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Guacamole

Techniques Working with Avocados Cutting Avocados Variations Bacon-Guacamole Grilled Cheese Fruity Guacamole Guacamole Deviled Eggs Mexican Guacamole Pasta Shrimp-Guacamole Dip

Fresh Tomato Salsa

Techniques Choosing and Storing Tomatoes Cutting Tomatoes Cutting Jalapeños Chopping Cilantro Storing Salsa Variations Bacon-Corn Salsa Easy Bruschetta Mexican Pizza Salsa Eggs South-of-the-Border Gazpacho

Hummus with Pita Chips

Techniques Ingredient Facts Peeling Garlic Chopping Parsley Great Hummus Dippers Variations Mediterranean Sandwiches Pesto-Hummus Pasta Spicy Black Bean Hummus Sriracha–Roasted Bell Pepper Hummus Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus

Brie in Puff Pastry with Cranberry Sauce

Techniques Removing the Rind from Cheese Choosing the Ooze Puff Pastry Know-How Variations Artichoke-Olive Brie Balsamic Strawberry Brie Fig and Walnut Brie Pear, Raspberry and Bacon Brie Tomato-Basil Brie

Salmon with Basil Pesto

Techniques Making Pesto Other Uses for Pesto Variations Basil, Roasted Red Pepper and Walnut Pesto Cilantro Pesto Greek Salmon with Basil Pesto Shrimp and Fettuccine with Basil Pesto Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto

Italian Stuffed Mushrooms

Techniques Working with Mushrooms Variations Bacon and Parmesan Stuffed Mushrooms Gorgonzola and Hazelnut Stuffed Mushrooms Jalapeño Popper Stuffed Mushrooms Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms Spinach and Sun-Dried Tomato Stuffed Mushrooms

Throw Together an Amazing Charcuterie board Caramelized Onion, Nectarine and Bacon Flatbreads

Techniques Making Pizza Crust Caramelized Onion Tips Other Uses for Caramelized Onions Variations Caramelized Onion and Blueberry Flatbread Caramelized Onion, Apple and Prosciutto Flatbread Caramelized Onion, Chicken and Pesto Flatbread Caramelized Onion, Cranberry and Pomegranate Flatbread Caramelized Onions with Grape or Pear Flatbread

Bruschetta

Techniques Capers Broiling Broiling Tips Variations Apple, Fontina and Pistachio Bruschetta Artichoke-Parmesan Bruschetta Beef Tenderloin Bruschetta Black Bean and Cotija Bruschetta Brie, Raspberry and Pear Bruschetta

Polenta Nuggets with Sriracha Dipping Sauce

Techniques What Is Polenta? Tips for Making Polenta Variations Bacon-Cheddar Polenta Nuggets Caprese Polenta Nuggets Chive-Pepper Polenta Nuggets Polenta Cups Polenta Nuggets with Basil Pesto

Unforgettable Mains

Legendary Chicken Taco Pizza

Techniques Making Pizza Crust Make-Ahead Pizza Dough Shaping and Prebaking Pizza Dough Variations Barbecue Pizza Chicken Ranch Pizza 5-Cheese Pizza Mediterranean Pizza Sausage and Kale Pizza

Company-Worthy Roasted Chicken and Vegetables

Techniques Preparing Chicken (or Turkey) for Roasting Carving Chicken or Turkey Variations Herb-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables Maple-Glazed Thyme-Roasted Chicken and Vegetables Orange-Rosemary Roast Chicken and Vegetables Provençal Roast Chicken Chicken Gravy

Chicken Noodle Soup

Techniques Making Bone Broth Slow-Cooker Chicken Bone Broth Variations Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Soup Chicken Rice Soup Chicken, Spinach and Tortellini Soup Root Vegetable Chicken-Pasta Soup Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup

Individual Chicken Pot Pies

Techniques Making Pot Pies Family-Size Pot Pie Variations Chicken Divan Pot Pies Colorful Veggie Pot Pies New Orleans Pot Pies One-Dish Pot Pies Portabella Chicken Pot Pies Tuna Pot Pies

Spiced-Up California Burgers

Techniques Making the Best Burgers Grilling Tips Variations Bacon-Cheddar Burgers Black-and-Blue Burgers Mushroom-Swiss Burgers Bun Options Saucy Substitution

Easy Beef Tacos

Techniques Making Great Tacos Add Toppings Variations Black Bean and Rice Tacos Chicken Tacos Hearty Burritos Smoky Adobo Beef Tacos Spicy Beef Tacos

Savory Meat Loaf

Techniques Making a Great Meat Loaf Variations Basil Meat Loaf Cheesy Meat Loaf Italian Meat Loaf Meat Loaf and Mashed Potatoes Dinner Meat Loaf Sandwich

