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Matt Duckor

Say Hello to Tapenade

Hummus is so 2015. We're all about olive tapenade—the saltier, more flavorful dip we can't stop eating.

The Secret to Making Wood-Fired Pizza at Home

You don't need to drop thousands of dollars to score wood-fired pizza in your own backyard. All you need is a standard-issue kettle grill and one special piece of gear.

Deluxe Wood-Fired Pizza

The secret to making perfect crisp-crusted pies at home is in your charcoal grill.

The Right Way to Make Broccoli

Hint: It doesn't involve a steamer basket.

The Frozen Margarita Twist That's Perfect for Summer

Frozen raspberries and fresh ginger make for a refreshing take on the classic cocktail.

Frozen Raspberry-Ginger Margarita

Add sweet-tart flavor and a hint of spice to a slushy margarita with frozen raspberries and grated fresh ginger.

The Easiest Frozen Dessert You'll Make This Summer

Coffee, sugar, and vanilla. That's all you need to make this fancy-sounding, but very simple dessert.

Throw Your Cocktails on the Grill

Getting a grill into the mix when it comes to summer cocktails adds a whole new dimension of flavor.

Introducing the Steakburger

It's a burger! It's a steak! Meet the Steakburger, the easiest way to take summer grilling to the next level.

Grilled Stone Fruit Sangria

Sangria often veers too far on the side of sugary. Grilled stone fruit adds a natural caramelized sweetness to the drink, and lends a smoky char to tame it down.

Why I'm Over Using Lump Hardwood Charcoal

It's expensive, burns too hot, and doesn't last long enough.

Cooking Squid (or How I Learned to Love Seafood That Looks Like an Alien)

Squid may look like a creature out of Aliens, but don't let that scare you—it's actually one of the easiest, healthiest, and most affordable weeknight seafood dinner options out there.

Make Vegetables the Star of the Grill

Your challenge: Find ways to make sure your grilled vegetables are actually, you know, exciting. Our solution: These recipes.

5 Secrets of the Shrimp Po' Boy

Yes, there's a bit of light frying work required. But armed with hot oil and a little Sandwich Theory, your summer will get southern in no time.

The Best (and Fastest) Way to Fire Up Your Grill

The key to BBQ and grilling success is creating a two-zone fire.

How to Make Your Favorite Healthy Snack Into Dessert

Sure, you've made yogurt bark, that healthy treat the internet can't get enough of. But have you turned it into dessert?

Make Chopped Salad Great Again

One of our writers has a simple mission this summer.

The Simple Trick to Perfectly Crispy Potatoes

All you need is a bit of oil, a hot oven, and some upper body strength.

Making Sorbet at Home Just Got Easy

No ice cream maker required. Just ripe mangos, sugar, water, lime juice, and your freezer.