10 Exotic Salts

Fun, fancy versions of the kitchen staple.

Roasted Fish with Thai Pesto

Whole fish stuffed with an Asian-influenced sauce.

Roasted Chicken Broth with Scallops and Chives

An elegant first course for when you want to impress.

Peanut Butter–Chocolate Caramel Apples with Honey Peanuts

The name says it all: a sweet, salty, gooey, crunchy apple that’s sure to have many fans.

Harold McGee Speaks

Harold McGee is the king of kitchen science, the man who solves food mysteries ranging from how much oil you can emulsify into a mayonnaise with one egg yolk to why frying spatter ends up on the inside surface of the cook’s...

The Secret Ingredient Every Chef Uses

Where to get the best, and how to use them.

New Species of Cracker Discovered!

This week’s mission: ritzy granola and crunchy focaccia sticks.

Make Your Own Chinese Takeout

This week’s mission: Chinese chicken kits, and a breakfast croissant with apples and hash browns.

The New Kitchen Staples

Your pantry is bare unless these 10 items sit on its shelves. They’ve achieved post-food-fad status.

Things to Do with Stale Bread

Ten uses for an old loaf of bread, from thickening gazpacho to soaking up the Grand Marnier in grown-up French toast

Experiments with Ham Powder

Lark’s Johnathan Sundstrom wins James Beard and gets edgy.

A World of Sours

Memories of Philippine Kitchens explores the many flavors of the Philippines.

Emergency Entertaining

Entertain in an instant with these 12 staples.

10 Little Luxuries

Because small splurges can bring big happiness.

Winter 2008 Gift Guide

There’s never been a better time to give.