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Southwestern Smoked Chuck Roast
This smoked chuck roast recipe is the perfect way to make smoky, shredded beef with bold Southwestern flavors for burritos, tacos, nachos, rice bowls, and more.

Smoked Chicken Breast
This smoked chicken breast recipe leans into wood fire flavors with a slightly smoky chicken that stays juicy on the inside and has lightly browned crispy skin on the outside.

A Better Way to Grill Corn on the Cob
To find a better way to grill corn on the cob, we tried different grilling methods and seasonings before landing on a foolproof recipe for delicious grilled corn with a touch of char.

About Umami
Umami is a food and drink website for the curious cook. Our mission is to help people explore the world and expand their taste through delicious recipes and interesting stories. Learn about Umami’s Editorial Guidelines.
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Seasonal Favorites
A few of our favorite recipes, stories, and tips that celebrate the season.

Quick Pickled Spicy Carrots
With their vivid colors and tangy bite these quick pickled carrots get their unique flavor from being pickled with a poblano pepper and whole allspice.

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Cookies as Good as They Sound
There are days when nothing in the world sounds better than warm peanut butter chocolate chunk cookies and a cold glass of milk.

The Mysterious History of the Margarita
When you think of tequila cocktails, one thing comes to mind – the margarita. Despite how well-known the margarita is, its history is a mysterious thing. Who invented it? Why? And most importantly, how do you make a margarita that tastes great?

Blood and Sand Cocktail
The Blood and Sand Cocktail is a classic scotch cocktail recipe named after the Rudolph Valentino movie about a bullfighter from the 1920s.

How to Make Enchiladas – A Complete Guide
Learn how to make enchiladas with this in-depth guide filled with tasty tips, step by step instructions, delicious fillings, cheeses, and sauces.

Korean BBQ Short Ribs
Marinated with soy sauce, fresh lime juice, ginger, and garlic these grilled Korean BBQ short ribs have a hint of smoke and deep umami flavors.

Southwestern Grilled Chicken Thighs
This southwestern grilled chicken thighs recipe has bold, southwestern flavors that deliver tender and juicy chicken in every bite.

Understanding Umami Flavor With a Simple Taste Test
The best way to understand what is umami flavor is to try it yourself. This taste test is an easy way to learn how to add more umami taste to your cooking.

How to Cook With Umami Foods
Learn how to cook umami foods using a few simple techniques that will improve your cooking and add more umami flavor to dishes.

Southwest Spice Blend
This Southwest spice blend transforms dishes by highlighting the region’s slightly smoky, deeply flavored food. The seasoning is ideal for grilled meat and veggies and anything from the smoker.

How to Make Au Jus
This au jus recipe creates a perfect dipping sauce for prime rib, french dip sandwiches, and roast beef.

Savory Beef Gravy
This savory homemade beef gravy recipe uses a simple technique to improve beef broth, along with a couple of secret ingredients to create an unforgettable brown gravy.

French Dip Sandwich Recipe
What makes a French dip sandwich so delicious is the combination of crusty bread, tender beef, melty cheese, and savory au jus.

The Complete Guide to Beef Roasts
Learn everything you need to know about beef roasts. From chuck roast to top round, learn how to pick and cook the best cut of beef for every occasion.

Delicious Recipes for Beef Roasts
Our favorite beef roast recipes. From top round to chuck roast, we have delicious recipes for the oven, smoker, pressure cooker, and sous vide.

Our Favorite Enchilada Recipes
We’ve collected our favorite enchilada recipes in one place to help cooks find the perfect recipe for the enchiladas of their dreams!

Turkey Enchiladas
Turkey enchiladas made with pinto beans and ground turkey are a simple way to make healthy, delicious enchiladas at home.

Red Enchilada Sauce
This red enchilada sauce has deep flavors that soak into the tortillas and filling, adding layers of flavor perfect for beef, chicken, and cheese enchiladas.