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Build a Better Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Tips and recipes from chef Terrance Brennan
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How to Choose and Prepare Shrimp

Tips for selecting — and cooking — the sweet, pink seafood
Fake It, Don't Make It with Salsa

Not enough time? Just add salsa
How to Grill Everything: A Video Demonstration

Watch and learn how to prepare flatbread, salmon, asparagus, and other foods on the grill
Upgrading Everyday Kitchen Staples

Take butter and eggs from good to gourmet
When to Spend More on Pantry Essentials

Take four meal building blocks from basic to gourmet
Freezer Fundamentals

Twenty-seven tips for wrapping, storing, and thawing all the foods you freeze
Navigating the Farmers' Market

What to know before you go
What to Buy at a Japanese Market

Explore the healthy staples of this Asian cuisine
What to Buy at an Armenian Market

Explore the abundant offerings of this Middle Eastern cuisine
How to Host a Cheese Party

Assemble a memorable spread that takes just one hour to set up, start to finish
Storing and Serving Wine

Go beyond the cork with the latest innovations
Upgrade Your Home Bar

The bottles, gadgets, garnishes, and gear you’ll need to stock your home bar for any occasion
Lemonade, Remade

Four fresh takes on summer's classic beverage
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