How Are No-Boil Lasagna Noodles Made?

Pasta you don’t have to boil is counterintuitive, but it works. (By Roxanne Webber)

Do Lobsters Really Scream When You Put Them in Boiling Water?

Or is it a myth? (By Lessley Anderson)

A Watched Pot Never Boils

With these electric kettles, boiling water has never been so easy, quick, or precise. (By Louisa Chu)

Does Vinegar Make Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs Easier?

The quest for an easy-peel egg. (By Tiffany Maleshefski)

Can Microwaved Water Explode?

Superheated water means trouble. (By Roxanne Webber)

Pomegranates, Dried Limes, Rose Water

A primer on Persian, a.k.a. Iranian, food. (By Zoe Singer)

Why Do Hard-Boiled Eggs Turn Green?

They look gross but taste fine. (By Roxanne Webber)

Do I Need to Replace the Water in My Kettle?

Maybe boiling it twice makes it extra-good. (By Roxanne Webber)

How Long Do Hard-Boiled Eggs Last?

You’d better find those Easter eggs quick. (By Roxanne Webber)

Should You Put Oil in Pasta Water?

Only if you want slimy spaghetti. (By Michele Foley)

Beyond Uncle Ben's

A rice primer. (By Juliette Guilbert and CHOW staff)

Make Your Own Preserves

How to hold on to summer’s best produce: canning.

Whole Grains 101

How to cook them and why they’re worth the wait.

Does Cooking Alcohol Really Burn It All Off?

More booze, more flavor. (By Tara Shioya)

How Are Nonalcoholic Beer and Wine Made?

Secrets of fake booze revealed. (By Jason Horn)