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7 Tips From Professional Chefs That Are Guaranteed to Make You a Better Griller

7 Tips From Professional Chefs That Are Guaranteed to Make You a Better Griller

Who speaks barbecue better than these Wolfgang Puck, Tom Colicchio, and Charlie Palmer?

5 Simple Steps to Building a Better Sandwich

5 Simple Steps to Building a Better Sandwich

Love sandwiches? Join the club.

7 Tips for Making Better Lasagna

7 Tips for Making Better Lasagna

Here's how to get the most out of your layered and baked pasta.

How to Cook the Perfect Cacio e Pepe Pasta Every Time

How to Cook the Perfect Cacio e Pepe Pasta Every Time

You’re only four ingredients away from divine intervention.

This Under-the-Radar Trader Joe’s Product Will Breathe New Life Into Pasta and Pizza

This Under-the-Radar Trader Joe’s Product Will Breathe New Life Into Pasta and Pizza

When shopping for non-perishables, reach for this underrated jar.

5 Delicious Ways to Upgrade Your Next Bowl of Ramen (Yes, Even If It’s Instant)

5 Delicious Ways to Upgrade Your Next Bowl of Ramen (Yes, Even If It’s Instant)

Give your dehydrated noodles some much-deserved jazziness.

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7 Simple Shortcuts for Better Homemade Pizza

7 Simple Shortcuts for Better Homemade Pizza

With a few simple tweaks, you can fire up a great pizza in your own kitchen.

Infused Booze Is the DIY Gift Everyone Really Wants

Infused Booze Is the DIY Gift Everyone Really Wants

Find out how to customize and package your own flavor-infused liquor like a true mixologist.

The Simple Technique That Will Take Your Roasted Potatoes to the Next Level

The Simple Technique That Will Take Your Roasted Potatoes to the Next Level

This One Surprising Ingredient Swap Will Change Pesto as You Know It

This One Surprising Ingredient Swap Will Change Pesto as You Know It

I Coated Roasted Vegetables in This Pantry Staple and the Results Were Unreal

I Coated Roasted Vegetables in This Pantry Staple and the Results Were Unreal

5 Trader Joe's Sauces That Will Transform Even the Most Basic Dishes—and Leftovers

5 Trader Joe's Sauces That Will Transform Even the Most Basic Dishes—and Leftovers

The DIY Deconstructed Deviled Egg Bar Is One of the Greatest Hostess Hacks of All Time

We found the easiest appetizer ever that'll makes it look like you put in hours of effort.

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Kate Middleton Smoothie

Kate Middleton Smoothie

How to Make Classic Cranberry Sauce

How to Make Classic Cranberry Sauce

This Banana Bread Has a Secret Ingredient

This Banana Bread Has a Secret Ingredient

These Cheesy Cauliflower Biscuits Are The Perfect Healthy Treat

These Cheesy Cauliflower Biscuits Are The Perfect Healthy Treat

What to Do With Leftover Cornmeal

What to Do With Leftover Cornmeal

How to Make a Healthier Caesar Salad

How to Make a Healthier Caesar Salad

You Need to Try These Dark Chocolate Beet Cookies

You Need to Try These Dark Chocolate Beet Cookies

This Boring Frozen Dinner Just Got a Major Makeover

This Boring Frozen Dinner Just Got a Major Makeover

3 Crazy Delicious Nacho Recipes

3 Easy Nacho Recipes That Are Anything But Expected

7 Ingenious Hacks to Make Hot Chocolate Even Better

7 Ingenious Hacks to Make Hot Chocolate Even Better

Inexpensive Ideas for Party Food

Inexpensive Ideas for Holiday Party Food

3 Ways to Upgrade a Frozen Cheese Pizza

Upgrade Your Frozen Cheese Pizza

8 Upgraded Burger Recipes

8 Upgraded Burger Recipes

Add Applesauce to Your Food

Add Applesauce to Your Food

How to Reheat Leftover Pasta so It’s as Delicious on Day Whatever as It Was on Day One

How to Reheat Leftover Pasta so It’s as Delicious on Day Whatever as It Was on Day One

Alternative Ways to Serve Waffles

Alternative Ways to Serve Waffles

Stir-Ins for Brownies

Stir-Ins for Brownie Recipes

Spice Up Your Meals

Spice Up Your Meals

Dressing Up Boxed Mac-and-Cheese

Dressing Up Boxed Mac-and-Cheese

The Gear

The Details

Setting Up the System

Setting Up the System

Easy Add-Ins for Stuffing

Easy Add-Ins for Stuffing

Grilled Cheese, 4 Ways

Grilled Cheese, 4 Ways

Chicken Salad, 4 Ways

Chicken Salad, 4 Ways