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Call it a crisp or call it a crumble—whatever you call it, you're going to be making it all summer long.

And did we mention the whole meal is cooked on one sheet pan?

Chocolate bark is the answer for when you want to give a homemade treat but you don't have much time.

A cool, sweet, herby, creamy smoothie can be hard to master. But a recipe isn't the answer. Instead, use this step-by-step guide to smooth(ie) awakenings.

Party mix is what happens when all your favorite snack foods get together in one hard-to-resist jumble of crunchy spiced fun, and you don't need a recipe to make it.

It's time to get your gratin on.

Italian nonnas don't follow recipes when they make ragù, and you won't have to either once you learn this simple technique.

Master this basic technique, and you'll be making perfect veal, pork, eggplant and zucchini parmesan, too.

You're going to want to make chicken salad all summer long with this simple blueprint.

This dreamy dip just might steal your place as life of the party.

Make icy-sweet granita with any kind of liquid or juice by following this simple technique.

Dill-pickle-chip chicken? Salt-and-vinegar-chip chicken? Japanese-shrimp-chip chicken? The possibilities are as wide as the snack aisle.

Because oven-baked dips are exactly what you need for the coldest days and the biggest football games.

A dish of baked oatmeal makes even the chilliest mornings better.

Risotto may seem fancy, but it's actually super simple to make. Memorize this easy technique and you'll never have to look at a recipe for risotto again.

August weather + gorgeous tomatoes = gazpacho on repeat.

This crispy, oven-braised chicken can be made countless different ways. But it's always easy and delicious.

Pork tenderloin will be your go-to Tuesday night dinner once you learn these simple techniques.