Making S’mores Bars starts with crushing graham crackers into coarse crumbs, then pressing them into the bottom of a pan. You’ll spread a layer of gooey marshmallow on top, which …
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Getting a pitcher of white wine sangria together means chopping fruit, sometimes a little juice squirts out, and dealing with the sticky mess of citrus peel on your counter. The …
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Start by halving the peaches and removing the pits, then brush them lightly with oil. The sound of the fruit hitting the grill and the sizzle as they hit the …
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Making a blackberry crisp is a bit of a messy affair, especially when you’re trying to get the berries to break down just enough without turning into mush. I like …
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Setting up for beer can chicken means balancing a whole bird on an open can of beer, which often feels like wrestling a drunk bird. You’ll be handling raw poultry, …
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Making frozen yogurt bark means spreading a thin layer of yogurt on a parchment-lined tray, then sprinkling toppings before freezing. You’ll hear the slight crackle of the yogurt as you …
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I start by washing the spinach leaves thoroughly, then tearing them into bite-sized pieces directly into the bowl. The strawberries get hulled and sliced thin, the juice running a little …
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Making smoked pork ribs starts with the rough prep—pulling the membrane off the back, then massaging a thick layer of rub into every crevice. The smell of paprika, cayenne, and …
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Making Hawaiian Macaroni Salad means boiling pasta until just tender, then rinsing it under cold water to stop the cooking and cool it down quickly. You’ll chop up crunchy vegetables …
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Making cherry pie means dealing with sticky, juicy fruit that drips down your arms as you fill the crust. The sound of the tart filling bubbling up through the vents …
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