Thanksgiving for Beginners

Easy recipes with maximum flavor.

Ask Aïda

CHOW’s food editor on her Food Network show.

Crushing Bones with Alton Brown

The host of Good Eats divulges his next big career moves.

Surprise! I'm at Your Door

Are ambush visits rude?

Hot in Here

A good thermometer can save your turkey.

Ungrateful Wretch

What’s the proper way to thank somebody for a home-cooked meal?

Where to Eat on Thanksgiving

Dine out and relax for the holiday in Boston, Chicago, and San Francisco.

Automatic Hand Washers

High-tech gear from the 2007 National Restaurant Association Show.

How Long Can Dried Pasta Be Stored?

It doesn’t get moldy, so surely it lasts forever.

Wok on the Wild Side

What makes food great is the same thing that makes relationships great: heat. Like bonfires, fireworks, and women spraying their hair while smoking, wokkery is a spectator sport.

Toss Your Measuring Cups

A scale is a must-have tool for precise, consistent cooking. CHOW reviews the best.

How Do Laser Thermometers Work Without Touching the Food?

Clue: The light is only there for show.

How to Stay Healthy During the Holidays

Clean Food author Terry Walters weighs in.

Dude, Where's My Drink?

The absentee tail party host.

Vegans Aren't Misanthropes

Chef Isa Chandra Moskowitz talks about her latest cookbook.