Mary Beth Albright

Use your favorite seasonal fruit, an easy topping -- and the grill.

Cooking customized corn in the husk allows your guests to shuck their own ears (so you don’t have to).

In an age of high-tech reservation systems, the Lost Kitchen is as old-school as you can get.

An easy weeknight meal—cheesesteaks are quick to assemble with this trick for slicing meat super thin.

This one-skillet fall pumpkin-inspired dinner is infinitely adaptable, healthful and starts with a pasta hack you can use for any recipe.

Don’t spend $6 on a substandard version just because you’re short on time.

Throw in fresh fruit, herbs and spices to give seasonal cocktail parties a boost.

Turn these potatoes into festive shapes with cookie cutters.

It makes hosting friends for dessert a cinch.

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