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Choose to Infuse: How to Make Your Own Wine, Fruit Vinegar, and More
Fermentation 101: How to Make Your Own Kimchi, Hot Sauce, and More
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Fermentation 101: How to Make Your Own Kimchi, Hot Sauce, and More

Fermenting produces some of the best flavor—and it's a cinch to do at home.
The Only Process You Need to Know for Freezing Leafy Greens
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The Only Process You Need to Know for Freezing Leafy Greens

Have more greens than you know what to do with this summer? Learn the best way to freeze and store greens like kale, collards, and spinach, so you can cook with them all year long.
Make a Batch of Homemade Jam, Because Your Toast Only Deserves the Best
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Make a Batch of Homemade Jam, Because Your Toast Only Deserves the Best

What's bright, sweet, and about to make your toast so much better? A height-of-summer batch of homemade jam.
Dry Your Own Herbs (and Say Goodbye to the Store-Bought Stuff for Good)
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Dry Your Own Herbs (and Say Goodbye to the Store-Bought Stuff for Good)

Never buy another bottle of musty "Italian Seasoning" again.
Why You Should Be Grilling With Old-School Briquettes
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Why You Should Be Grilling With Old-School Briquettes

For years, lump hardwood charcoal was the only thing we'd let touch our grills. Here's why our editor in chief is coming back around to old-school briquettes.
30-Minute Swordfish Pasta With Tomato Sauce (Yes, It's Possible)
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30-Minute Swordfish Pasta With Tomato Sauce (Yes, It's Possible)

Pasta, fish, and sauce in 30 minutes? Yes, it's possible with our new trusty weeknight dinner.
Get Ready to Make Some Seriously Awesome Ice Cream
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Get Ready to Make Some Seriously Awesome Ice Cream

The country's best ice cream shops are dishing out wild flavors—and you can too
Coconut Banana Chia for Breakfast? Obviously, Yes
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Coconut Banana Chia for Breakfast? Obviously, Yes

Your breakfast is about to get a whole lot better, thanks to that can of coconut milk lurking in your cabinet.
Consider the Oyster, Or Just Learn to Shuck One Like a Pro
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Consider the Oyster, Or Just Learn to Shuck One Like a Pro

Follow these steps and soon you'll be popping oysters faster than you can eat them.
Your Tomatoes Are Begging You: Don't Make These Common Gazpacho Mistakes
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Your Tomatoes Are Begging You: Don't Make These Common Gazpacho Mistakes

Gazpacho is perfect in its simplicity—so don't complicate things. Don't make these common mistakes when preparing it at home.
15 (New! Exciting!) Ways to Season Grilled Chicken
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15 (New! Exciting!) Ways to Season Grilled Chicken

Make your grilled chicken better by doctoring it up with one of these 15 seasoning ideas. From Japanese spice blends to fish sauce, your bird is about to get a whole lot better.
These Are the Only Table Knives You Need (Yes, Even for Steak)
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These Are the Only Table Knives You Need (Yes, Even for Steak)

You don't need big, heavy steak knives for that big, thick steak.
How to Make Pizza, the New York (a.k.a. Right) Way
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How to Make Pizza, the New York (a.k.a. Right) Way

What defines a New York slice? We school two Brits in the right way to make pizza.
How to Make Ice Cream Without a Machine (Hooray!)
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How to Make Ice Cream Without a Machine (Hooray!)

Nope, you don't need fancy equipment to chill out. Here's how to make ice cream without a machine.
Meet the Rosemary Iced Latte, Your New Favorite Way to Drink Coffee
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Meet the Rosemary Iced Latte, Your New Favorite Way to Drink Coffee

How do you make iced coffee even better? Add rosemary simple syrup, cream, and shake it up, baby.
Ditch the Lettuce and More Genius Tips from a Salad Pro
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Ditch the Lettuce and More Genius Tips from a Salad Pro

Camille Becerra, chef and salad wiz of Navy in NYC, shares her best secrets for perfectly composed salads.
This Is Important: How Not to Screw Up Homemade Frozen Cocktails
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This Is Important: How Not to Screw Up Homemade Frozen Cocktails

There's no shame in frozen cocktails. Unless they're bad frozen cocktails. Don't make bad frozen cocktails.
Chickens, It's Your Time to Brine
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Chickens, It's Your Time to Brine

That Thanksgiving turkey isn't the only bird that you can brine. Here's why you should be brining chicken—all year 'round.
So You've Overcooked Your Meat. Now What?
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So You've Overcooked Your Meat. Now What?

We asked a butcher for tips on how to salvage overcooked meats.
10 Ways to Achieve Cold Brew Coffee Greatness
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10 Ways to Achieve Cold Brew Coffee Greatness

From better ice cubes to DIY flavored syrup, here are 10 simple, awesome ways to make cold brew iced coffee even better.
Why Everyone (Yes, Everyone) Should Make These Vegan Banana Pancakes
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Why Everyone (Yes, Everyone) Should Make These Vegan Banana Pancakes

You don't have to be a veg-head to love these banana and buckwheat vegan pancakes.
(Lobster) Rollin' With the Homies: Common Mistakes to Avoid for Summer's Perfect Meal
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(Lobster) Rollin' With the Homies: Common Mistakes to Avoid for Summer's Perfect Meal

You don't need to hit up a Maine clam shack for a classic lobster roll—follow these tips to make one of summer's most decadent treats at home.
Forget the Braise&-Here's Why You Should Be Quick-Cooking Your Short Ribs
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Forget the Braise—Here's Why You Should Be Quick-Cooking Your Short Ribs

Cheap and versatile short ribs aren't just destined for hours of braising in the oven—here's how to turn them into a speedy weeknight main.
28 Ways to Dress a Grain Bowl You Probably Haven't Tried Yet
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28 Ways to Dress a Grain Bowl You Probably Haven't Tried Yet

A good grain bowl is all about the mix-ins and toppings. So here are 28 great combos you probably haven't tried yet.
9 Awesome Frittata Ideas to Make for Breakfast (or Right Now!)
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9 Awesome Frittata Ideas to Make for Breakfast (or Right Now!)

Frittatas are so easy and healthy, why wouldn't you make one for a weekday breakfast?
Buy a Cheap Bottle of Booze and Infuse Your Own Flavored Vodka Immediately
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Buy a Cheap Bottle of Booze and Infuse Your Own Flavored Vodka Immediately

Homemade infused vodka: So much easier than you think!
How to Have a Not-Lame Vegetarian Cookout (With Recipes!)
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How to Have a Not-Lame Vegetarian Cookout (With Recipes!)

Grilled vegetables shouldn't be stuck as steak's summertime sidekick. These 4 tips will change your 'tude about vegetarian cookouts forever.
Let It Strain: 5 Colanders So Pretty You'll Want to Put Them on Display
This Cooler Will Make Your Summer Approximately 100% Better
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This Cooler Will Make Your Summer Approximately 100% Better

The Icemule Pro XL is the one cooler you need in your life.