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Hearty weeknight and weekend dinner recipes, from 30-minute skillet meals to slow-braised centerpieces. Every recipe is tested in our test kitchen, with detailed technique notes, ingredient substitutions, and real-world timing.

Smash Burger Technique: The Cast Iron Press That Beats Restaurant Burgers
Dinner

Smash Burger Technique: The Cast Iron Press That Beats Restaurant Burgers

Rachel SummersPublished: February 5, 2026 · Updated: May 21, 2026

There is a sound that a smash burger makes when the spatula hits the loose ball of beef on a…

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Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw
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Crispy Fish Tacos with Cilantro Lime Slaw

Rachel SummersPublished: January 29, 2026 · Updated: April 24, 2026

Few dishes embody the fresh, vibrant essence of coastal Mexican cuisine quite like authentic fish tacos. When done right, they’re…

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10 min read
Beef Pho: The 4-Hour Bone Broth Method
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Beef Pho: The 4-Hour Bone Broth Method

Tom NakamuraPublished: January 27, 2026 · Updated: June 3, 2026

Vietnamese phở bò with 4-hour beef-bone broth, star anise and cinnamon spice infusion, rice noodles, raw beef slices that cook in the bowl. The Hanoi winter classic.

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5 min read
Korean Corn Dogs: The Crispy Cheese-Pull Street Food Everyone Loves
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Korean Corn Dogs: The Crispy Cheese-Pull Street Food Everyone Loves

Tom NakamuraPublished: January 22, 2026 · Updated: April 24, 2026

Why Korean Corn Dogs Have Conquered Global Street Food Related: our Fish Tacos recipe. For more tips, check out this…

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13 min read
Slow Cooker White Bean Chili
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Slow Cooker White Bean Chili

Rachel SummersPublished: January 13, 2026 · Updated: June 3, 2026

White-bean chicken chili in the slow cooker — cannellini beans, mild green chiles, smoked cumin, lime, and shredded chicken. The 8-hour set-and-forget January dinner.

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5 min read
The Creamiest Risotto Without Constant Stirring
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The Creamiest Risotto Without Constant Stirring

Rachel SummersPublished: December 18, 2025 · Updated: April 18, 2026

Risotto represents one of the most iconic dishes in Italian cuisine, yet it’s also one of the most misunderstood.

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13 min read

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