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The 'Sustainable Oil' That Michelin-Starred Chefs Are Obsessed With
New “cultured oils” from Zero Acre Farms and Algae Cooking Club are taking off. Chefs say they’re better for the environment, handy in the kitchen, and taste just as good.
Pasta With Ramp Pesto and Guanciale
Is it necessary to blanch, then shock, the ramp greens? If you want a super-green (not khaki) pesto, it is.
Brown Butter and Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies
Using chocolate wafers instead of chips is a cookie game-changer.
The Best Granola Brands, According to Bon Appétit Editors
Whether you like your clusters nutty, grain-free, or not too sweet, we’ve got a granola pick for you.
97 Salad Recipes Because 100 Would Be Too Many
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Cooking Tips & Techniques

Level up your kitchen skills

For the Juiciest Grilled Meat, Marinate It in Soda

Soda’s acidity tenderizes meat like chicken, while its sugar boosts caramelization.

I Need Easy Meals for My Kids

On this episode of Dinner SOS, Chris and Didn’t I Just Feed You hosts Stacie and Meghan offer tips on how to make family cooking easier.

How to Tell If a Cantaloupe Is Ripe, Sweet, and Juicy

Use these four tips to grab a good melon at the market.

What to Read

Stay on top of the latest in restaurants and food culture

How One Editor Discovered an Unknown Writer Named Julia Child

In 1959, publishers looked down upon cookbooks. But when the book editor Judith Jones came across Julia Child’s manuscript, she knew she was onto something big.

The Best Poutine in Montreal

From tried-and-true classics to inspired new spins, these are the nine top spots for a curd-squeaking, gravy-drenched Quebecois specialty.

For Some Diners, Loud Restaurants Are the Opposite of a Party

Interacting with waitstaff and fellow diners in a restaurant can be isolating and anxiety-inducing for hard-of-hearing diners. Some restaurants are finding ways to be more welcoming.

What I Eat as a 28-Year-Old Laid-Off Marketer on Unemployment Aid in Buffalo, NY

I receive $441 a week in unemployment assistance. Between job interviews and a matinee movie, I make Turkish eggs, pasta alla Norma, and a Thai basil eggplant stir-fry.

Editors’ Picks

Inspiration for your next meal

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What to Buy

Product recs and reviews, editor favorites, and the best deals to shop

Can Alice Mushroom Chocolates Help Us Focus and Sleep Better?

Three BA editors fell down the rabbit hole to see whether these functional mushroom chocolates actually work.

Breville’s Countertop Multi-Cooker Is Coming for Your Full-Size Oven

This countertop cooker does everything better and more efficiently. It’s more ergonomic too.

The Best Instant Noodles Are Frozen

The bouncy, chewy, highly slurpable frozen noodles BA editors swear by.

I Cleaned My House Using Only Blueland Products for a Month

Here’s what happened when I switched to subscription-based, eco-friendly cleaning products.

I Need New and Exciting Fish Recipes

This week on the Dinner SOS podcast, Chris and Shilpa help two salmon lovers add some new fish recipes to their repertoire.