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4 Bomb Grill Recipes from Bay Area Chefs

Fourth of July tradition calls for lighting up the grill. But there's no rule that says you have to stick to hot dogs and hamburgers. In a bid to up our game before hosting the annual backyard barbecue, we asked some of the Bay Area's best open flame experts to share their favorite recipes for grilling. International Smoke's Korean-Style Barbecue RibsLove Korean-style barbecue and Ayesha Curry? These ribs are gonna be your jam."We dry-marinate the ribs for 12 hours, and this marinade produces a great sticky bark when the ribs are cooked," Curry says. To prepare this recipe successfully, she reminds readers to "...budget time to cook on two separate days in order to maximize flavor with the overnight marinating...

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Backpocket BBQ Chicken

Baked BBQ Chicken Tender and juicy, sweet and smoky, this Baked BBQ Chicken will shake up your weeknight dinner routine with big, bold flavor. You won’t believe it came from your oven! Why You’ll Love This Baked BBQ Chicken Breast Recipe Double the BBQ Flavor. This isn’t your ordinary barbecue chicken! By marinating the chicken in my BBQ Chicken Marinade and then slathering it in Homemade Barbecue Sauce you get maximum BBQ flavor. The sweet and tangy marinade infuses every bite, while barbecue sauce locks in the moisture and adds an extra layer of lick-your-fingers deliciousness. Tastes Like Grilling. The smoky flavors in the marinade and sauce are the next best thing to Grilled Chicken!  Ideal for Busy Evenings. When...

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The Best Blueberry Cobbler

This Easy Blueberry Cobbler recipe only has 6 ingredients! Fresh blueberries and an easy, sweet homemade batter make this simply perfect! A SIMPLE BLUEBERRY COBBLER RECIPE This easy blueberry cobbler is about to become one of your absolute favorite easy dessert recipes! I’m a huge blueberry fan and this blueberry dessert does not disappoint! It’s so ooey gooey, moist, sweet, and oh so delicious! After it bakes, you get a slightly crispy edge (which is my favorite part!) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS: What other fruits can be used besides blueberries? Raspberries and strawberries make great additions or substitutions. Be sure to check out my Strawberry Rhubarb Cobbler! You can really have a lot of fun with different versions of cobbler. Chocolate...

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How to Declutter a House to Sell: 10 Key Rooms and Spaces

After years of living in the same house, things might have become a bit…cluttered. The baby swing your eight-year-old won’t use again, the broken table you meant to fix, or closets overstuffed with clothes you haven’t worn in years. All of that is perfectly fine — why have a home if not to live in it? — until it comes time to sell. Now you may be asking, do I need to declutter to sell my house? Decluttering your house can pay off — in both a higher sales price and fewer days on the market. Top real estate agent Michael Russo, who sells homes 57% faster than the average agent in Warwick, Rhode Island, says a home “will definitely...

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Cruise ship restaurant nirvana: The 9 best meals you can have at sea

When it comes to onboard restaurants and dining, cruise ships often get a bad rap. There’s a storyline out there that cruises are little more than gorge fests, prioritizing quantity over quality. After writing about cruising for nearly 30 years, I can tell you this is far from the truth. Quality dining has always been a big part of the cruising experience, and cruise ship restaurant offerings only have improved over the years. You’ll now find standalone restaurants on high-end cruise ships created and overseen by some of the world’s most famous chefs, including Thomas Keller and Jacques Pepin. For more cruise guides, news and tips, sign up for TPG’s cruise newsletter. But even on the largest mass-market cruise ships,...

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