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Cooking hacks, entertaining tips, and dinner party how-tos that bring the spirit of dining out at restaurants into your home kitchen.

Does Hershey’s Perfectly Chocolate Cake Live up to Its Name?
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The recipe on Hershey’s cocoa box makes a bold promise, but the chocolate company is nothing if not confident

By Rai Mincey
Does Hershey’s Perfectly Chocolate Cake Live up to Its Name?
Eater at Home

The recipe on Hershey’s cocoa box makes a bold promise, but the chocolate company is nothing if not confident

By Rai Mincey
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The Best Pasta Salad Recipe Is No Recipe at AllThe Best Pasta Salad Recipe Is No Recipe at All
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Pasta salad is the kind of dish intended for cleaning out the fridge, not exact measurements

By Amy McCarthy
How to Do Summer
Yes, You Should Make Your Own Shaved Ice at Home This SummerYes, You Should Make Your Own Shaved Ice at Home This Summer
How to Do Summer

Whether you’re making kakigori, bingsu, or snow cones, here’s how to do it

By Kat Thompson
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The Best Gifts Under $50 for People Who (Really) Love FoodThe Best Gifts Under $50 for People Who (Really) Love Food
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Light up their life with Levain cookie candles, Pamela Anderson’s pickles, and a kitsch dinner-party-themed puzzle

By Francky Knapp

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Holiday Gift Guides
17 Very Cool Food Gifts to Buy Before They Sell Out17 Very Cool Food Gifts to Buy Before They Sell Out
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Including a rare collaboration from Big Sur Bakery, a sleek Japanese toaster oven, and a luxury chocolate chess set

By Francky Knapp
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The Grills and Smokers That True Pitmasters LoveThe Grills and Smokers That True Pitmasters Love
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Time to upgrade your summer barbecue situation to pro levels

By Jamie Feldmar
Buy This Thing
This Yakitori Grill Will Be the Star of Your Next TailgateThis Yakitori Grill Will Be the Star of Your Next Tailgate
Buy This Thing

Eating stuff off sticks is more fun

By Kat Thompson
Where to Eat: Fall Back in Time
A New Cookbook Compiles Recipes From Gravestones Around the WorldA New Cookbook Compiles Recipes From Gravestones Around the World
Where to Eat: Fall Back in Time

From snickerdoodles to cheese dip, these recipe epitaphs — compiled in a new cookbook — will live forever

By Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton
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Le Creuset? More Like Le Creu-Save a Bunch for October Prime Day!Le Creuset? More Like Le Creu-Save a Bunch for October Prime Day!
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Le Creuset fans, mount up: We’re riding into the Prime Day forest for markdowns on our favorite Dutch ovens, bakeware, and beyond

By Alex Zaragoza
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Prime Day Is the Time to Score the Best Deals on Really Nice KnivesPrime Day Is the Time to Score the Best Deals on Really Nice Knives
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From a stunning Japanese knife set to a set of German steak knives for 72% off, these October Prime Day deals make the cut

By Alex Zaragoza
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Ninja’s 8-in-1 Space-Saving Air Fryer Is 36% Off for Prime DayNinja’s 8-in-1 Space-Saving Air Fryer Is 36% Off for Prime Day
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Designed to flip on its side when not in use, this do-it-all appliance is going to be a game-changer for holiday cooking

By Alex Zaragoza
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Major Deals You Can Still Snag for October Amazon Prime DayMajor Deals You Can Still Snag for October Amazon Prime Day
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The big October Prime Day event is almost over. Grab Vitamix blenders, Breville’s editor-fave mini oven, and more

By Alex Zaragoza
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These Fab Food-Centric Gifts Are Still on Sale for October Prime DayThese Fab Food-Centric Gifts Are Still on Sale for October Prime Day
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Hurry up and snag chic Great Jones bowls, Fishwife tinned fish, Ghia non-alcoholic aperitif and more.

