Tips & Techniques

Discover practical tips and techniques—designed to educate and equip readers with the skills and knowledge from the experts.
Discover practical tips and techniques—designed to educate and equip readers with the skills and knowledge from the experts.

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Tips & techniques

The Seasonings We Reach for Again and Again

Our Favorite Flavors Have you ever gone to a restaurant and wondered how the meat had such a wonderful balance...
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How to Sharpen Your Knives

The Ultimate Guide to Knife Sharpening: Tips, Tests, and Tools A sharp knife is more than just a cutting tool—it’s...
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The Smoker Baking Hack

The Secret Method to Using Your Smoker for Baking Warning: We'll do anything to make a great meal even better!...
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The Weeknight Wood-Fired Oven

Food from a wood fired oven just tastes better. From the perfect doneness on the bottom to the crispy browned...
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The Definitive ATBBQ Kitchen Knife Buying Guide

Need to prep some Texas-style brisket or mince some herbs? Trying to extract as much meat as you can from...
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Get More Done with Mise en Place

Want to cook like a professional chef in your own kitchen? Mise en place is a great place to start....
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Cast Iron: Yoder Smokers Wood Fired Oven Must-Have Accessory

Thinking Outside the Pizza Box The Yoder Smokers Wood-Fired Oven (WFO) has quickly become one of our favorite accessories for...
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How the Yoder Smokers Wood-Fired Oven Changed My Life

This thing cooks so well that it inspires confidence. I'm no longer hacking my cooks out of necessity; I'm doing it...
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Big ideas for small spaces

Small spaces like balconies, terraces or tucked-away corners of a patio or backyard can be intimate and fun spots for...
Outdoor-furniture

Your Guide to Buying a Patio Dining Set

One of the great joys in life is to gather with friends and family around a dining table. It's the...
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How to Get Pizza Dough to Slide Off the Peel With Ease - AKA Launching A Pizza

Let’s face it … everyone loves pizza. One of the most exciting things to happen to backyard cooking is the...
Outdoor-furniture

How to Create a Beautiful Outdoor Space

This guide will walk you through the steps to plan your outdoor space, make design choices that reflect your style,...