Magnetic Fields

Induction cooktops cook hot, stay cool.

Big-Time Barbecue

Ray Lampe, a.k.a. Dr. BBQ, offers up doctor’s orders for perfect summer grilling.

How to Make Sauerkraut

Crunchy, tangy, alive!

Are the Burnt Bits of Veggies Carcinogenic?

We thought grilling was the healthy option.

Cheesy Italian-esque Hot Pocket

This week’s mission: doughy calzone-type treats and a desperate cranberry move.

Soy Cheese That Isn't Hateful

This week’s mission: shelf-stable chili and fake cheese fragments.

Greens Goddess

Cookbook author Deborah Madison spills the beans with CHOW.

Pancakes from a Can

This week’s mission: pancake batter in an aerosol can, and strawberry cereal.

Do Vegetarians Lose the Ability to Digest Meat?

Or is that an urban myth?

Venial Vegetable Trickery

This week’s mission: a snack mix with Cheerios, and frozen vegetables with health claims.

Northern Light

Washington state’s Cabernets benefit from long hours of sunlight.

Trashy Breakfast Food Gets Seasonal

This week’s mission: summery toaster pastries and low-cal fruity soda.

100 Days in the White House: A Garden Menu

Hope grows, in a garden.

Whole Grains 101

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

Hot Holders

Burn-protection gear for home chefs.