To find the best frozen chicken nuggets, Serious Eats editors taste-tested 14 different brands you're likely to find at your local grocery store or online, including Trader Joe's, Target's Good and Gather, and Costco's Kirkland.

Dining outdoors doesn’t always mean firing up a grill, and we’ve got eleven easy summer dinner recipes to prove it.

Looking for delicious ways to cook summer vegetables right now? These 12 recipes—including grilled lettuce, esquites, and vegetable lasagna—make the most of peak-season produce while skipping raw vegetables.

Cases of illness caused by the parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis continue to rise across the US, but health officials still haven’t identified the contaminated food behind the outbreak. Food safety experts explain what to know, how to lower your risk, and why you shouldn’t stop eating fresh produce.

Learn why flipping steak frequently creates a deeply browned crust, a more evenly cooked interior, and can even shorten cooking time.

Build a vibrant Vietnamese feast with these 12 recipes, including phở, grilled pork, savory seafood, and coconut-rich desserts.

Tired of pale, lackluster grilled steaks? This simple ingredient trick helps create a deeply browned, steakhouse-worthy crust without overcooking the meat.

After tasting our way through 13 different beef hot dog brands you’re likely to find at your local supermarket—including Kirkland, Boar’s Head, and Oscar Mayer—we found an overall winner we’d be happy to serve at our own cookouts.

Keeping pH in mind when cooking is the key to brighter colors, better textures, and more flavorful meals.

These five recipes prove that salmon on the grill is summer’s most elegant, easy meal, including classic fillets, steak medallions, and a couple of sweet and savory salmon burgers.

This Thai–cuisine–inspired make-ahead summer salad pairs juicy peaches and tender lentils with fresh herbs, fried shallots, and a punchy lemongrass-lime dressing.

To find the best cheddar popcorn, Serious Eats editors taste-tested seven brands you’re likely to find at your local supermarket and online, including Smartfood, Lesser Evil, and Boom Chicka Pop.

Crispy chunks of deep-fried battered chicken in a sweet, sour, and savory glaze packed with sesame flavor. The Chinese take-out classic, made in your own kitchen.

Blueberries don’t need much to shine, but there’s one ingredient I never skip when I’m cooking with the fruit.

That kitchen towel hanging by your sink could be spreading far more bacteria than you realize. Food safety experts explain why kitchen towels get dirty so quickly, the signs your towel is already too contaminated to keep using, and how often you should swap them out.

These watermelon recipes include refreshing salads, sweet sorbets, summery drinks, and more ways to enjoy the season’s juiciest fruit.

Discover the summer fruit dessert recipes Serious Eats readers save most on MyRecipes, including classic blueberry pie, peach crisp, and more.

These nine flavorful chicken dinners are ready in 30 minutes or less.

Stainless steel cookware sets should have everything you need, but are they worth the price? We tested 23 sets to find the best ones for everyday cooking.

These Greek chickpea fritters, known as revithokeftedes, are crisp, fluffy, herb-packed, and easy to make with pantry staples.

Those green shoots inside garlic cloves may look alarming, but they do not necessarily mean the garlic has gone bad. Here's what to know.

These bean salads—including a sweet, nutty chickpea and carrot salad and a herbaceous black bean salad—become even more delicious as they marinate in the fridge.

Tamarind is a sweet and sour ingredient used across a number of cuisines, including Thai, Mexican, Filipino, Indian. We spoke with multiple experts to learn about the different types, how to shop for them, and how to use them in your cooking.

These 10 make-ahead summer salads—including pasta salad, broccoli salad, and classic coleslaw—hold up in the heat, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your cookout.

This quick chickpea and carrot salad is the ultimate make-ahead summer side. It's ready in 15 minutes with crunchy carrots, plump raisins, and bold, fresh flavor.

These 12 deliciously homey casseroles evoke all the nostalgic vibes of Grandma’s kitchen, and they’re budget-friendly.

Learn how to make juicy, smoky pollo asado with a charred chile marinade, a rich schmaltz-based finishing sauce, and expert grilling tips for perfectly cooked chicken.

Whether the star of the show is extra-crispy fried chicken, creamy spiced chicken salad, juicy grilled chicken thighs, or moist smoky barbecue pulled chicken, these chicken sandwich recipes masterfully play with a host of flavors and textures—and give burgers a run for their money.

Fruit flies are inevitable at some point in our lives. We spoke to an entomologist and a veteran restaurant director of operations to find out how to prevent them, and to learn how to get rid of them if you already have an infestation.

These recipes prove that fries aren’t the only side worth eating with a burger.

I rarely buy canned vegetables, but artichoke hearts, roasted peppers, and dilly beans are three exceptions. Here's why I keep them stocked and how I use them.

Learn why cutting meat against the grain makes steaks, brisket, and other cuts more tender—and how to identify the grain before slicing.

Make these 13 classic Spanish recipes at home, including paella, gazpacho, grilled seafood, and more.

Stop tossing bean broth. Learn six easy ways to cook with the flavorful liquid from homemade or canned beans.

Our readers are leaning into easy, breezy summer dishes that require minimal cooking, such as refreshing salads and no-bake desserts.

We compared chicken tenders from 15 fast-food chains to find the crispiest, juiciest, and best-value options—and uncovered a few surprising disappointments.

Skip the oven with these refreshing no-bake desserts, including cheesecake bars, chocolate mousse, popsicles, and more.

These buttery cannellini beans are rich, garlicky, and creamy, topped with feta, sumac, and olive oil for an easy, quick summer dinner.

Cucumbers are far more versatile than we give them credit for, and there are many ways to enjoy them beyond salad. These 12 cucumber-centric recipes, which include methods for stir-frying, stewing, and pickling, are just a few of our favorite ways to use cucumbers.

Make the most of blueberry season with nine easy blueberry desserts, including pie, cobbler, cookies, crumb cake, and more.

Fresh corn, browned butter, and plenty of cheese help make Stella Parks’ corn casserole our most popular summer casserole. Here’s why it stands out.

We tasted 34 nonalcoholic beers to find the best ones. Our favorites include crisp lagers, hoppy IPAs, toasty stouts, and more.

Unlock the full flavor of summer corn by “milking” the cobs. This quick technique adds sweetness, body, and next-level corniness to your favorite dishes.

These refreshing no-cook dinners make the most of summer produce, pantry staples, and seafood, so you can keep the stove off.

To find the best supermarket sharp cheddar, Serious Eats editors taste-tested 9 popular brands you're likely to find at your local grocery store, including Tillamook, Kerrygold, and Trader Joe's.

This easy salad combines sweet Medjool dates, bitter radicchio, crunchy cucumbers, fresh mint, and a spicy tahini-yogurt dressing for a bold, crunchy dish that's company-worthy but easy enough for weeknights.

The 13 weeknight dinner recipes below make the most of leftover rice by loading it with flavor and texture, including umami-packed fried rice, crispy pancakes, and creamy porridge.

Learn how to make Chaniotiko boureki, a traditional Greek phyllo pie layered with potatoes, zucchini, and creamy cheese that’s perfect for making ahead.

Don’t feel like cooking? These easy pastas come together quickly and involve minimal clean-up.

Made with just cream, sugar, and lemon juice, this silky lemon posset is a bright, elegant dessert that's surprisingly easy to make.