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Kat Boytsova

Contributing Recipe Developer, Food Stylist

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Noodles with Chilled Tomato Broth

Inspired by the Korean soup kuksi, this chilled tomato broth is topped with noodles and crunchy vegetables for a refreshing summer dinner.
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Big-Batch Strawberry Compote

Use this fruit compote to fill pastries, spoon over ice cream, or mix into smoothies.
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Spiked Ginger-Lemonade Soda Can Cocktail

Served in a can of ginger beer, this tart, pleasantly bitter drink is as well-balanced as a complex cocktail.
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Cherry-Bourbon Soda Can Cocktail

Adding bourbon and Campari to cherry cola makes for a sweet, spicy, and refreshing backyard drink.
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Salty Paloma Soda Can Cocktail

This refreshing grapefruit and tequila cocktail, served right in the can, is refreshing, subtly sweet, and salty.
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Big-Batch Roasted Kale

This big batch of tender roasted kale can be kept in the fridge and added to meals throughout the week. Toss it into salads and stir-fries, stir it into soups, or use it in a grain bowl.
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Rosé All Day Sangria

We like to think of this refreshing sangria as spa water but with a little buzz!
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Spiced Cherry Spritz

This deep maroon cocktail has a hint of cherry cola, but a subtle, spicy, and not-too-sweet flavor.
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Cynar Spritz

Sweet, citrusy grapefruit pairs well with herbaceous Cynar, and adding dry Prosecco provides balance.
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Pimm's Spritz

The combination of Pimm’s and Cel-Ray is pleasantly herbal- and celery-forward.
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Ginger Spritz

This light, refreshing drink will be your new favorite to serve at brunch or picnics.
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Campari Spritz

Dry rosé wine and lemon soda complement the citrusy flavor of bittersweet Campari, making for a beautifully vibrant summer cocktail.
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Brown Butter–Basted Steak

How to make steakhouse-quality steak at home. Step 1: Buy a great steak from a great butcher. Step 2: Salt it liberally. Step 3: Gradually build up a crusty sear. Step 4: Butter. Butter?! Yep—butter. Browned, nutty butter will deliver toasty flavor to every bite. It's the secret to pretty much all the great steakhouse dinners you've ever had.
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Coconut Custard and Rhubarb Tart

Dairy-free, flourless, kosher for Passover, and pretty in pink—this rhubarb-topped tart is just the thing for all of your spring celebrations.
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Brown Butter–Basted Steak

How to make steakhouse-quality steak at home.
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Pretzel Bites

These pretzel nubbins are crunchy on the outside and soft and chewy on the inside.
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Spicy Cheese Spread

An easy, cheesy dip you can serve this with pretzels, your favorite kind of crackers, or a platter of crudités.
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Buttered Rum Hot Chocolate

Butter adds velvety texture and comforting flavor to this special-occasion cocktail, a combination of our two favorite winter warmers.
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3 Adorable Holiday Treats to Make With Your Kids

'Tis the season to be crafty.
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Chipotle-Style Cilantro-Lime Rice

This homemade version of a popular Chipotle restaurant menu item livens up plain white rice with lime juice and tons of cilantro. Serve it as a side dish or top with cooked vegetables and salsa to make a quick burrito bowl.