Food & Wine

2 days ago | foodandwine.com | Breana Lai Killeen

Credit: Greg DuPree / FOOD STYLING by JULIAN HENSARLING / PROP STYLING by CLAIRE SPOLLEN Active Time:25 minsTotal Time: 2 hrsYield:2 quart-sized jars Bright and vinegar-forward, quick pickles are incredibly easy to make using little more than salt, vinegar, herbs, and spices. This recipe keeps it simple — a hot brine poured over cucumbers — and within an hour, your pickles are ready to eat. What’s the difference between a kosher dill pickle and a regular dill pickle?

3 days ago | foodandwine.com | Lucy Simon

Credit: Jennifer Causey / Food Styling by Chelsea Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley As summer temperatures hit, ice-cold cocktails become ever more enticing. But here’s the crucial consideration: Because achieving the perfect slushy consistency requires lots of ice, overly diluted drinks are always a risk.

3 days ago | foodandwine.com | Breana Lai Killeen

Credit: Food & Wine / Photo by Fred Hardy II / Food Styling by Margaret Dickey / Props Styling by Prissy Montiel Active Time:20 minsTotal Time:20 minsServings:4 to 6 If you’ve only ever had blackened shrimp in a restaurant, get ready to level up your weeknight dinner game. This quick-cooking, flavor-packed dish delivers bold Cajun-inspired spice and a satisfying char — all in 20 minutes. The real magic, though, comes from the homemade blackening seasoning.

4 days ago | foodandwine.com | Breana Lai Killeen

Credit: Food & Wine / Photo by Robby Lozano / Food Styling by Chelesa Zimmer / Prop Styling by Christina Daley Active Time:25 minsTotal Time:40 minsServings:6 This Chipotle Turkey Meatball Soup is the kind of cozy, satisfying meal that manages to be both light and deeply flavorful. Lean ground turkey meatballs stay tender and juicy thanks to the addition of cooked rice in  this play on albondigas, a classic Mexican soup made with meatballs, green beans, onions, and chicken stock.

4 days ago | foodandwine.com | Adam Rothbarth

Credit: Food & Wine / Amazon It’s always the little things that get you — opening packages, uncorking wine, making a mistake at the grill, and, of course, slicing avocados. The smallest misstep when handling food or managing kitchen tasks can quickly turn into a hospital visit if you aren’t vigilant about safety. Avocados are among the most treacherous, because they’re round, slippery, and multi-layered, offering a ton of opportunities for a knife slip or misfire.