Perfectly Grilled Steaks

Techniques Getting the Steaks Ready Getting the Grill Ready Controlling the Heat Preventing Flare-Ups Taming Flare-Ups Oiling the Grill Grate Cooking the Steaks Making Sear Marks Determining Doneness Variations Black-and-Blue Steaks Garlicky Grilled Steaks Steak Salad with Balsamic Dressing Steaks with Caramelized Onions Steaks with Steak Sauce

Beef Stew

Techniques Best-Ever Beef Stew Variations Beef Stew Dinner Chunky Tomato-Pepper Beef Stew Confetti Beef Stew Harvest Beef Stew Slow-Cooker Beef Stew Sweet Potato–Pea Beef Stew

Garlic Herb Pork Chops

Techniques Ingredient Whys The Secrets of Dredging Panfrying Tips Variations Breaded Southwest Pork Chops Dijon-Herb Pork Chops Lemon-Chive Pork Chops Orange-Ginger Pork Chops Pork Chops Piccata

Slow-Cooker BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Techniques Tips for Slow-Cooker Success Variations Coleslaw-Topped Pork Sandwiches Maple-Bourbon BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches Mexican Garlic-Lime Shredded Pork Sandwiches Orange-Thyme Pulled Pork Sandwiches Shredded Pork Taco Pizza

Slow-Cooker Barbecued Ribs

Techniques Making Tender, Fall-Off-the-Bone Ribs Slow-Cooker Tips Variations Beer-Braised BBQ Ribs Chili-Orange Ribs Hot-Sweet Ribs Molasses-Mustard Ribs Ribs with Cherry Cola BBQ Sauce

Panfried Fish

Techniques Buying Fish Storing Fish Cooking Fish Variations Browned-Butter Panfried Fish Caprese Panfried Fish Garlic-Butter Panfried Fish Panfried Fish with Mango Salsa Parmesan and Lemon Panfried Fish

Sweet Potato and Chick Pea Tikka Masala

Techniques Making a Curry Cooking Vegetables and Meat Adding Body Variations Butternut Squash Tikka Masala Cauliflower and Chick Pea Tikka Masala Chicken Tikka Masala Shrimp Tikka Masala Tikka Masala with Cilantro-Lime Rice

Orange-Sesame Tofu with Broccoli

Techniques Cooking with Tofu Stir-fry Tricks Variations Orange-Sesame Noodle Bowl Orange-Sesame Tofu with Asian Noodles Orange-Sesame Tofu with Broccoli and Carrots Orange-Sesame Tofu with Cauliflower and Pea Pods Orange-Sesame Tofu Wraps

How to Pull Off Thanksgiving Dinner One-Pot Mexican Lentils, Rice and Beans

Techniques Using Dried Beans Soaking Methods for Dried Beans Cooking Dried Beans Variations Mexican Lentil Burritos One-Pot Italian Red Lentils, Rice and Beans One-Pot Mexican Lentils and Chicken One-Pot Mexican Lentils and Sausage Speedy One-Pot Mexican Lentils, Rice and Beans

Family-Favorite Mac and Cheese

Techniques Making a Roux Variations Bacon and Broccoli Mac and Cheese Buffalo Chicken Mac and Cheese Crispy-Topped Mac and Cheese Hot Dog Mac and Cheese Mexican Mac and Cheese

Basic Omelet

Techniques “Eggs-traordinary” Omelets Variations Cheese Omelet Cheesy Vegetable Omelet Denver Omelet Ham and Cheese Omelet Sweet Berry-Almond Omelet

Cheesy Broccoli Frittata

Techniques Cooking Frittatas Removing and Serving Frittatas Variations Artichoke and Basil Frittata Canadian Bacon–Potato Frittata Caramelized Onion–Pancetta Frittata Corn and Salsa Frittata Sausage-Cheese Frittata

Irresistible Sides

Fabulous Oven Fries

Techniques Choosing and Preparing Potatoes Maximize the Crispy Exteriors How Crispy? Variations Basil-Parmesan Oven Fries Garlic-Pepper Oven Fries Seasoned Fries Sweet-and-Spicy Sweet Potato Fries Zesty Dipping Sauce for Fries

Creamy Potato Salad

Techniques Choosing Potatoes Cooking Potatoes Making Potato Salad Variations BLT Potato Salad Green Bean Potato Salad Herb Vinaigrette Potato Salad Peas and Cheese Potato Salad Southwest Potato Salad

Mashed Potatoes

Techniques Preparing Potatoes Making Mashed Potatoes Variations Buttermilk Mashed Potatoes Cheesy Mashed Potatoes Chipotle-Cheddar Mashed Potatoes Garlic Mashed Potatoes Mashed Potato Bowls

