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How to Grill a Whole Lamb
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How to Grill a Whole Lamb

Yesterday our Web editor, Matt Gross, barbecued an entire 30-pound lamb. Here's how he did it
Grilled Necarines with Feta
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Grilled Necarines with Feta

Flip your fruit onto the grill for a smoky and sweet midday meal
How to Make a Better Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
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How to Make a Better Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

There's no wrong way to make this childhood lunch staple, but a few tweaks will make it a million times better
Bon Appétit's 30 Days of Grilling Begins June 1, 2013
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Bon Appétit's 30 Days of Grilling Begins June 1, 2013

Tomorrow we're launching our '30 Days of Grilling' campaign, so clean off the Weber and round up some steaks--we're hungry already!
Grow Your Own Herbs at Home
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Grow Your Own Herbs at Home

Tired of stocking up on herbs at the market? There's an easy, obvious solution: Follow our 5-step plan for herb-garden greatness
How to Clean, Store, and Chop Fresh Herbs
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How to Clean, Store, and Chop Fresh Herbs

...is one you've gotta be gentle with. Here's how to clean, store, and chop those lovely leaves
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How to Eat Whole Herbs, Including Flowers, Roots, and Stems

Some herbs don't need a trimming: You can (and should) eat the whole things, from flowers to roots--and everything in between
How to Use Fresh Herbs, from Chervil and Chives to Mint and Tarragon
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How to Use Fresh Herbs, from Chervil and Chives to Mint and Tarragon

From chervil and chives to tarragon and mint, a primer on the most flavorful little leaves you'll eat all summer
Strawberry Jam Biscuits, Perfect for Picnics, Cookouts, and Ice Cream
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Strawberry Jam Biscuits, Perfect for Picnics, Cookouts, and Ice Cream

Stick your thumb in these biscuits filled with strawberry preserves
A Boozy Coconut Cake With a Rum-Cream Cheese Frosting
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A Boozy Coconut Cake With a Rum-Cream Cheese Frosting

Then you'll love this rum-spiked coconut cake--the dessert version of the tropical drink
4 Tea Bags That Make Great Cold-Brew Ice Tea
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4 Tea Bags That Make Great Cold-Brew Ice Tea

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
Cold Brew Iced Tea and Ways to Improve It
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Cold Brew Iced Tea and Ways to Improve It

Cold-brewed or Thai-spiced, iced tea is our favorite summer refresher
How to Make Grain Salads Quickly and Without a Recipe
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How to Make Grain Salads Quickly and Without a Recipe

Making a grain salad with farro or wheat berries is not only filling and delicious, it's a dish, says Carla Lalli Music, you can make without a recipe
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How to Grill Fish on the Today Show, à la Bon Appetit's Editor in Chief

Our editor in chief, Adam Rapoport, hit the 'Today' show to give Matt Lauer and Savannah Guthrie a lesson in grilling seafood
Picnic Desserts
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Picnic Desserts

On a picnic, that is: these little confections are perfect to bring when you're eating alfresco
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Bon Appetit's Editor in Chief Grills Ribs from the Grilling Book at Smorgasburg

Watch our editor in chief grill things (i.e., marvelous slabs of ribs) from our new Grilling Book. Seriously, watch it!
Three Easy Recipes Using Bottled Hot Sauce
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Three Easy Recipes Using Bottled Hot Sauce

The BA Test Kitchen goes to code red with three out-of-the-bottle recipes using our favorite condiment: hot sauce
How to Make the Best Risotto
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How to Make the Best Risotto

Here are the 8 most common mistakes people make when cooking the beloved Italian rice dish, so you can avoid them
Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Sandwiches Are the Best Summer and Warm-Weather Dessert
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Ice Cream Chocolate Chip Sandwiches Are the Best Summer and Warm-Weather Dessert

No hard-cookie smush here. This recipe holds it all together so you can enjoy every bite, and keep the innards off your pants
Make Granola with Your Kids This Weekend
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Make Granola with Your Kids This Weekend

It's weekend project time! You and your kids can make granola together, easy
Banana Cream Pie Is the Best, Most American Diner Dessert
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Banana Cream Pie Is the Best, Most American Diner Dessert

Few travel experiences are more American than eating Banana Cream Pie at a roadside cafe. Here's how to take it home and amp it up
How to Infuse Spirits with Herbs, Spices, and Fruits
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How to Infuse Spirits with Herbs, Spices, and Fruits

Amp up your liquor cabinet by adding herbs, fruits, and spices to your favorite spirits. Here's the easy way to do it
13 Weird Eating Utensils, from Sporks to Trongs
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13 Weird Eating Utensils, from Sporks to Trongs

From sporks to splayds to trongs, here are 13 fascinatingly weird eating utensils that probably won't be on your dinner table anytime soon
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Watch State Bird Provisions' Chef Make Fried Quail

The fried quail at State Bird Provisions made the San Francisco restaurant's reputation. Here's how chef-owner Stuart Brioza cooks it up
C Is for Canvas
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C Is for Canvas

Shortbread cookies are the ultimate blank slate, and we're painting these green with pistachios
The Best Way to Use Chives, From Soups to Vegetables to Main Dishes
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The Best Way to Use Chives, From Soups to Vegetables to Main Dishes

To use chives in just about everything you're cooking right now. Here's a few ideas, from eggs en cocotte to veal stew
How to Cook Fish Fillets Perfectly Crispy, Without a Recipe
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How to Cook Fish Fillets Perfectly Crispy, Without a Recipe

Cooking fish shouldn't be intimidating! Follow columnist Carla Lalli Music's no-recipe rules, and getting that perfectly crisp underside is easy
A Rich Chocolate Pie with Minimal Baking
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A Rich Chocolate Pie with Minimal Baking

That's how you bake this light, mousse-like take on pudding pie--in your fridge
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5 Best Caffeinated Drinks to Stay Awake and Alert on Tax Day, April 15

Which caffeinated beverage will best keep you awake and alert on April 15? Amiel Stanek tries 5 of the most popular to find out