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Pro-Level Tonkatsu • An expert method helps you fry meaty pork chops to crunchy, juicy perfection.

Grilled Chicken All Summer Long • A trio of inspired chicken breast dinners sees you through the dog days—and beyond.

Sicily’s Vibrant Grill Sauce • Salmoriglio, the island’s lemony, garlicky herb dressing, makes grilled seafood and meats shine.

Korea’s Gooiest Bar Snack • Bound with gobs of stretchy mozzarella and mayo, corn cheese is a perfect sidekick to beer and barbecue.

The Glories of Gado Gado • There’s nothing like sambal kacang, the tangy, spicy, funky, rich peanut sauce that dresses Indonesia’s signature salad.

Beyond Caprese • Take this summer’s tomato salads to the next level with crunchy toppings, fresh herbs, punchy alliums, and bright citrus.

For the Love of Fresh Corn • Make the most of summer’s sweetest crop with our innovative approaches to basic techniques plus smart prep and storage tips.

Eggplant Turns to Silk • Plush, garlicky zaalouk is Morocco’s anytime meze.

Pesto of the Islands • Pantelleria’s little-known pesto is defined by what grows on the isle’s hot, rocky landscape. Most notably: capers.

All-Time Best Biscuit Breakfast Sandwiches • Sausage, egg, and cheese on a biscuit is always a home run—but strategy and smart techniques make it a grand slam.

High-Summer Blueberry Galette • Cradle sweet-tart, peak-of-summer fruit in the butteriest, flakiest pastry.

The Best Food Storage Bags • We want a strong, leakproof bag—reusable or not—that closes securely without a fuss and keeps food fresher longer.

All About Tofu • Tofu—from silken to firm and more—is an essential ingredient in East Asian and Southeast Asian cuisines. Follow along to learn more about this versatile food.

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EQUIPMENT CORNER

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