Fluffy Rice Fluffy Baked Rice

Techniques Cooking Rice Timetable for Cooking Rice Variations Cilantro-Lime Rice Jasmine-Lemon Rice Pilaf Mexican Cheesy Rice Mushroom Rice with Thyme Rice Pilaf

Bread Stuffing

Techniques Preparing Stuffing Stuffing Food Safely Customizing Your Stuffing Stuffing Know-How Variations Cornbread Stuffing Cornbread-Sausage Stuffing Giblet Stuffing Oyster Stuffing Sausage Stuffing Wild Rice Stuffing

Roasted Vegetables

Techniques Why Roast? Tips for Roasting General Roasting Times Variations Adding Roasted Veggies to Other Dishes Balsamic-Rosemary Roasted Veggies Italian Roasted Veggies Parmesan-Lemon Roasted Cauliflower Sweet-Hot Cumin Roasted Veggies

Garlicky Greens

Techniques Selecting and Handling Greens Cooking Greens Variations Creamed Garlicky Greens Crumb-Topped Greens Garlicky Parmesan Greens Spicy Collard and Beet Greens Sweet-and-Sour Spinach and Peppers

Build a Delicious Salad Sweet-and-Sour Coleslaw

Techniques Choosing Cabbage Cutting Cabbage Creamy or Vinaigrette? Make It a Slaw Slaw Suggestions Other Additions Variations Apple-Raisin Coleslaw Broccoli-Citrus Slaw Creamy Coleslaw Easy Asian Slaw Southwest Slaw

Fresh Herb Vinaigrette

Techniques Working with Herbs Choosing Herb Combinations Strong Herbs Blending Herbs Other Uses for Vinaigrette Variations Lemon-Lavender Vinaigrette Orange-Herb Vinaigrette Red Wine–Herb Vinaigrette Southwestern Vinaigrette Sun-Dried Tomato Vinaigrette

Creamy Balsamic Dressing

Techniques Salad Dressing Basics Alternatives to Vinegar What Is an Emulsion? Variations Beet Salad Fresh Berry Salad with Creamy Balsamic Dressing Herbed Balsamic Dressing Jalapeño Balsamic Dressing Raspberry-Almond Vinaigrette

Breads to Devour

Blueberry Muffins

Techniques Making Beautiful Muffins Using the Right Pan Tips for Great Muffins Variations Apple-Cinnamon Muffins Banana Muffins Chocolate Chip Muffins Lemon–Poppy Seed Muffins Snickerdoodle Muffins Streusel-Topped Blueberry Muffins

Banana Bread

Techniques Making Great Quick Breads Cutting Quick Breads Storing Quick Breads Variations Apricot-Banana Bread Banana–Chocolate Chip Bread Blueberry-Banana Bread Cranberry-Orange Banana Bread Strawberry-Banana Bread

Popovers

Techniques Popover Success Make-Ahead Popovers Variations Cheddar-Dill Popovers Garlicky Popovers Lemon-Chive Popovers Yorkshire Pudding Basil-Garlic Butter for Popovers

Customizable Muffins Pancakes

Techniques Making Great Pancakes Measuring Ingredients Mixing and Cooking Tips Variations Berry Pancakes Buttermilk Pancakes Churro Pancakes with Chocolate Glaze Pancakes with Fruity Yogurt Topping Whole-Grain Strawberry Pancakes

Raised Belgian Waffles

Techniques Making Light and Fluffy Belgian Waffles Working with Yeast Make the Batter Ahead Making Beautiful Waffles Variations Belgian Waffle Egg Sandwiches Belgian Waffles with Berry Cream Buttermilk-Bacon Belgian Waffles Chocolate Chip–Orange Belgian Waffles Waffle Ice-Cream Sandwiches

Caramel Sticky Rolls

Techniques Making Great Cinnamon Rolls Kneading Yeast Dough Variations Make-Ahead Caramel Sticky Rolls Chocolate-Caramel Sticky Rolls Cinnamon Rolls Maple-Pecan Rolls Orange-Pecan Sticky Rolls Streusel-Topped Cinnamon Rolls

Baking Powder Biscuits

Techniques Secrets to Light and Fluffy Biscuits Working with Biscuit Dough Variations Bacon-Cheddar Biscuits Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches Buttermilk Biscuits Drop Biscuits Spicy Cornmeal Biscuits

Cornbread

Techniques Making Great Cornbread Variations Bacon and Swiss Cornbread Cheese and Chiles Cornbread Corn Muffins Pesto Cornbread Maple Butter Spread for Cornbread

Classic French Bread

Techniques Making Bakery-Worthy French Bread Cornmeal on the Cookie Sheet? Tapering the Loaf Slashing the Top A Pan of Hot Water Variations Bread Machine French Bread Olive-Walnut French Bread Pesto-Parmesan French Bread Seeded French Bread Whole Wheat French Bread Crusty Hard Rolls

