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Help, I Have Food Allergies. What Can I Cook?
Good Questions

Q: I have quite a predicament. I have recently been put on a limited diet by my doctor for food allergies and sensitivities. For at least three months, I have to avoid all sources of eggs, dairy, soy,...

Quick Tip: Season Under the Skin

Whether or not you're a fan of crispy skin, have you ever thought about seasoning under it? This is one of our favorite ways to prepare whole birds since the skin seals in the juices while the herbs a...

Taste Boosters: Eight Ways to Add Smoky Flavor to a Dish

A subtle hint of woodsy smoke is one of our absolute favorite flavors in a dish - meat-based or vegetarian. Of course, cooking food on a charcoal grill will give us the flavor we crave, but we can thi...

Quick Tip: Cook with a Clean Slate

When you're building the base for a soup or braise, things can get chaotic pretty quick in that pan. To make sure each new ingredient added gets its own quality time with the hot surface of the pan, c...