Almond and Walnut Baklava

Fennel seed and lemon-honey syrup dress up this Middle Eastern sweet.

Lamb Chops with Olive-and-Herb Crust

An easy and quick lamb recipe that is full of flavor and sure to please.

Braised Lamb Shanks with Mint-Parsley Pesto

A welcome twist on the classic combo of mint jelly and lamb, this dish is finished with a bright mint pesto.

Basic (Vegan) Chocolate Cupcake

A fabulous, 100 percent vegan recipe.

Mango Ice Cream with Caramelized Mango

A rich, dense ice cream with a no-cook base.

CHOW Root Beer

Brew and bottle this classic soda yourself.

"Eating too much processed food can increase the risk of depression, research suggests." I actually believe it’s the other way around where "those who are depressed will eat more processed foods..." Those researchers need to...

to the full version. 3. What’s your personal eating philosophy? It’s a volume thing for me—I like to eat a lot of food. The only way to do that and not become huge and grossly unhealthy is to mix in vegetables and lean protein....

"...doesn’t contain huge amounts of sodium" Although I rarely, if ever, eat processed food. This one has me curious for interest sake only

Terrible Tobiko

Tobiko and masago, the cheap fish roes on top of many sushi rolls, are far from fresh.

What Is Nondairy Creamer?

It makes coffee so creamy, yet it’s not cream.

What Is Nutritional Yeast?

Is it different from other kinds of yeast?

What Do "Kosher" and "Halal" Mean?

Mystery deli terms explained.

What Is Freezer Burn?

That stale taste and cardboard texture are no good.

Does Vinegar Make Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs Easier?

The quest for an easy-peel egg.