Expert Advice

Expert Advice
Welcome to Our Korean Barbecue Disco Party
Your guide to grilling (and dancing) until sundown with plenty of banchan, grilled pork belly, oysters, and makgeolli.

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How to Make Crackly, Crispy Chicharrones at Home
We've got the deets on the meaty kind, too.

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Do I Always Have to Refrigerate My Eggs?
We consulted with some public health experts (and an Epicurious writer with backyard chickens) to get to the bottom of the question.

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This Easy Marinade Is the Secret to Quick and Flavorful Grilled Chicken Breasts
This simple grilled chicken is anything but plain.

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Campari Is the Secret Ingredient in Your New Favorite Salad Dressing
It’s not just for any cocktails anymore—Campari gives your salad (or roasted vegetables) a bittersweet, citrusy punch.

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This No-Bake Cheesecake Is the Ultimate Easy Make-Ahead Dessert
Forget water baths and the oven. The key to making a flawless cheesecake is not baking it.

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Do You Need to Refrigerate Peanut Butter?
Should you refrigerate peanut butter? Experts weigh in on the virtues of keeping it cold versus the convenience of keeping it spreadable.

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Cook Chickpeas Confit-Style for Maximum Flavor and Barely Any Effort
Not that we had to tell you “chickpeas bathed in oil with tons of garlic” was a recipe for success.

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How to Clean Your Pastry Brushes (Trust Us, They Need It)
Say goodbye to greasy, dirty bristles and learn how to clean your pastry brush the right way.

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How to Make the Ultimate Breakfast Burrito
Learn how to make a breakfast burrito with bacon, egg, and cheese—plus a fantastic homemade flour tortilla and tortilla chips for crunch.

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How to Roll a Burrito for Your Next Handheld Meal
Learn how to roll a burrito from chef Alan Delgado of Los Burritos Juarez.

Ingredients
7 Great Heavy Cream Substitutes
No matter what’s cooking, there’s a heavy cream substitute you can swap into your recipe.

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How to Cook Asparagus
Headed to the grill? The oven? The stovetop? Take our favorite methods for cooking asparagus with you.

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Summer’s Best Brownies Are Baked on the Grill
Yes—grilled brownies are delicious, and a great addition to your next barbecue. Learn how to bake brownies on the grill.

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How American Fell for Chicken-Washing
Should you wash chicken before cooking? Julia Child said yes, but today’s experts say no.

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Lane Cake Is a Boozy, Coconut-Filled Southern Classic
Take your time baking Cheryl Day’s Lane cake for a true taste of Alabama.

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How to Make a Better Tofu Scramble
A vegan cookbook author tells us how to make tofu scramble so it’s better-tasting, every time. Learn five essential tips for better tofu scramble.

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How to Make the Juiciest, Most Flavorful Tsukune at Home
A few chef tricks for the very best, juiciest Japanese grilled chicken meatballs. Learn how to make tsukune on your grill at home.

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The Optimal Chicken Temperature for Every Part of the Bird
It’s not as simple as 160°F and done.

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How to Set Up Your Charcoal Grill for Optimal Cooking Every Time
Direct heat? Indirect? A two-zone, three-zone, or direct fire? No matter your desired grilling situation, this illustrated guide will explain everything.