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Our 4th of July Ritual Is Less About Hot Dogs and More About Dumplings

When cookbook author Hetty McKinnon moved to New York, she cooked all the American holiday classics. Five years later, she's creating some classics of her own.

The Most Popular Food at This Japanese 4th of July Party Is My Mother's Filipino Barbecue

As a child on a Japanese naval base, Rezel Kealoha found fireworks in her mother's marinade.

On the Fourth of July, My Family Feels the Most Caribbean

A tale of lobster rolls, mango chow, and beastly-cold Carib beer.

"It's Hard for Me to Wrap My Chef-y Brain Around, But Our Barbecues Aren't Really About the Food."

Chef Katy Smith can't replicate the carne asada of her wife's childhood. So she's creating new traditions that have the same flavor.

Why You Should Use a Cast Iron Skillet on Your Grill

You'll never need to turn on your oven in summer again.

A Surprisingly Civil Debate About Gas Versus Charcoal

Two renowned cooks. Two grilling styles. One conversation that, somehow, never devolved into name-calling.

Taste Test: Ice Cream Sandwiches

Fourteen sandwiches entered. Only one truly melted our hearts.

My Father, the Egg King

Fiery, chile-packed omelets were enough to get me out of bed when I was a teenager. Today I get up for the memories of the man who made them.

Taste Test: Lime Seltzer

Out of 17 bubbly waters, one sparkled above the rest.

Goodbye, Maida: A Remembrance of Maida Heatter by Her Final Book Editor

The legendary cookbook author, who passed away this week at 102, inspired millions of home bakers—including the one who would go on to edit her final book.

Make Your Own Damn Birthday Cake!

It's not a command, it's an anthem.

The Realistic Path Toward an Environmentally Friendly Kitchen

You don't need to be one of those Instagrammers whose yearly garbage output fits into a single jar. You just need to stop being so hard on yourself.

When It Comes to Marinating Your Meat, the Third Dip's the Charm

A marinade is marvelous once. But it's even better when you use it again (and again).

Secrets of the Happy Vegetarian Clan

Plant-based cooking for the entire family doesn't mean pasta every night. Here's how Hetty McKinnon, author of the new cookbook Family, put the whole crew on a green diet that they can't get enough of.

These Asparagus Ribbons Are Our Springtime Dinner Goals

They're not just pretty—they're tender, grassy, and delicious.

How to Freeze Strawberries

Don't let the season pass without saving a little sweetness for later. Here's the best way to preserve the flavor of a perfect strawberry.

The Cut of Chicken Your Butcher Won't Tell You About

Next time you're seeking out chicken cutlets, skip the breasts and head straight to the dark meat instead.

A Big Batch of Big Beans Is a Big Help (When It Comes to Dinner)

Everything a little bean can do, a big bean can do better.