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These Buttermilk Biscuits Finally Made Me Feel Like a Baker
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These Buttermilk Biscuits Finally Made Me Feel Like a Baker

How senior food editor Claire Saffitz helped me conquer my dough-kneading fears for the flakiest biscuits ever.
A Simple Step for Wayyy More Flavorful Rice
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A Simple Step for Wayyy More Flavorful Rice

Everything you eat with it will taste better.
How to Roast a Chicken: The Ultimate Recipe, Tips, and More
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How to Roast a Chicken: The Ultimate Recipe, Tips, and More

It's time to nail the perfect bird every time, including limitless possibilities for riffing on it.
4 Tips for the Best Damn Meatballs Ever
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4 Tips for the Best Damn Meatballs Ever

You DO need prosciutto.
10 Chefs' Tips for Upgrading Slow Cooker Recipes
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10 Chefs' Tips for Upgrading Slow Cooker Recipes

Martha Stewart makes GRANOLA in hers.
Can’t. Stop. Putting. Tonnato. On. Everything.
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Can’t. Stop. Putting. Tonnato. On. Everything.

A super easy creamy sauce that goes on salads, roast veg, and spread on sandwiches for best results.
Your Caprese Salad Doesn't Need Tomatoes
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Your Caprese Salad Doesn't Need Tomatoes

Swap tomatoes for fruit like figs and peaches this summer.
You Can 100% Smoke Chicken Wings at Home
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You Can 100% Smoke Chicken Wings at Home

You don't need a giant wood smoker to get those crazy-good barbecue wings.
The Pork Chop Recipe That Finally Got Me on the Pork Chop Train
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The Pork Chop Recipe That Finally Got Me on the Pork Chop Train

A 3-ingredient marinade that makes the juiciest pork chops ever.
The Summer Pasta We Can't Stop Making
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The Summer Pasta We Can't Stop Making

The super-indulgent-tasting pasta that is mostly made of zucchini.
How to Butterfly a Chicken for Super Crispy Skin
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How to Butterfly a Chicken for Super Crispy Skin

All you need is a pair of kitchen shears.
How to Master the Hummus Swoosh
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How to Master the Hummus Swoosh

The pro-chef move you can totally do at home.
How to Make 2-Layer Ice Cream Sandwiches
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How to Make 2-Layer Ice Cream Sandwiches

Two ice cream fillings are better than one.
How to Make Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches and Win Summer
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How to Make Oatmeal Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches and Win Summer

Crispy oatmeal cookies are all the cooking you have to do here—the rest is simple assembly.
Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Keeps Me From Losing My Mind
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Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Keeps Me From Losing My Mind

Baking shouldn't be annoying.
How to Grill Steak in 10 Easy Steps
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How to Grill Steak in 10 Easy Steps

Commit these rules to heart, and the skill to grill will forever be in your bones.
How to Make a Custardy French Omelet
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How to Make a Custardy French Omelet

The key to a sumptuous, custardy omelet? Technique—and a lot of patience.
The Only Technique for Stovetop Kale Worth Knowing
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The Only Technique for Stovetop Kale Worth Knowing

Less oil, more leaves that resemble chips.
2 Recipes for Argentinian Empanadas Based on a Family Tradition
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2 Recipes for Argentinian Empanadas Based on a Family Tradition

Gaby Melian is Bon Appétit's Test Kitchen Manager, and after we begged her for weeks, she shared her family's Argentinian empanadas recipe with us.
How to Work with Phyllo Dough Without Losing Your Mind
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How to Work with Phyllo Dough Without Losing Your Mind

3 steps to crispy golden phyllo, whether you're making spanakopita or baklava.
Please Tell Us You're Roasting Chicken on Top of Other Stuff
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Please Tell Us You're Roasting Chicken on Top of Other Stuff

The best vegetables have been underneath your roast chicken the whole time.
Our Favorite Cooking Tips of 2016
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Our Favorite Cooking Tips of 2016

We're holding onto these techniques.
Turmeric, Beets, and Cabbage: The All-Star All-Natural Food Dyes
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Turmeric, Beets, and Cabbage: The All-Star All-Natural Food Dyes

No, your cookies won't start going to yoga if you decorate them with all-natural food dyes.
How to Make Pillowy Soft Steamed Buns at Home
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How to Make Pillowy Soft Steamed Buns at Home

These are easier to make than most rolls, really.
Make a Ton of Impressive Dips with a Simple Dip Formula
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Make a Ton of Impressive Dips with a Simple Dip Formula

Every great dip can be constructed using a standard set of 6 steps. Let's get it.
The Surprisingly Easy Secret to Perfect&-Never Soggy!&-Pie Crust
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The Surprisingly Easy Secret to Perfect—Never Soggy!—Pie Crust

Your pie crust should never be soggy on the bottom. Never.
Whoa: Cook Grains Twice As Fast with This Shortcut
You Don't Have a Colander? Cool, You Don't Need One
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You Don't Have a Colander? Cool, You Don't Need One

If you don't have a colander, try these 4 things instead.
If You Hate Washing Dishes, These Are the Gloves for You
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If You Hate Washing Dishes, These Are the Gloves for You

We'll take anything that makes our dishwashing experience better. These gloves are a great start.