Americans are wild about their BBQ and loyal to their region’s distinct flavor profiles. Which is why Heinz looked to pro Pitmasters in 7 of the nation’s top BBQ regions to perfect their latest sauces. With so many new and exciting BBQ sauces to choose from, how are you supposed to decide which sauce is right for you? Here’s our guide to discovering what’s sure to become your new favorite BBQ sauce.
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Today on Epicurious, we’ve asked popcorn experts Bjorn Quenemoen, Shilpa Uskokovic, and Maiko Kyogoku to give us their unfiltered, honest reviews of some prominent microwave popcorn found on supermarket shelves. Which popcorn packs the most bang for your buck, and which should you avoid at all costs?

The cast of ‘Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery’ (Mila Kunis, Josh O’Connor, and Cailee Spaeny) go head-to-head, testing their basic culinary skills. From orange-squeezing to sushi-making, who will be crowned the Epicurious Culinary Champion?
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Critical Role (Travis Willingham, Marisha Ray, Laura Bailey, Liam O’Brien, Taliesin Jaffe, Ashley Johnson, Sam Riegel, and Matthew Mercer) go head-to-head, testing their basic culinary skills. From apple peeling to crafting the most delicious canapé, who will be crowned the Epicurious Culinary Champion?

In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef Shilpa Uskokovic demonstrates how to make restaurant-quality chicken tikka at home using an air fryer. Discover how to replicate the smoky, charred flavors of a traditional tandoor–no clay oven required. This recipe is perfect for quick dinners, meal prep, or anyone interested in exploring Indian recipes.

Ever wondered what scrambled eggs look like around the world? Epicurious brings together 14 chefs from 14 countries to showcase their scrambled egg recipes. From classic American Diner-style served with bacon and coffee to silky French techniques and Colombian huevos pericos, discover how cultures around the world transform scrambled eggs into something mouthwatering.

Tuck into 7 delicious pasta recipes every home cook should know how to make. Learn how to make perfect lasagne, spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine alfredo, carbonara, mac and cheese, cacio e pepe, and bolognese in this marathon of delicious recipes.
Filberts, goobers, scaly bark nuts: Explore the world beyond almonds in this guide.
According to editors, cookbook authors, and chefs.

Culinary technologist Dave Arnold tests a full lineup of slot toasters and toaster ovens, ranging from ultra-budget to luxury, to see which ones actually make the best toast. We look at edge-to-edge toast evenness, first-slice vs second-slice performance, true bagel modes, and much more to determine which toasters are worth your money and which to avoid.
A mix of turmeric, ginger, and milk thistle in Dose for Your Liver purports to support your liver health—but what does the research say?
A solid new choice for a filling desk lunch.

In this edition of Epicurious 101, professional chef Saúl Montiel demonstrates how to make the best Enchiladas using a beloved family recipe passed down through generations. Learn how to make the perfect moist, tender chicken filling, a bright and balanced tomatillo sauce, and tortillas from scratch for flavorful, juicy, restaurant-quality enchiladas verdes at home.
