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Rigorously tested recipes for the modern home cook, from weeknight dinners to ambitious weekend projects.

A family enjoying a healthy and delicious weeknight dinner together in a cozy, well-lit kitchen.

Unlock Genuinely Easy Weeknight Dinners

Recipes from meal kit services like Sunbasket often take 5-15 minutes longer to prepare than advertised, according to Bon Appétit .

Darius Williams· Jun 2· 2 min
Nutribullet Chill and Ninja Creami ice cream makers displayed on a kitchen counter, with a bowl of sorbet, showcasing a dessert comparison.

Nutribullet Chill Offers 5 Dessert Modes in Ninja Creami Test

The Nutribullet Chill ice cream maker, with a motor base nearly half the size of traditional models, still demands users pre-blend ingredients for a serviceable sorbet.

Marco Alves· Jun 2· 2 min
A stylish arrangement of top-rated products loved by editors in May, featuring electronics, home goods, and lifestyle items, presented with exclusive discount information.

Editors Share Best Products They Loved in May

Forbes Vetted assistant deals editor Jordan Thomas isn't just recommending products; she's securing exclusive discounts on staffers' current favorites every month!

Darius Williams· May 30· 2 min
A close-up of spicy cumin tofu, glistening with a red spice blend and garnished with green onions, ready to be served.

Spicy Cumin Tofu Recipe Offers Bold Flavors for Four

In just 20 to 30 minutes of marination, a new spicy cumin tofu recipe promises to transform weeknight dinners with a vibrant blend of gochugaru and cumin.

Marco Alves· May 28· 2 min
A modern cocktail bar with patrons enjoying drinks and food, showcasing the trend of bars becoming full-service restaurants.

Defining Cocktail Bars: Restaurants, Glassware, and Expansion Trends

At Tavern Next Door, a new cocktail bar in Red Hook, you can snag the exact same dry-aged beef burger that made its sibling, Red Hook Tavern, famous, according to BKMAG .

Darius Williams· May 26· 2 min
A vibrant and celebratory scene showcasing various popular RTD cans, with friends enjoying themselves, symbolizing the top-selling ready-to-drink beverages in America.

America's Top-Selling RTDs Revealed

Surfside, a relatively new spirit-based RTD, rocketed to become the No.

Darius Williams· May 25· 2 min
A visually stunning hybrid dessert, Bananas Foster Banana Bread with rum glaze, showcasing innovative baking and delicious fusion flavors.

Explore Unique Hybrid Dessert Recipes for 2026 Kitchen Adventures

At King Arthur Baking, a new Bananas Foster Banana Bread recipe infuses the classic quick bread with the rich, boozy flavors of a New Orleans dessert, topped with rum glaze.

Ezra Kaplan· May 25· 2 min
A bowl of creamy homemade tartar sauce with dill and lemon, next to golden-fried fish and chips, ready to be served.

Whip Up Homemade Tartar Sauce in Just 10 Minutes

Forget the bland jarred stuff: a fresh, flavorful batch of homemade tartar sauce can be ready in just 10 minutes.

Ezra Kaplan· May 21· 2 min
Perfectly grilled jumbo shrimp with visible char marks, sizzling on a barbecue grill with a smoky background.

Easy Grilled Shrimp Delivers Smoky Flavor

Forget the fear of shrimp falling through the grates or sticking!

Darius Williams· May 21· 2 min
A Rocco Super Smart Fridge with AI content recognition technology, offered at a significant discount, showcased in a contemporary kitchen setting.

Rocco Fridge game changer deal pushes smart kitchen tech

The Rocco Super Smart Fridge, initially priced at $1,995, now carries a $400 discount, according to Bon Appetit .

Marco Alves· May 21· 2 min
Delicious smashed pork tacos with pineapple, onion, and lime, ready to be eaten, showcasing a quick and easy weeknight meal.

Master Smashed Pork Tacos With This Quick Broiler Recipe

Smashed pork tacos take barely 5 minutes to cook, transforming a weeknight dinner into a culinary sprint.

Ezra Kaplan· May 20· 2 min
A close-up of a vibrant, multi-colored heirloom tomato plant laden with ripe, unique-shaped tomatoes in a sunny garden setting.

Heirloom Tomatoes Guide: Growing and Varieties for 2026

While a Big Ben Tomato might only cost $2.

Ezra Kaplan· May 20· 2 min