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St Patrick's Day
1 Go Green With Healthy Broccoli Romanesco
Cooking Basics
2 Make Your Own Hot Dog Bar
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3 Learn How to Pickle Anything
baking
4 Sweet Success: 10 Tips For Baking the Perfect Macaron
Get the Dish
5 Get the Dish: Magnolia Bakery Cupcakes
Cooking Basics
6 How to Prep Peppers For Jalapeño Poppers
Cooking Basics
7 Swap Pasta For Spaghetti Squash This Week
Cooking Basics
8 Learn the Starbucks Fundamentals to Home Coffee Brewing
party planning
9 Create the Perfect Wedding Candy Buffet
Food News
10 How to Curb Salt — but Not Flavor — in Your Cooking
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11 Make Tuna Tartare at Home With This Recipe From a Top Chef
Eco
12 The Case For Packing Your Lunch in a Mason Jar
Cooking Basics
13 How to Stock Your Home Bar
Cooking Basics
14 5 Tips on Cooking Healthy For One
restaurants
15 How to Eat at a Trendy Restaurant
Cooking Basics
16 Know Your Techniques: Large Dice
knives
17 What to Look For in a Chef's Knife
Cooking Basics
18 6 Ways to Take Your Soup Up a Notch — Without Adding Actual Cream
Cooking Basics
19 How to Select the Perfect Oyster Assortment
Cooking Basics
20 Know Your Techniques: Mince
Tips
21 Hosting a Dinner Party? Read This Beforehand!
cooking tips
22 How to Care For Stainless Steel Water Bottles
Eco
23 How to Prepare Artichokes For Steaming
Starbucks
24 How to Taste Coffee Like a Pro
By now you're probably familiar with MyPlate, the government's new food pyramid replacement; in case you hadn't heard, based on the updated guidelines, Americans are consuming far more sodium than they should. And new research suggests that overconsumption of salt affects cognitive function. High blood pressure, water retention, and stupidity? That's too much to bear. The good news is that there Read more
Need a refresher this grilling season? Seasonal vegetables are an easy place to start, and whether you're prepping your veggies or preheating your grill, we've got you covered. The key? Timing is everything! We demonstrate our technique for cooking zucchini, asparagus, and portobello mushrooms, although this technique can be applied to your choice of produce. Watch our tutorial to master Read more
The quick pickling trend is showing no signs of stopping, so why not get on the bandwagon and make your own pickles? All you need are some spices, cucumbers, and time. Watch the video now and see how it's done! Read more
When it comes to easy entertaining, there's no drink we love more than sangria! While we enjoy many variations, such as berry Rosé or green grape, there's nothing like the classic red wine version. Want to learn how to make it? Watch the video now and see how basic sangria is done. Read more
Have you ever wondered how to make a signature dish at one of your favorite restaurants? Well, get excited because our video series Get the Dish teaches you how it's done! When it comes to cupcakes, there's nothing like Magnolia's classic vanilla cupcake. It's the treat that started the cupcake craze — so we went inside their bakery in LA to learn the technique to making perfectly delicious Read more
A delicious burger is like a work of art. The meat should be smoky and charred on the outside, but juicy and tender on the inside. The cheese should be melted, the condiments crisp and fresh, and the bun toasted, but soft. Once you've mastered the basic method, it's fun to get experimental with the ingredients. But before you can do that, you've got to learn how to make a traditional burger. Read more
Many party dips and spreads are served alongside crostini, little crunchy toasts. They're incredibly easy to make and can be topped with everything from vegetables to cheese to seafood. Once you know the basic technique, you can get creative with the crostini toppers. Watch the video and learn how to make crostini now. Read more
Historically, walnuts haven't been an ingredient that comes to mind often when I'm cooking — I typically eat them out of my hand and in banana bread, but that's about it. But recently, I attended a seminar with cooking host Joanne Weir and the California Walnut Board and Commission, where we enjoyed a walnut-centered lunch. From that broadening meal, I learned so many new ways to incorporate Read more
Simple syrup is one hot ingredient right now, and what's so great about it is that it takes minimal effort to create something special and useful. We've been noticing unique and exciting flavor combinations and recipes, like rhubarb and rosewater syrup, popping up all over the place. To make your own flavored simple syrup, all you need to do is add whatever flavoring component (citrus zest, Read more
Recently, I met with bartender and English Gins brand ambassador Erick Castro. Over a couple of gin drinks, Castro and I talked about making cocktails at home. I asked him what's the best way for a cocktail enthusiast to stock their home bar. He not only shared the spirits he recommends, but he also provided some helpful tips. If you're into making and enjoying libations, from classic cocktails Read more
