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Our newest guide outlines everything you need to ensure that your quintessential American summer feast goes down perfectly. Read more

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Bright lemon flavor and charred-yet-moist, evenly cooked meat are the hallmarks of good souvlaki. They’re also the hardest traits to get right. Read more

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We appreciate wood’s strengths in the kitchen—from solid teak slabs to lightweight bamboo—and gathered some of our favorite kitchen tools that live up to their looks. Read more

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Here's a refreshing idea: Ditch the pricey juice bar and cool down this summer with a homemade melon smoothie. Read more

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Make every cookout count this summer. Explore our editors' favorite grilling gadgets. Read more

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We strongly recommend grinding your own meat—whether in a meat grinder or using our easy food-processor technique—for the most tender, juicy, flavorful burgers. Read more

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This is the one-stop resource for assembling the dreamiest (and most worthwhile) wedding registry ever. Read more

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Grilling whole trout is quick and easy. The only problem? Getting it off the grill in one piece. Read more

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Craving the real flavors of Mexico in your own kitchen? Keep the taco party going with our list of essentials every kitchen should have for Mexican cooking success. Read more

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We were sold on this nutty grain even before we realized how fast and easy it is to cook. Read more

Featured stories from the July/August 2015 issue

Introducing Peri Peri Chicken

The key to making this spicy African dish is to treat it like classic barbecued chicken—but give it kick.
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Really Good Whole-Wheat Pancakes

Forget everything you’ve heard. The more whole-wheat flour you use, the more tender (and foolproof) the pancakes will be. Just be sure your flour is fresh.
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Ultimate Char-Grilled Steak

The secret to delivering a charcoal-grilled steak with a killer crust and perfectly cooked meat from edge to edge? Keep the coals in the chimney.
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Cherry Clafouti

This baked French custard studded with fresh fruit would be a simple and satisfying dessert—if we could nail its finicky texture and prevent the cherries from turning soggy.
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Knife Sharpeners

What if you could buy a sharpener that not only repaired the new breed of ultrathin chef’s knives but also honed the wider cutting edge of more traditional blades?
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Supermarket Balsamic, Unmasked

In recent years, Italy has created a new set of guidelines for mass-produced balsamic vinegar. We wanted to know if these new laws guarantee a better-quality product.
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In the Battle of Cheddar Cheese, which side emerges victorious?

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As everyday kitchen tools, knives require care. But what does that entail?

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