Easy Caprese Salad Recipe with Fresh Tomatoes, Mozzarella and Basil
Fresh tomatoes, creamy mozzarella and basil come together in this simple caprese salad recipe perfect for summer dinners and backyard gatherings.
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What’s Fresh in June? Tomatillos Bring Bright Flavor to Summer Cooking
Bright, tangy and built for summer, tomatillos bring bold flavor to salsa verde, chili and warm-weather cooking in the Lowcountry.
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Salt-Crusted Branzino Recipe: Chef Nunzio’s Mediterranean Sea Bass
Chef Nunzio Patruno’s salt-crusted branzino uses egg whites, salt, thyme, garlic and lemon to create a tender, flaky Mediterranean seafood dish.
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Local Chefs Share Their Favorite Seasonings and Flavor Boosters
From truffle salt to ginger root and BBQ rubs, local chefs reveal the seasonings they use most to bring dishes to life.
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What Is MSG? The Truth About the Misunderstood Flavor Enhancer
MSG has long been misunderstood, but chefs say this umami-rich seasoning can deepen flavor, reduce sodium and enhance everyday cooking.
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Cooking with Salt: Best Salts for Flavor, Finishing and Everyday Cooking
From kosher salt to fleur de sel and smoked salts, this guide explains how different salts impact flavor, texture and cooking.
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Mango Relish Recipe: Sweet, Spicy and Perfect for Summer Grilling
Bright, citrusy and packed with sweet heat, Babbie Guscio’s mango relish instantly elevates grilled fish, tacos, sandwiches and summer dinners.
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Pickling and Curing Guide: Easy Salt-Preserved Recipes for Summer
From pickled shrimp to salt-cured salmon and quick-pickled onions, these salt-based techniques bring bold flavor and old-school kitchen magic back
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What Makes Wine Taste Salty? Exploring Mineral-Driven Coastal Wines
From Spain’s Albariño to fossil-rich coastal vineyards, discover how ocean air, soil and climate shape saline, mineral-driven wines.
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Classic Margarita Recipe: Why Salt Makes Cocktails Taste Better
A salted rim transforms a margarita from refreshing to unforgettable. Learn why salt matters and how to make this classic cocktail at home
