There are few things that epitomize summer backyard gatherings better than the barbecue grill. Maybe it’s burgers by the pool, hot dogs and brats at the lake, or even caramelized and smoky grilled fruit to top off an evening on…
When it comes to the good things in life, there’s nothing better than biting into an ooey, gooey, fudgy brownie. But there’s nothing worse, perhaps, than finishing it off with the taste of a charred crust. While there are quite…
When it comes to slow-cooked meats, it’s hard to beat brisket. This sizeable beef cut — which comes from a lower chest beneath the ribs — is full of muscular connective tissue. However, let it patiently tenderize, and you get…
Static Media / Shutterstock There’s nothing better than biting into perfectly cooked juicy meat, especially when it’s been imbued with the subtle aroma of the wood it was smoked over. After all, there’s a reason all those Texas-inspired mesquite-flavored barbecue cuts fill…
starwood_culinary / Instagram Salads can be difficult to perfect, especially when entertaining large crowds. Attaining a tasty rendition is doable, but crafting a vegetable side with a flair requires more ingenuity. So, to introduce a new spark to a Caesar…
Whether Chesapeake Bay blue crab, Alaskan king, Florida stone, or Pacific Northwest Dungeness crab, America’s crustacean deliciousness spreads from sea to shining sea. There’s also a never-ending supply of tips and tricks for boiling, steaming, or baking fresh crabs, regardless…
Static Media / Shutterstock / Getty Bobby Flay has come a long way from his days of learning to cook with an Easy-Bake Oven when he was about eight or nine years old. Since then he has starred in a…
Whether you’re prepping for a poolside hangout or simply in the mood for barbecue, you can’t go wrong with chicken. Recipes range from the classic, like this oven-baked barbecue chicken, to the ultra-flavorful á la bourbon-chile barbecue chicken. No matter the specifics, however,…
In the hierarchy of steaks, sirloin doesn’t get much love. It lacks the robust, unctuous fattiness of a ribeye, the tenderness of filet, or the versatility of New York strip. But that doesn’t mean it’s unworthy. It’s a lean, full-flavored…
Vanilla holds such an irreplaceable spot in the world of dessert and sweet treats that sometimes it’s hard to imagine it in anything else. To one’s surprise, however, it’s a perfect fit for so many savory dishes — steak being…