Season 7

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  Rainy Day Barbecue

  If the weather is too poor for grilling and a hankering for ribs strikes, is the only choice a trip to a local barbecue joint? Or could we find the answer in the home kitchen?

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  Beer Can Chicken Dinner

  In this episode, we show you how the strangest-sounding methods can sometimes be the most rewarding and how a few easy tricks can give an old standby, like roast chicken, a new lift.

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  Barbecued Brisket and Corn Fritters

  Summertime entertaining can often mean preparing food for groups. If you’re looking for a main course to serve a crowd or want to give a new twist to a summer vegetable, we offer recipes for tender beef brisket and savory corn fritters.

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  Summer Cooking

  Delicate foods, such as shrimp, are trickier to cook over the grill’s intense, dry heat. We wanted to find the best way to grill shrimp so that it ends up tender, moist, and flavorful.

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  Hearty Eggs for Breakfast

  Most of us might not have time to prepare (and enjoy) egg dishes during the week, but come the weekend, eggs are a terrific way to begin a leisurely day. In this episode, we take a look at a couple of our favorite egg dishes—scrambled eggs and omelets—and see how we can make the most of them.

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  Flambé at Home

  Fifty years ago, steak Diane, pan-seared steak in a rich, peppery pan sauce, was a hot menu item at fancy restaurants. Prepared tableside, it included a burst of pyrotechnics supplied by a match and some cognac. Sure, such theatrics might seem a bit dated and silly, but they are essential to the flavor of the dish. We explain why.