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Better Control, Better Coffee

Better Control, Better Coffee

Season 2015 Episode 6
2:20
Black Pepper Soufflé

Black Pepper Soufflé

Season 2015 Episode 7
0:51
Ice Shell

Ice Shell

Season 2015 Episode 8
1:04
Green Eggs and Ham

Green Eggs and Ham

Season 2015 Episode 9
2:55
Salmon 104 °F

Salmon 104 °F

Season 2015 Episode 10
4:24
Crab Benedict

Crab Benedict

Season 2015 Episode 11
1:01
Homemade Honey Glazed Ham

Homemade Honey Glazed Ham

Season 2015 Episode 12
2:52
How to Mince a Shallot

How to Mince a Shallot

Season 2015 Episode 13
0:45
Corned Beef

Corned Beef

Season 2015 Episode 15
1:08
The Science of Microwaves

The Science of Microwaves

Season 2015 Episode 16
1:49
Chocolate Chip Cookies

Chocolate Chip Cookies

Season 2015 Episode 17
2:01
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Decoding Tough & Tender Cuts

Season 2015 Episode 4

Ever stood at the butcher counter, bamboozled by the smorgasbord of meat with confusing names like short rib, short loin, sirloin, shank, and flank? We have too. The good news is that there's a method to the madness. Watch our one-minute video on meat cuts, then march on over to the butcher and order some, with confidence.

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Here’s how to throw the epic medieval feast you never knew you needed.
Tender, Crispy-Skinned Whole Suckling Pig
3:58
Wow your fellow Game of Thrones fans with this over-the-top feast centerpiece.
Egg White Hollandaise
2:39
All the velvety texture of hollandaise, with half the fat.
Julienne Veggies in a Flash
1:34
Try this two-step trick for painlessly whipping up elegant matchsticks on the fly.
Master Your Mandoline
1:47
Learn to use a mandoline correctly, and you’ll save serious time in the kitchen.
The Fastest Way to Make Funky, Spicy, Flavor-Packed Kimchi
2:50
No, it’s not traditional, but it’s fun, flavorful, and crazy quick.
Crystal-Clear Juice
1:27
It may be thousands of miles to the tropics, but island-worthy drinks are one step away.
Citrus Supremes
1:35
Like canned mandarins, but fresher and juicier—and almost as easy.
American-Pistachio Aioli
2:17
Perk up a fish sandwich with this rich, nutty twist on aioli.
How to Make Squeaky Cheese Curds Just Like Beecher's
5:05
Can we come up with a recipe for squeaky cheese curds almost as incredible as Beecher’s?
Steamed Buns
4:35
Dreaming of Momofuku’s steamed buns? Make them at home with this streamlined recipe.
Smooth & Creamy American Pistachio Butter
3:59
A smooth, creamy, pistachio-flavored riff on Nutella.
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