Desserts

Zucchini Bread

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Grating the zucchini is the messy part—shreds fly everywhere, and the smell of fresh vegetable hits your nostrils hard. You’ll want to…
Desserts

No-bake Cheesecake

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Making a no-bake cheesecake means dealing with the mess of crushed cookies and melting butter, then pressing it all into a pan…
Main Course

Grilled Salmon With Asparagus

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You start by patting the salmon dry, feeling the firm flesh under your fingertips, then brushing it with oil and seasoning. The…
Appetizers

Heirloom Tomato Tart

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Lining up the sliced heirlooms on the tart shell is where the mess begins—juicy drips and uneven edges, but you get a…
Sides

Potato Salad

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Making potato salad is about getting those potatoes just right—firm but tender, with a bit of a bite. I usually boil them…
Sides

Grilled Zucchini Boats

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Starting with the zucchini, I slice them in half lengthwise, then scoop out the soft flesh with a teaspoon, feeling the cool,…
Desserts

Berry Trifle

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Making a berry trifle means dealing with wet layers that can slip and slide if you’re not careful. I always lay down…
Main Course

Pulled Pork Sliders

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Pulling apart a good pork shoulder is a sticky, noisy process. I keep my fingers coated in a bit of sauce, ripping…