Max Kelly

Cooking the shrimp with their shells on helps them retain flavor; scoring them along the back lets you remove the vein and makes peeling easier. Win-win.

Working in batches ensures okra that's golden and tender, not soft and slimy.

Try a combination of strawberries and rhubarb in this buckle-inspired breakfast cake.

Toasted seeds add crunchy texture to this flavorful side dish. Dressing them with a little olive oil and seasoning with salt and pepper makes it that much better.

Using a cookie cutter as a guide to shape and form the scones instead of rolling and cutting them out ensures tenderness.

If you can’t find burrata, fresh mozzarella makes a fine substitute.