Tiny Cookies Took Me Down

This week’s mission: sugar cereal gimmickry from Post and Kellogg’s.

How to Start Your Own Dive Bar

Be the boss, bouncer, and favorite bartender.

Oh, Crap! It's Mother's Day!

She’ll never know you almost forgot.

Surprise Guest: Mom

Can you tell a friend not to bring his parent to your party?

Dour Cookies for a Desert Island

This week’s mission: healthy whole-grain cookies, and fancy juice blends.

Academy Awards Cocktail Party

Celebrate the Oscars with old-school Hollywood style.

Toasts, Not Roasts

How to get a wedding speech right.

Stop Broadcasting Your Social Life

Twittering on your digital device.

Snack Time for Lazarus

This week’s mission: superfood bars and stovetop comfort-food kits.

The Basics: How to Roast a Turkey

The centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner.

Charlie Palmer's Classic Thanksgiving

The chef, restaurateur, and author created an update on the classic American holiday meal for CHOW.

CHOW's Traditional Thanksgiving Feast

Extra flavor without the holiday headaches.

The Kitsch Value of Jimmy Dean

This week’s mission: frozen sweet-and-sour Thai food, and mini breakfast sausages wrapped in pancakes.

Nibbles and Sips

Our low-hassle, high-payoff tail party.

Play It Cool

A menu of no-cook recipes for the hottest days.