Chewy Sourdough Bread

Techniques What Is a Sourdough Starter? How to Make a Sourdough Starter Variations Cheese Fondue with Sourdough Grilled Dill-Havarti Sourdough Crostini Herbed Sourdough Bread Whole Wheat Sourdough Bread Sourdough Bowl for Dips

Impressive Desserts

Extraordinary Chocolate Chip Cookies

Techniques Making Amazing Cookies Butter Know-How Softening Butter Cookie Sheets Successful Baking Greasing Pans Cookie Scoops Bake a Test Cookie Variations Candy Cookies Chocolate Chip Cookie ’Wiches Mint Chocolate Chip Cookies Peanut Butter–Chocolate Chip Cookies Whole Wheat Chocolate Chip Cookies

Classic Sugar Cookies

Techniques Successfully Rolling and Cutting Cookies Decorate-Before-You Bake Cookies Variations Almond Sugar Cookies Chocolate-Dipped Sugar Cookies Confetti Sugar Cookies Jam-Sandwich Sugar Cookies Swirled Sugar Cookies

Killer Candy Bar Brownies

Techniques Brownie Baking Secrets Adding Candy to Brownies Variations Brownies for a Crowd Candy-Brownie Ice-Cream Squares Coconut–Peanut Butter Candy Brownies Peanut Butter Overload Brownies White Chocolate–Almond Brownies

Party-Ready in 30 Minutes Chocolate Fudge

Techniques Choosing the Right Pan Mixing, Cooking and Cooling Candy Using a Candy Thermometer Testing Candy Temperatures Variations Cherry-Chocolate Fudge Mocha-Nut Fudge Penuche Peppermint-Topped Fudge Toffee-Chocolate Fudge

Peaches and Cream Shortcakes

Techniques Making Shortcakes Learn to Blanch Variations Blueberry-Orange Shortcakes Chocolate Chip–Strawberry Shortcakes Coconut-Mango Shortcakes Peach and Maple-Cream Shortcakes Raspberry-Peach Shortcakes

Chocolate Layer Cake

Techniques Prepping for Great Cakes Measuring Pans Greasing Cake Pans Tips for Cakes with Great Shape and Structure Baking Cakes Cooling and Pan Removal Cutting Cakes Variations Chocolate Cake with Strawberries Chocolate Sheet Cake Chocolate-Cappuccino Cake Chocolate-Caramel Cake Turtle Layer Cake

Fudge Frosting

Techniques How to Frost a Layer Cake Variations Fudge Topping Mexican Fudge Frosting Mint Fudge Frosting Mocha Fudge Frosting Fudge S’mores

Classic Apple Pie

Techniques Choosing the Best Apples Picking Pie Pans Freezing Filled Pies Thawing Frozen Baked Fruit and Pecan Pies Variations Blueberry Pie Cherry Pie Classic Peach Pie French Apple Pie Strawberry-Rhubarb Pie

Two-Crust Pastry

Techniques Tips for Making Tender, Flaky Pie Pastry Pastry Edge Treatments Variations Butter Crust Glazed Crust Shiny Top Crust Sugary Crust Glaze for Baked Pie

Lemon Cheesecake with Fresh Berry Topping

Techniques What Is a Springform Pan? How to Make a Beautiful Cheesecake Variations Almond Cheesecake with Fresh Berry Topping Coconut-Lemon Cheesecake Double Vanilla Cheesecake Lemon Cheesecake with Cherry Topping Orange Cheesecake with Berry Topping

Lemon Schaum Torte

Techniques Meringue Shell Tips Why Does Meringue Weep? Making Custard and Whipped Cream Variations Banana-Chocolate Meringue Torte Cherry-Berries Meringue Torte Creamy Peach Meringue Torte Lemon-Raspberry Meringue Torte Truffle-Filled Peppermint Meringue Torte

Chocolate Mousse

Techniques Separating Eggs Tempering Eggs Variations Chocolate Mousse Pie Chocolate-Almond Mousse Double Chocolate Mousse Mocha Mousse Zebra Mousse Dessert

Cold Brew Coffee Pie

Techniques Making Cold Brew Coffee Milk Making a Custard Making Whipped Cream Variations Banana–Cold Brew Coffee Pie Cinnamon–Cold Brew Coffee Pie Cold Brew Coffee Parfaits Cold Brew Coffee S’more Squares Toasted Coconut–Cold Brew Coffee Pie

Vanilla Ice Cream

Techniques Tips for Making Smooth and Creamy Ice Cream Making a Custard Chilling the Milk Mixture Variations Chocolate Ice Cream Eggnog Ice Cream Fresh Blueberry Ice Cream Fresh Peach Ice Cream Fresh Raspberry Ice Cream

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