Like a blazing campfire full of bacon.

Fun, fancy versions of the kitchen staple.

The craze for salted sweets.

A simple compound butter.

A light fish stew with clams.

From Worcestershire sauce to paprika, here are ten ingredients that will boost flavor in your cooking.

Manzanilla recalls brine and minerals.

Sweet, salty, and a bit of crunch.

A big crowd-pleaser (if you’re feeding carnivores).

A Texas barbecue primer.

Some brands contain much more than others.

Earthy rutabagas puréed into a silky vegetarian bisque and spiked with smoky paprika.

Melty cheese, tomatoes, and salmon make a sophisticated calzone.

Bittersweet chocolate, salty pretzels, sweet caramel, and sour apples—did we say it’s all on a stick?

A fluffy soufflé with just enough smoked cheddar to enrich the dish without overpowering it.