Sliced ripe tomatoes  the perfect accompaniment for burgers, sandwiches and salads. Marc Bauer, master chef at the renowned French Culinary Institute and its popular L'Ecole Restaurant, shows you how to cut a ripe tomato without crushing it.

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How can you tell if fruit is ripe or not before you buy it?  Martha Drayton of Whole Foods Market says you need to use all five senses.

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You've waited all season for your tomato harvest, but how do you know the right time to pluck them from the vine? Fine Gardening's Danielle Sherry shows Fine Cooking's Sarah Breckenridge the different signs of a perfectly ripe tomato.

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If you've never tasted homemade flour tortillas before, you should really give this a try. These light and delicious tortillas is no comparison to store-bought. In this video, Muy Bueno expert Evangelina Soza shows how to make homemade tortillas.

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You'll never settle for canned tomato soup again! This chunky, home-style soup is loaded with the flavors of rich roasted tomatoes, basil and parmesan cheese. Food Channel chef Cari Martens shares her delicious recipe.

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Enjoy the delicious, fresh taste of homegrown tomatoes all year long! Join chef Allison Langford as she demonstrates how easy the cold-pack canning method can be.

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If you end up with a mushy mess every time you try to cut an avocado, here's help! Cookbook author and blogger Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack shares a great technique that will always yield a perfectly-diced avocado.

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Avocados start to brown soon after you've cut into them, but that doesn't mean you have to wait until the last minute to prepare them! Fine Cooking's Nicki Sizemore shows you a great way to preserve the beautiful green color of your avocados.

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This southern-style tomato pie is perfect for brunch, lunch or dinner! Chef Billy Parisi shares his simple recipe.

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Tender and juicy--grilled lamb chops never tasted better. Elias Iglesias, executive chef of Morton's, The Steakhouse in New York shows us how to cook perfect lamb chops.

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Parsley and many other leafy herbs and greens have to be washed thoroughly and chopped carefully. Chef Marc Bauer of the French Culinary Institute in New York shows you how the pros chop parsley and herbs.

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Remember when a tomato tasted like - well - a tomato? Some of them still do, especially the ones known as heirloom tomatoes. Martha Drayton from Whole Foods Markets offers tips about finding the best heirloom tomatoes.

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Try a fresh twist on a classic appetizer for your next gathering. Cookbook author and blogger Yvette Marquez-Sharpnack shares her recipe for a simple, sweet and spicy mango and avocado salsa.

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Here's a great way to get your kids to eat their veggies and have fun in the process! Chef and author Catherine McCord shows us how to teach our kids to be green and healthy with this delicious avocado herb dip.

How to make avocado herb dip

Pruning your tomato plants helps promote optimal plant health and maximum yield. Fine Gardening's Danielle Sherry shares with Fine Cooking's Sarah Breckenridge the benefits and best methods of pruning.

How to prune tomato plants

Looking for the perfect recipe for a fast and healthy summer meal that can be made year round? Chef and author Catherine McCord walks us through her recipe for tomato bread salad that is easy and fun to make!

How to make tomato bread salad

Chopping onions can leave you looking like a teary-eyed mess. People have tried everything to avoid it - even wearing swim goggles! But there's a better way. Fine Cooking expert Nicki Sizemore shares a helpful tip that will keep your eyes dry.

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Nothing goes together better than grilled cheese and tomato bisque! Chef Billy Parisi shows us how to make this classic pairing.

How to make grilled cheese and tomato bisque

Impress your guests at your next barbecue! Chef Billy Parisi shows us how to make seared scallops with tomato marmalade, grilled corn and two different compound butters.

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