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Master the basics of American cooking, from techniques, like how to cook the perfect burger, to the equipment and terms you should know.

American Food Techniques

See How a Hot Grill Brings Out the Best In Beets

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Blazing Mango Hot Sauce

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Too Many Tomatoes? Here Are Ways to Keep Them Around

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American Food Techniques

The Best Inexpensive Cuts of Meat You Can Buy
American Food Techniques

Make the Easiest, Tastiest Peach Dessert Ever

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Have you Tried Halloumi Cheese Yet?
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Arborio Rice Substitutes for Risotto Recipes
American Food Techniques

What Is a Good Way to Remove Cherry Pits Without a Pitter?
American Food Techniques

Follow This Tutorial on How to Make Your Own Mayonnaise
American Food Techniques

What Is a Flexitarian?
American Food Techniques

The Best Way to Peel a Peach
American Food Techniques

How to Shuck Oysters Like a Pro
American Food Techniques

3 Delicious Ways to Cook Corned Beef Perfectly
American Food Techniques

10 Tips for Perfect Burgers
American Food Techniques

Extend Summer's Bounty by Freezing Fresh Cherries
American Food Techniques

3 Simple Steps for Perfectly Roasted Beets
American Food Techniques

How to Make Soft or Crispy Cookies
American Food Techniques

How to Cook Up Giant, Amazingly Flavorful Goose Eggs
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Easy Steps to Perfectly Grilled Skirt Steak

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American Food Techniques

7 Tasty Ways to Eat and Use Kumquats in Recipes
American Food Techniques

Tips and tricks to keep avocados green and fresh!
American Food Techniques

Choosing the Best Potatoes for Mashing
American Food Techniques

3 Easy Ways to Steam Green Beans
American Food Techniques

How to Cook Fork Tender Oxtails
American Food Techniques

Learn How (and When) to Wash Strawberries
American Food Techniques

The Best Way to Cook Swordfish Steaks
American Food Techniques

Master the Delicate Task of Strawberry Storage
American Food Techniques

Step-by-Step Guide to Fabulous Pan-Fried Fish
American Food Techniques

How to Get Perfectly Ripe Peaches (and Store Them After)
American Food Techniques

12 Boston Sandwiches That You Need To Try Right Now
American Food Techniques

Toasty, Yummy Walnuts on the Stove or in the Oven
American Food Techniques

Here's a Step-By-Step Tutorial On How to Properly Smoke Salmon
American Food Techniques

How to Prepare and Cook Sun-Dried Tomatoes
American Food Techniques

What Is a Pescatarian? What Do Pescetarians Eat?
American Food Techniques

3 Simple Ways to Steam Carrots

American Food Techniques

Three Quick and Easy Ways to Steam Broccoli
American Food Techniques

How Do You Braid a 3-Strand Challah?
American Food Techniques

See How to Cook Dried Beans Perfectly Every Time
American Food Techniques

The Right Oil for Cooking Fish, From Sauteeing to Frying
American Food Techniques

How Do You Make Gravy Using a Roux?
American Food Techniques

Can a Slow Carb Diet Help Vegetarians Lose Weight?
American Food Techniques

This Step by Step Guide Makes Lemony Good Preserved Lemons Easy
American Food Techniques

The 6 Best Dairy-Free Milk Alternatives
American Food Techniques

Ran Out of Sour Cream? Try these substitutions.
American Food Techniques

6 Common Myths About the Raw Food Diet Debunked
American Food Techniques

15 Quick and Tasty Fig Recipes
American Food Techniques

Where Can I Buy Vegetarian Ingredients?
American Food Techniques

Make the Most of Mussels With These Cooking Methods
American Food Techniques

Your Handy Guide to Baking Without Butter
American Food Techniques

Is the Raw Food Diet Right for You?
American Food Techniques

4 Simple Ways to Cook Wild Rice

American Food Techniques

Beware of These 11 Foods That Contain Hidden Dairy Products
American Food Techniques

How Do You Boil a Bushel of Crabs?
American Food Techniques

How to Get Your Morel Mushrooms Squeaky Clean
American Food Techniques

Never Cook Your Live Lobster the Wrong Way Again
American Food Techniques

How to Go Vegetarian
American Food Techniques

How to MacGyver A Grilled Cheese Sandwich In Any Situation
American Food Techniques

Pairing Wine With Seafood: 8 Great Matches
American Food Techniques

How Do You Tell if an Egg Is Fresh or Not?
American Food Techniques

A Full List of Herbs to Absolutely Have in Your Pantry
American Food Techniques

Prep Strawberries Perfectly for Any Dish
American Food Techniques

Is Goat's Milk Healthier Than Cow's Milk?
American Food Techniques

Ways to Substitute Lentils in Your Diet
American Food Techniques

How to Slice Peaches Like a Pro: Your Illustrated Guide
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Expecting vegetarians at Thanksgiving? Read this first.
American Food Techniques

Remove the Heads From Shrimp in a Snap
American Food Techniques

Easy Methods to Toast Almonds at Home

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