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It’s almost impossible to buy just a couple of ribs of celery, even though that’s usually all you need. Instead,…

Want to add some extra challenge to your walk? Or want to tone down your too-tough run? “Jeffing” may be…

Do your salads get boring? Begging for more flavor, maybe some crunch? I have the best fix: tiny, transformative, crispy…

Toast grains in a hot pan or pot until they crackle and release a nutty aroma. Then cook them as…

Fish fillets like salmon taper at the tail, which means the thin end almost always overcooks before the rest is…

Blooming your spices—briefly toasting them in hot oil before adding the meat—is the effortless upgrade that takes Taco Tuesday from…

Oatmeal boils over because the starches in the oats thicken the cooking liquid into a gel that traps steam bubbles…

Many apple pie recipes call for pre-cooking your apples before baking. Macerating apples eliminates this step, saving you time and…

Is your roasted broccoli coming out dry and leathery? Do not blame yourself. Blame the geometry of broccoli. It is…

While convenient, store-bought barbecue sauces are often too sweet and thick. To fix this, add a splash of neutral vinegar…