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The Perfect Tortilla

Evan Kleiman of KCRW’s Good Food falls for flowers. (By Meredith Arthur, Eric Slatkin, and Blake Smith)

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The Perfect Beer

Lessley Anderson gets into the yeasty details of Russian River Brewing Company’s Supplication ale. (By Meredith Arthur and Eric Slatkin)

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The Perfect Sazerac

With H. Joseph Ehrmann of Elixir. (By Meredith Arthur, Blake Smith, and Roxanne Webber)

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The Perfect Pesto

As chosen by Marcia Gagliardi of Tablehopper.com. (By Meredith Arthur, Eric Slatkin, and Blake Smith)

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The Perfect Martini

Esquire's David Wondrich makes a surprising choice with the Fitty Fitty at the Pegu Club. (By Meredith Arthur, Eric Slatkin, and Blake Smith)

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The Perfect Prawns

The LA Times's Russ Parsons lauds the salt-roasted spot prawns at Providence restaurant. (By Meredith Arthur, Eric Slatkin, and Blake Smith)

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The Perfect Mandoline

Who knew there were so many nuances to slicing? (By Meredith Arthur, Eric Slatkin, and Blake Smith)

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The Perfect Hamburger

Josh Ozersky and Gail Simmons go over the finer points. (By Meredith Arthur, Eric Slatkin, and Blake Smith)

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The Perfect Fried Chicken

As determined by the Lee brothers. (By Meredith Arthur, Eric Slatkin, and Blake Smith)

CHOW Tip

Tips for the Perfect Pie Crust

Make it tender and flaky.

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The Perfect Olive Oil

Round Pond’s olive oil is buttery, peppery, and full of olive goodness. (By Meredith Arthur and Eric Slatkin)

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The Perfect Chocolate Chip Cookie

Luxurious, melty, and delicious. (By Meredith Arthur and Eric Slatkin)

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The Perfect Ice Cream Flavor

This salted caramel ice cream is sweet, salty, bitter, and cold. (By Meredith Arthur and Eric Slatkin)

CHOW Tip

How to Ensure Perfectly Cooked Couscous

No saucepan required.

CHOW Tip

How to Cut a Perfect Lime Wedge

So it perches on the side of your glass.