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Some herbs don't need a trimming: You can (and should) eat the whole things, from flowers to roots--and everything in between

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Eight ways to transform fresh herbs from mere garnishes into main attractions

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From chervil and chives to tarragon and mint, a primer on the most flavorful little leaves you'll eat all summer

Meryl Rothstein

Cooking burgers and dogs this weekend? How about a Louisiana crawfish boil, alfresco paella for 20, or a whole pig roast? It's not impossible--if you know how

Tessa Liebman

When it comes to making cold-brew iced tea, fancy loose-leaf teas aren't worth the expense. Try these 4 store-bought bag brands instead

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Here are the 8 most common mistakes people make when cooking the beloved Italian rice dish, so you can avoid them

Danielle Walsh

The one mistake everyone makes when they whirl their fruit into a frozen drink--and a few more to watch out for

Danielle Walsh

It's weekend project time! You and your kids can make granola together, easy

Matt Duckor

Amp up your liquor cabinet by adding herbs, fruits, and spices to your favorite spirits. Here's the easy way to do it

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To use chives in just about everything you're cooking right now. Here's a few ideas, from eggs en cocotte to veal stew

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What do you do when you've got too much vinegar starter (a.k.a. mother)? If you're the BA test kitchen, you begin experimenting

Alison Roman

Across the country, bakers are subjecting their breads to long fermentation, a traditional process that offers hope to gluten-sensitives--and makes some tasty loaves

Hannah Wallace

Mayo is the mortar that glues together even the best sandwiches, but even this standby can benefit from some artful mix-ins

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To make a great sandwich, every component needs careful consideration. Here's how to deconstruct and reconstruct your next masterpiece

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There's an art to pairing your sandwich fillings with the right loaf: Here's how to make the right choice

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From bread to stuffing to condiments, everything you need to know to make the best sandwiches you'll ever eat

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From washing things to cooking things, water is the most versatile chemical compound around. Here are 10 ways to work with the stuff in your faucets

Danielle Walsh

Sam Dean

This brunch staple might seem simple, but it's a weekend dish for a reason.

Danielle Walsh

Five things to do with all that leftover Passover matzo, including erecting matzo-bread houses

Theodore Ross

What's the difference between clover, wildflower, and orange blossom? And what do you put them on? We've got answers!

Janet McCracken

How to prep the crunchy veg--stem, fronds, and all

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How to get that satisfying CRUNCH into your cutlets

Mary-Frances Heck

Not as filthy as it sounds, the butterflying technique lets you roast a whole chicken in the time it takes to put your groceries away

Carla Lalli Music

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