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Adina Steiman

Special Projects Editor Emeritus

Lover of matcha, hater of fennel, defender of crescent dough.

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This Tomato Sauce Is So Simple, People Thought It Was a Hoax

Marcella Hazan's famous tomato, onion, and butter sauce seems impossible. Until you actually cook it.
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16 Ways Marcella Hazan Can Make You a Better Cook

Marcella didn't just give the amazing Italian recipes—she gave wisdom.
Recipes & Menus

This Week, It's All About Easy French Food

Not heading to France this week? Pretend you are with these sunny, summer recipes.
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Why Grilled Chicken Wings Are One of Summer's Greatest Pleasures

Buffalo wings don't hold a candle to these.
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Introducing the Brunch Sandwich of Your Dreams: The Diner Deluxe

This sandwich is everything. Because it contains everything.
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The Roast Chicken Upgrade That Will Change Your Summer

It's all about the pita.
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When in Doubt, Just Add Garlic Chips

Step aside, kale chips. These golden morsels are even more addictive.
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How I Learned to Cook the Most Expensive Steak Ever. Without Having a Heart Attack.

This insanely rich, ridiculously indulgent steak is scary to make at home. Until you actually try it.
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Right Now, Frozen Peas Should Be Illegal

Frozen peas do the trick most times of the year. But this month, it's all about the fresh stuff.
Recipes & Menus

The Low-Alcohol Summer Slush That Will Rule Your Summer

Don't let the pink color of this slushie fool you. It's definitely not the kind you grew up with.
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How to Make Montreal Steak Seasoning at Home

America's favorite steak spice didn't really come from Montreal at all.
Recipes & Menus

The Sicilian Slush

If you love the citrusy bite of Campari, it’s time to meet your new summer drink.
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Beer-Can Chicken Is a Hoax. Here's Why.

Balancing a whole bird on a can of beer is more than just useless. It can actually make your chicken taste worse.
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Chaat Is the Spicy, Crunchy Snack You've Been Looking For

Improvise your own version of this iconic Indian snack—no matter what you do, it'll be delicious.
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How a Jar Can Make Any Fresh Cheese Taste Better

Salad in jars? Just plain silly. Cheese in jars? Just plain brilliant.
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The Best Grocery Store in America Is Kalustyan's

More flavor per square foot than any other place on the planet.
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Prepping Artichokes Doesn't Have to Be Torture

The easiest way to cook these thorny thistles also happens to be the most delicious one.
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The Best Grocery Store in America Is Net Cost

It's not grim Communist bread lines. It's not Putin-era luxury. It's a wonderland of salt, smoke, and fat.
Holidays Events

How I'm Skipping Bread for All 8 Days of Passover (Without Going Crazy)

This year, I've made a promise to observe the laws of Passover for all 8 days. Can I do it without choking on matzo?
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Springtime for Hummus

This Middle Eastern dip might be a year-round classic, but that doesn't mean you can't customize it to fit the season, too.