By Alex Zaragoza
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This Is the Iron That Keeps Spago’s Dining Room FlawlessThis Is the Iron That Keeps Spago’s Dining Room Flawless
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An investigation on which iron helps the bustling Beverly Hills restaurant maintain 300 pristine tablecloths every night

By Khushbu Shah
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The Best Early October Prime Day Deals, Handpicked Just For YouThe Best Early October Prime Day Deals, Handpicked Just For You
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Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days event is on its way, so start early with savings on a Yeti cooler, Noma book, and more

By Alex Zaragoza
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How to Throw a Dinner Party: 8 Tips From Girl & the Goat’s Stephanie IzardHow to Throw a Dinner Party: 8 Tips From Girl & the Goat’s Stephanie Izard
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Don’t arrive early, but do bring some tahini dip in a head-turning bowl

By Francky Knapp
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How to Throw a Dinner Party: 11 Tips From Nick Curtola of the Four HorsemenHow to Throw a Dinner Party: 11 Tips From Nick Curtola of the Four Horsemen
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The chef behind Brooklyn’s coolest wine bar shares his wisdom on how an amazing dinner party (hint: batch your cocktails)

By Hilary Pollack
What Makes a Recipe Craveable?
Books

In this excerpt from her new book, food writer Ruby Tandoh unpacks why every recipe now looks and sounds the same

By Ruby Tandoh
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The Secret Ingredient Is TimeThe Secret Ingredient Is Time
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An up-close look at the transformative moments that make food magical

By Amy McCarthy and Kat Thompson
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Go Eat OutsideGo Eat Outside
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By Eater Staff
Go Eat Outside
The Ultimate Guide to Cooking Korean-Style Barbecue While CampingThe Ultimate Guide to Cooking Korean-Style Barbecue While Camping
Go Eat Outside

From the meat cuts to bring (and marinate!) to how to set up your grill

By James Park
Go Eat Outside
Hwachae Is the Perfect Camping Cool-DownHwachae Is the Perfect Camping Cool-Down
Go Eat Outside

It’s cold, sweet, refreshing, and offers everyone a chance to get involved

By Bettina Makalintal
Go Eat Outside
Consider the Savory (Cheese) S’moreConsider the Savory (Cheese) S’more
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How to remix your next campfire s’more, according to a cheesemonger

By Kat Thompson
Go Eat Outside
The Best Camping Cookware for Outdoor Cooking BeginnersThe Best Camping Cookware for Outdoor Cooking Beginners
Go Eat Outside

All the gear you need to fire up seriously memorable campsite meals

By Karl Hess
Go Eat Outside
Sometimes the Best Outdoor Meals Come in a PouchSometimes the Best Outdoor Meals Come in a Pouch
Go Eat Outside

The best ready-to-eat, just-add-water pouches for backpacking and camping

By Ben Mesirow
Go Eat Outside
Raising the (Granola) BarRaising the (Granola) Bar
Go Eat Outside

From Nature Valley to Kind to Chewy, the best (and sometimes worst) granola bars to throw in your backpack

By Jaya Saxena
Go Eat Outside
This Prefrozen Sbagliato Slushie Is a Refreshing Campsite TreatThis Prefrozen Sbagliato Slushie Is a Refreshing Campsite Treat
Go Eat Outside

All you need are a few ingredients and a freezer bag

By Jess Mayhugh
Go Eat Outside
A Mocha Tiramisu Perfect for Campsite AssemblyA Mocha Tiramisu Perfect for Campsite Assembly
Go Eat Outside

This recipe from the camper cookbook “Out There” can be made in advance for a wonderfully layered outdoor dessert

By Kat Thompson
Go Eat Outside
Cambodian-Style Grilled Corn Brings Street Food Flavor to the FireCambodian-Style Grilled Corn Brings Street Food Flavor to the Fire
Go Eat Outside

This recipe, by Nyum Bai chef Nite Yun, bathes corn in coconut milk and fish sauce for a delicious char

By Kat Thompson
Go Eat Outside
This Easy Trout Rillette Recipe Makes Camping Feel FancyThis Easy Trout Rillette Recipe Makes Camping Feel Fancy
Go Eat Outside

Campfire-roasted trout is a fire-kissed tradition for many. Chef Brian Howard takes it one (deceptively simple) step further.

