so basic

Our YouTube series "So Basic" puts a trendy twist on your favorite dishes with our culinary producer and resident cookie man Grant Melton. Learn how to make everything from fried chicken to chocolate cake — but better — with Grant’s pro tips and tricks.

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This One-Bowl Chocolate Cake Could NOT Be Easier

Grant Melton

02:00 PM, October 18, 2018

Does Anything Sound As Deliciously Easy As One-Bowl Chocolate Cake?

Grant Melton

02:00 PM, October 18, 2018

Spice Up Basic Grilled Meat With This Easy and SO Tasty Herb-Packed Sauce

Grant Melton

02:00 PM, October 04, 2018

Could This One-Pan Chicken + Mashed Potatoes Be Any Easier?

Grant Melton

02:00 PM, October 04, 2018

This One-Skillet Chicken + Mash Puts The Easy In Easy Weeknight Dinner

Grant Melton

02:00 PM, October 04, 2018

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