Expert Advice

Expert Advice
James Beard: He's More American Than We Are
A man with a bowtie killed Continental snobbery and taught us how to love the food we cooked, from sea to shining sea.

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How is "Natural" Wine Different From the Stuff You're Drinking?
Spoiler alert: the definition of natural wine isn't really cut-and-dry.

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Set Up a Self-Serve Cereal Bar for Your Kids and Sleep In Tomorrow
Parents of early risers: this will transform your weekend mornings.

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Why You Shouldn't Buy Your Dad Whiskey Stones for Father's Day
They don't work nearly as well as plain old ice.

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How to Frost a Layer Cake Like a Pro
Uneven layers and messy frosting be gone. It’s easier to whip up a professional-looking layer cake than you think.


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How to Clean Leeks
Here's how to make sure you get all the grit out of these sweet, mild alliums before you get cooking.

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How to Brew a Perfect Pot of Tea
Turns out it's a little more complicated than pouring hot water over a tea bag.


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How to Master the French-Style Omelet
Learn how to make a classic French omelet, and you'll never go back to the dry American version.

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How to Make Beef Bone Broth
Bone broth hasn't always been trending, but it has always been delicious. Here's how to make this protein-rich liquid gold.

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How to Cook and Stuff a Pork Loin Roast
This beautiful dish may look impressive and complicated, but it really only requires a good knife and a few easy steps. Just follow our guide!

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How to Master Chocolate Ganache
Learn how to make chocolate ganache and you'll master beautiful truffles, cakes, frostings, and tarts with just three ingredients.

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Watermelon Cake Is the Worst Part of Summer
We want to go into hibernation until this stops.

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How Do I Roll Out Pie Dough and Crust Perfectly Every Single Time?
It's pie season! Here's your guide to rolling that dough out right.

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How to Make the Crunchiest Fried Shrimp
In Week 3 of Epi's Kitchen Olympics, we're taking fried shrimp out of the shrimp basket—and onto your dinner plate.



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How to Keep Blueberries From Getting Moldy in the Fridge
'Tis the season for ripe, sweet blueberries—don't let your pint fall prey to mold.

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This French Summer Dinner Party Involves a Lot of Mayonnaise
Make le grand aioli (aka aioli served with lots of things to dip in it) your new favorite easy, festive, tres chic way to entertain this summer.