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Cucumber kimchi is a popular kimchi to enjoy in summer because it’s easy to prepare and offers a refreshing taste that can be enjoyed immediately. It requires two simple steps.

First, season the cucumber with salt (and sugar) to draw out its water. This prevents the kimchi from becoming too diluted. Then, add the remaining ingredients, toss ...Read more

Lemon bars are deliciously sweet (and tart!) for Mother’s Day. For bright citrus flavor, successful lemon bars depend on ample amounts of fresh lemon juice, yes, but also a generous amount of lemon zest, which provides round, floral notes. We used four lemons for our lemon curd filling, which yielded a whopping 2/3 cup of juice and 1/4 cup of ...Read more

Fajitas are a sizzling spectacle, but we wanted a recipe that was more about flavor than theater and used only one baking sheet.

We chose flank steak, preferred by tasters for its beefy flavor, tenderness, and availability. Since we couldn’t sear it on a baking sheet in the oven (even at a hot 475 degrees), we relied on a potent, dark-colored...Read more