Yasmine Maggio

6 days ago | seriouseats.com | Yasmine Maggio

Spatchcocking works just as well for grilling as it does for roasting. For tender chicken with crisp skin, we start by placing the chicken skin-side up on the cooler side of the grill, then finish it over the hot coals. Bigger birds aren't well-suited to conventional grilling because it's hard to cook them through evenly. Barbecue is the ideal method for roasting large chickens; the low-and-slow technique cooks them gently and imparts a smoky flavor.

1 week ago | seriouseats.com | Yasmine Maggio

On June 17, 2021, President Joseph R. Biden Jr. signed a bill into law making Juneteenth a federally recognized holiday, commemorating the day on June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved African-Americans in Galveston, Texas, were notified by Union soldiers that they were free—two and a half years after Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation.

2 weeks ago | seriouseats.com | Yasmine Maggio

Smoky, sticky, and spicy—these skewers bring the heat and the sweet with every juicy bite. A quick marinade seasons the surface and allows salt to penetrate the chicken, resulting in juicy, flavorful meat. This thick and meaty pan-seared steak is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Contrary to popular belief, flipping your steak frequently helps it develop a great crust and ensures it'll cook more evenly.

1 month ago | seriouseats.com | Yasmine Maggio

Ripe seasonal blueberries are one of summer's treasures: sweet, full of juice, and just a tiny bit tart. As good as they are plucked straight off the bush (and no, we won't judge you for not washing them first under those circumstances), the versatility of this pretty purple fruit makes it an irresistible addition to baked goods and even cocktails.

1 month ago | seriouseats.com | Yasmine Maggio

A trio of fresh strawberries, strawberry jam, and freeze-dried strawberries join forces in this flavor-packed popsicle. The addition of jam creates a soft, lush texture that balances the brightness of the fresh strawberries while offering a sweeter fruit flavor. These popsicles taste like a tropical vacation. Rather than offering a buzz, the rum's spiced notes help balance the sweetness of the pineapple and cut through the coconut cream's richness.