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Surefire al dente

A tip for getting al dente pasta every time
Long-cooked greens for a lighter braise

Swiss chard stars in this slowly simmered dish of cannellini beans and kale.
A banh mi born of leftovers

Leftover slow-roasted pork goes in a Vietnamese direction.

Sausage Sense

A quick tip for browner, tastier sausages.
The Chinese Finger Ruler

Can't find a ruler? Use your pinky.
The Buttercream Nemesis

What, precisely, is buttercream frosting, why is it hard to make, and is there something that can be done to make it more easily?
Cooking Soundtracks

Combining cooking with music and taking a stroll down memory lane with black beans.
Roasted Veg Redux

Got leftovers? Turn them into a quick weeknight pasta dinner.
Two is Better than One

Double your pleasure: Make your tacos with two tortillas
Vegetable stock? Really?

Just what is the difference between stock and broth, and is it really possible to have a vegetable stock?
Food Matters

In his new book, award-winning cookbook author Mark Bittman proposes an eating plan to improve the health of people, planet, and pocketbook.
Frank Stitt's Bottega Favorita

Back in 1988, Frank Stitt, a third-generation Alabamian, opened Bottega Italian Restaurant in Birmingham. Blending southern ingredients with Italian culinary techniques, Stitt’s Bottega was a delicious success, as is his inspiring new book.
American Cheeses

In this delightful book, Clark Wolf travels from West to East, stopping often along the way to introduce us to his favorite cheeses and the artisans who make them. It’s hard to imagine a better guide.
Anolon Advanced French Nonstick Skillet

This 12-inch pan’s hard-anodized aluminum construction delivered the kind of heat conduction you’d expect from a high-quality, traditionally surfaced fry pan.
Swiss Diamond Fry Pan

We can’t vouch for whether fusing nonstick compounds with diamond crystals is what makes the difference for this pan, but we can testify that sticking isn’t an issue.
Scanpan Professional Fry Pan

This 11-inch pan is a standout for its easy maneuverability. It's well balanced, with a handle that’s rounded and tapered in just the right places.
Cuisinart Green Gourmet Nonstick Skillet

Well balanced, this pan is classically shaped with gently sloping sides and a rolled edge for easy pouring.
Jenn-Air Appliances in Oiled Bronze

Jenn-Air offers wall ovens, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwaves, warming drawers, and chimney hoods in oiled bronze.
Trash Can in Bronze

Oxo's Good Grips Touch Can is a tall and narrow column of bronze.
Moen Faucets with Bronze Finish

Moen now offers many of its kitchen faucets in an oil-rubbed bronze finish.

Make it Tonight

Cafe Con Tres Leches Cake (Coffee Tres Leches Cake)

Cookbooks, DVDs & More

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