By Kat Thompson
The 15 New Cookbooks We’re Excited About This Fall
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New cookbooks from Alison Roman, Samin Nosrat, Hetty Lui McKinnon, and more will inspire you to gather over a good meal

By Bettina Makalintal, Nadia Chaudhury and 5 more
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The Best Coolers for CampingThe Best Coolers for Camping
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By Stephanie Ganz
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Stressed About the Back-to-School Transition? Here’s How to Make Meal Prep EasyStressed About the Back-to-School Transition? Here’s How to Make Meal Prep Easy
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Streamline your lunchbox prep with unitasker tools, freezer-safe containers, and meal kits for kids

By Francky Knapp
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Late Summer Is the Perfect Time to Bust Out a Freezer MugLate Summer Is the Perfect Time to Bust Out a Freezer Mug
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When the summer heat kicks up an intolerable thirst, we’re ready to celebrate for at least one reason: It’s time for a frosty mug.

By Stephanie Ganz
Meals That Made Us
The Tomato Sandwich That Launched a Small NY Restaurant EmpireThe Tomato Sandwich That Launched a Small NY Restaurant Empire
Meals That Made Us

The owners of Dame make the famed sandwich as they reflect on opening three West Village restaurants together

By Emily Venezky and Eater Video
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The Current Grill Changed My Mind — Electric Grills Actually RuleThe Current Grill Changed My Mind — Electric Grills Actually Rule
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Sick of smoke and propane? Same. Turns out there are quite a few perks to electric grills, and virtually no learning curve.

By Stephanie Ganz
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You Can Now Buy Pamela Anderson’s PicklesYou Can Now Buy Pamela Anderson’s Pickles
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The $38 pickles, made from a secret family recipe, are the latest splashy collaboration from Flamingo Estate

By Francky Knapp
From PunchExternal Link
Before You Throw Away Those Fruit ScrapsBefore You Throw Away Those Fruit Scraps
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By Lizzie Munro
That’s So 2005
This Frozen Penicillin Recipe Is the Cure for Mid-Aughts NostalgiaThis Frozen Penicillin Recipe Is the Cure for Mid-Aughts Nostalgia
That’s So 2005

A slush of Scotch, ginger, honey, and lemon, this whiskey sour twist livens up a summer party

By Jess Mayhugh
That’s So 2005
Magnolia Bakery’s Banana Pudding Recipe Is Bliss in a BowlMagnolia Bakery’s Banana Pudding Recipe Is Bliss in a Bowl
That’s So 2005

The New York bakery may be famous for its cupcakes, but its banana pudding has always been its sleeper hit

By Rebecca Flint Marx
That’s So 2005
The Salad Recipe That Changed Kale as We Know ItThe Salad Recipe That Changed Kale as We Know It
That’s So 2005

When chef Joshua McFadden made this kale salad in the mid-aughts, he didn’t realize that he was jump-starting a delicious cruciferous craze

By Rebecca Flint Marx
That’s So 2005
Sprinkles Red Velvet Cupcakes Conjure Sweet MemoriesSprinkles Red Velvet Cupcakes Conjure Sweet Memories
That’s So 2005

Few things are as emblematic of 2005 as a red velvet cupcake from Sprinkles

By Kat Thompson
That’s So 2005
Momofuku’s Pork Belly Bao Still Sings 20 Years LaterMomofuku’s Pork Belly Bao Still Sings 20 Years Later
That’s So 2005

The recipe for Momofuku’s famed pork buns is relatively easy, but does require patience

By Kat Thompson
That’s So 2005
A Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe That’s Just Extra EnoughA Lobster Mac and Cheese Recipe That’s Just Extra Enough
That’s So 2005

A dish as over-the-top as the decade that made it famous, it’s surprisingly easy to make at home — just don’t sleep on the dry mustard powder

By Ivy Manning