the market? There's an easy, obvious solution: Follow our 5-step plan for herb-garden greatness

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...is one you've gotta be gentle with. Here's how to clean, store, and chop those lovely leaves

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