How to Make the Perfect Tomato Sandwich

This article is a part of Mayo Week—seven days celebrating all things mayonnaise—presented in partnership by our friends at Primal Kitchen.

The summer tomato needs no introduction, nor grand orchestration of ingredient bolstering. Simply enhanced wi…

This article is a part of Mayo Week—seven days celebrating all things mayonnaise—presented in partnership by our friends at Primal Kitchen.


The summer tomato needs no introduction, nor grand orchestration of ingredient bolstering. Simply enhanced with a touch of salt to draw out the juicy, bright flavor we’ve come to know and love, this seasonal delight shines all on its own. I’d even argue that a perfectly ripe tomato improves whatever else it’s paired with, like a good caprese salad or a crumbly tomato pie. But my tried-and-true tomato vehicle remains the tomato sandwich.

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The Genius Secret to Juicy Turkey Burgers (Chicken & Pork Burgers, Too)

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Who among us hasn’t been burned by a dry turkey burger before? (Or chi…

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Who among us hasn’t been burned by a dry turkey burger before? (Or chicken, or pork, or even beef, that time whoever was in charge of shopping went down a dark path and bought the 98% lean mix.) I had an especially dismal one just recently at the burger joint across the street from my apartment. Fool me, I don’t know, a hundred times?

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Our Most Popular Burger Recipe—Ever

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When I was tasked with writing about Food52’s most popular burger reci…

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When I was tasked with writing about Food52’s most popular burger recipe, I thought I knew what to expect. At the very least, there’d be beef involved, right? Nope. As it turns out, our most popular burger recipe is a veggie burger—and a non-traditional one at that. Specifically, the honor goes to Shake Shack’s ’Shroom Burger, a longtime vegetarian offering from the chain that defies and stretches our understanding of what a burger can be.

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9 Kitchen, Pantry & Grill Essentials You Need to Make a Truly Excellent Burger

Few things taste like summer more than biting into a freshly grilled, fully loaded, burger. The bun is buttery, the toppings are piled high (unless you’re more of a minimalistic burger connoisseur and keep things simple or plain), and you know you’ll b…

Few things taste like summer more than biting into a freshly grilled, fully loaded, burger. The bun is buttery, the toppings are piled high (unless you're more of a minimalistic burger connoisseur and keep things simple or plain), and you know you'll be going back for seconds.

If you're typically the one enjoying the burgers and never behind the grill, you might wonder how the mouthwatering backyard dinner staples come to be. It's not magic or a skill that has to be passed down through generations—anyone can make a truly excellent burger with the right tools.

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How to Make a Spritzer With Any Wine You’ve Got

This article is a part of Wine Week—seven days celebrating all things wine—presented in partnership by our friends at Bread & Butter Wines.

A wine spritzer is a state of mind: a cool breeze on a summer’s day; the sun gently warming your beach ch…

This article is a part of Wine Week—seven days celebrating all things wine—presented in partnership by our friends at Bread & Butter Wines.


A wine spritzer is a state of mind: a cool breeze on a summer’s day; the sun gently warming your beach chair; a beautiful sunset on an evening hike. That is to say, much like making summer memories, spritzers look a little different for each imbiber. On top of being easy to drink (thanks to the low ABV), they’re also easily customizable. So we’ve created an easy guide to creating the perfect wine spritzer to suit your every summer sipping need.

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A Pocket Wine Dictionary to Sound Like a Pro in No Time

This article is a part of Wine Week—seven days celebrating all things wine—presented in partnership by our friends at Bread & Butter Wines.

To be an educated wine consumer means you have to speak a bit of a different language. Wine terms can be …

This article is a part of Wine Week—seven days celebrating all things wine—presented in partnership by our friends at Bread & Butter Wines.


To be an educated wine consumer means you have to speak a bit of a different language. Wine terms can be hard to understand, counterintuitive, and difficult to pair with what you experience when tasting wine. Ultimately, this can leave you feeling like simply ordering the second-most expensive glass on the list. That’s why we put together this no nonsense pocket wine dictionary—so you can feel confident when ordering at a bar or choosing a bottle at your local wine shop.

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15 Dreamy, Ultra-Cheesy Recipes We’ll Never Stop Making

This article is a part of Cheese Week—seven days of recipes and stories, all cheese—presented by our friends at Proudly Wisconsin Cheese.

Of all the reasons we love cheese (and trust us, there are many), one that tops the list is its versatility. Wh…

This article is a part of Cheese Week—seven days of recipes and stories, all cheese—presented by our friends at Proudly Wisconsin Cheese.


Of all the reasons we love cheese (and trust us, there are many), one that tops the list is its versatility. Whether you’ve got goat cheese or mascarpone, cheddar or mozzarella, there are so so many ways to cook and bake with cheese. And it doesn’t stop at savory dishes—there are endless opportunities to incorporate cheeses of all kinds into sweet treats, too.

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15 Cheesy Recipes for All the Mozzarella Lovers Out There

This article is a part of Cheese Week—seven days of recipes and stories, all cheese—presented by our friends at Proudly Wisconsin Cheese.

Have you ever seen those commercials where someone forms the perfect ball of freshly made mozzarella that’s sti…

This article is a part of Cheese Week—seven days of recipes and stories, all cheese—presented by our friends at Proudly Wisconsin Cheese.


Have you ever seen those commercials where someone forms the perfect ball of freshly made mozzarella that’s still steaming? How about where someone stretches apart a melty, oozy piece of cheese so long that it seems to defy reality? I’m not talking about the simple cheese pull from breaking apart your grilled cheese sandwich; I am talking about that massive cheese stretch that any mozzarella cheesemaker seems to do with grace.

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How to Make Mozzarella at Home

For this episode of Dear Test Kitchen, former Test Kitchen Director Josh Cohen and cheese expert Elena Santogade whipped up a batch of perfect, creamy, fresh mozzarella. Watch them mix, stir, and stretch in the video below, then follow the recipe and s…

For this episode of Dear Test Kitchen, former Test Kitchen Director Josh Cohen and cheese expert Elena Santogade whipped up a batch of perfect, creamy, fresh mozzarella. Watch them mix, stir, and stretch in the video below, then follow the recipe and step-by-step guide to do it at home.


How to make fresh mozzarella at home

Photo by James Ransom
Photo by James Ransom

1. Make the Curd

Start by dissolving rennet (on the left) and citric acid (on the right) in water. We prefer the rennet tablets over the liquid rennet. You can order these ingredients online from New England Cheesemaking Supply Company, which also has some nifty cheesemaking kits.

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10 Simple Tricks for Better Home-Brewed Coffee

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If you’re like me, nothing puts you in a better mood than the smell an…

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If you’re like me, nothing puts you in a better mood than the smell and flavor of your morning coffee. However, depending on your personal taste or the season, you might be looking for more than just a simple, hot cup of brewed coffee to start the day.

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