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How to Test Fish for Doneness

Restaurant chefs have an ingenious way of checking whether a piece of fish is properly cooked without having to cut it open, and it’s something home cooks can easily do, too.
Choosing Kitchen Towels

Cloth kitchen towels aren't just for drying dishes; they're often used for handling food, too.
Why You Need a Bench Knife

A bench knife, also known as a pastry scraper, is a straight-edged metal rectangle with a handle along one side.

How to Truss a Chicken

Learn how to truss a chicken to make it easier to handle during roasting or braising.
The Science of Pressure Cookers

These are no ordinary pots--they deliver incredible slow-cooked flavor in a fraction of the time. Here’s how.
Roots: The Definitive Compendium

Diane Morgan wrote Roots: The Definitive Compendium because she wanted a "go-to" volume about root vegetables that was both a reference book and a cookbook.
Try This at Home

If you know Richard Blais only from Bravo's TV show Top Chef All-Stars, you might be surprised at how approachable the tantalizing recipes in his debut cookbook are.
The Mighty Gastropolis: Portland

Karen Brooks's new book about the exciting food scene in Portland, Oregon.
The New Jewish Table

When two cultures come together in a family, mealtime often brings delightful surprises.
The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen

The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen by Matt and Ted Lee truely offers a delicious sense of place.
Win Melissa Clark's Must-Have Kitchenware

At Melissa Clark's house, these kitchen tools make cooking a family affair. Leave a comment for your chance to win Melissa's favorite kitchenware.
Behind the Kitchen Door: Melissa Clark's Family Kitchen

In food writer Melissa Clark’s Brooklyn kitchen, there’s room for both work and family. Tour her inspiring kitchen.
A Lighter Shade of Negroni

The classic Negroni gets a splash of citrus in this cocktail.
When Glazing Vegetables, Use Your Ears

Cooks, get your ears ready. When using Michael Ruhlman's technique for glazed vegetables, a frenetic, almost crackling sound tells you when the vegetables are perfectly cooked.
Horchata Meets Tequila

Almond milk is the base of this cocktail with Mexican flair.
How to Keep Avocados Green

Avocados turn brown when exposed to the air for a long time; but this quick tip allows you to cut them up in advance and still keep them fresh and green.
Big Game Snack--Soft Pretzel Bites

These soft pretzels are bite-sized and addictive, not to mention very easy to make.
Chocolate and Scotch, Together in the Glass

A dessert cocktail combines smoky scotch and chocolate liqueur.
A Beer Lover's Manhattan

Beer and wine make the base for delightful syrups.
Nuttin' Better than Peanut Butter

In celebration of National Peanut Butter Day, a blog that's all about the creamy, nutty stuff we love.

Make it Tonight

Grilled Chicken and Strawberries with Balsamic Syrup See all Weeknight Meals

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