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How to Make Kabobs

Perfect Kabobs Every Time: Steak, Chicken & Scallop Skewers

Grilled Pork Chops with Snow Peas

Grilled Pork Loin Chops — How to Cook Them From Frozen Without Drying Them Out

Spicy Meatballs in Beer Chili Sauce

Spicy Meatballs in Beer Chili Sauce Recipe

Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Mustard

Bratwurst with Sauerkraut and Mustard — The Recipe for All Three Components

Wild Game Chili Recipe

Wild Game Chili Recipe

Texas Hash Recipe

How to a Make Texas Hash Recipe: A Crowd-Pleasing Dish

Steak au Poivre Recipe

Steak au Poivre — The Peppercorn Crust, the Cognac Pan Sauce, and the Technique

Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Barbecue Baby Back Ribs That Turn Out Tender Every Time

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I’ve been cooking seriously since the mid-1980s — self-taught, a lot of trial and error, and genuinely interested in why things work in the kitchen. I started this site in 1997 because I couldn’t find cooking writing that explained the reasoning. Still at it.

G. Stephen Jones at a food hall Full story →

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