Ever wondered how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and an interior that\'s perfectly medium-rare from edge to edge when you cut into it? How to make homemade mac \'n\' cheese that is as satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth as the blue box stuff, but far tastier? How to roast a succulent, moist turkey (forget about brining )--and use a foolproof method that works every time? As Serious Eats\'s culinary nerd-in-residence, J.
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Kenji Lopez-Alt has pondered all these questions and more.
Ever wondered how to pan-fry a steak with a charred crust and an interior that\'s perfectly medium-rare from edge to edge when you cut into it? How to make homemade mac \'n\' cheese that is as satisfyingly gooey and velvety-smooth as the blue box stuff, but far tastier? How to roast a succulent, moist turkey (forget about brining )--and use a foolproof method that works every time? As Serious Eats\'s culinary nerd-in-residence, J