Grilled Chicken Breasts

The key to avoiding the charred skin and dried-out meat that plague most grilled chicken breasts is all in how you set up the fire. Read more

Ultimate Chocolate Cupcakes

There’s only so much chocolate you can cram into a cupcake before the texture literally falls apart. To get our fill, we had to think beyond the batter. Read more

Creamy Gazpacho

Most Americans know gazpacho as a chunky liquid salsa. In Spain, the most famous version is a creamy puree. But to get it right, we’d need more than just a good blender. Read more

Recipes

Memphis-Style Dry-Rub Ribs

Memphis pit masters pride themselves on pork ribs with dark, crusty bark and distinctive chew. We wanted the same bragging rights from our own backyard.

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Memphis-Style Barbecued Spareribs on a Gas Grill

Equipment Reviews

Smokers

Though plenty of rib and brisket enthusiasts convert their grills into makeshift smokers, proper lower-temperature smoking is best achieved with a designated appliance. Right?

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Taste Tests

Hot Dogs

Americans spend $1.5 billion on store-bought hot dogs. We compiled a 20-person tasting panel to determine where that money should be spent.

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How To Cook

How to Dice Tomatoes

Many recipes call for ripe tomatoes cut into 1/4-inch dice. Here's an easy way to produce uniform pieces.

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