How to Cook
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From the meat cuts to bring (and marinate!) to how to set up your grill


How to remix your next campfire s’more, according to a cheesemonger


Canned and fresh lychee are perfect for cocktails, salads, and more


“Why do I keep doing this? No one asked for barbacoa in a pit.”


Underbaked cookies, begone


With some simple maintenance, a cast-iron skillet is basically indestructible


Pasta salad is the kind of dish intended for cleaning out the fridge, not exact measurements


New cookbooks from Morgenstern’s, Salt & Straw, and Malai have the scoop on making great ice cream at home


Salads taste better when carrots, zucchini, and papaya are shaved into long, noodle-like strands


Start by making sure you properly load the dishes


These ancient cooking tools are perfect for quesadillas, steak and eggs, and more


Whether it’s in cocktails or marinades, fruit preserves can lend complexity and flavor to many different dishes


The sweet, swirly loaf looks more complicated than it is


Why do all the cooking yourself?

Bouncy, pungent, and creamy, century eggs are everyday staple in China — and contrary to their name, don’t take that long to make


You can elevate almost any baked good with this undersung pantry hero


Any bland vegetable is transformed with this one cool trick: frying the crap out of it


For many Jews, gefilte fish is the bête noire of the Passover Seder table. It doesn’t have to be that way.

From mashed fruit to chickpea liquid, egg replacement options abound


Colatura fish sauce packs a perfect umami punch


Swirls of chocolate, cinnamon, and even black sesame


To find the best banana bread recipe on the internet, we tested four popular recipes that use different ingredients and techniques


And it’s adaptable to be completely vegetarian


Yes, you can eat it straight, but consider its use in pancakes, dips, and more


The only tool you’ll need is a thermometer


Caesar potato salad, Caesar bean dip, and warm cabbage Caesar salad are just the tip of the crouton


But were afraid to ask, for fear of looking uncool in your favorite restaurant


My five-day journey of brining and braising the St. Patrick’s Day staple yielded delicious results


Keep your blade sharp, your bowl clean, and your motor running


Whether it’s simmered in curries or milk for ice cream, lemongrass provides a citrusy punch to everything it touches


To find the best tomato soup, we tested four popular recipes that use different techniques, including the Instant Pot and roasting fresh tomatoes


As a lifelong hot chocolate person, I’ve learned that the best hot chocolate is usually the hot chocolate you make yourself


Whether you pan-fry, roast, or bake with it, the condiment everyone loves to hate might just be your next cooking staple


Invest in a butter crock if you want soft, spreadable butter on hand


It takes two days to make Shanghai soup dumplings. I’m here to tell you it’s worth every second.


Wondering how to make (and perfect) coffee with a Moka pot? So is the internet.


The brine from pickles, capers, and other preserved foods is packed with flavor that can supercharge your meals


When I decided to make chewy biang biang noodles at home, I learned that patience — and good thwacking skills — are the key to success


Pistachio spread can be used in tiramisu, chocolate bars, conchas, and more

Lost in the criticism of TikTok’s tallow skincare trend? It’s not tallow — it’s beef lard.