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Ask a Nutritionist: Is It Okay That My Four-Year-Old Still Doesn't Feed Himself?
We got the low-down from a nutritionist on pickiness, portion sizes, and hunger signals in kids.

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Don't Miss Lettuce Season!
You only have two chances per year for pristine leaves. Don't blow it.

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11 Things to Read Before You Throw That 4th of July Barbecue
You don't need another person telling you how to grill a burger. But you do need to know these marinating, skewering, and beer-chilling tips.

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Cooking In America: Four Stories of Cooking on the 4th of July
Four women. Four celebrations. Zero hot dogs.

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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.
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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.

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On the Fourth of July, My Family Feels the Most Caribbean
A tale of lobster rolls, mango chow, and beastly-cold Carib beer.
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"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.

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Why You Should Use a Cast Iron Skillet on Your Grill
You'll never need to turn on your oven in summer again.


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A Surprisingly Civil Debate About Gas Versus Charcoal
Two renowned cooks. Two grilling styles. One conversation that, somehow, never devolved into name-calling.

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Taste Test: Ice Cream Sandwiches
Fourteen sandwiches entered. Only one truly melted our hearts.

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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.


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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.


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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.

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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).

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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.

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These Asparagus Ribbons Are Our Springtime Dinner Goals
They're not just pretty—they're tender, grassy, and delicious.