How Does Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping Work?

Is it indeed magical?

The Basics: How to Make Baked Breaded Salmon

Salmon fillet with breadcrumbs.

Chocolate Pecan Pie

Downright decadent.

How Do Laser Thermometers Work Without Touching the Food?

Clue: The light is only there for show.

Take Your Lunch to Work: Tofu

One pound of tofu; five easy, varied, and quick lunches.

What's the Difference Between Baking Soda and Baking Powder?

Two mysterious white powders.

Won't Work for Food

Horror stories of the country’s largest member-owned cooperative grocery store.

Bogus Butter Bake-Off

This week’s mission: sticks of fake butter, and protein pimped by a famous doctor.

Savory Onion and Leek Tart

Inspired by the Alsatian flammenküche, this dish is an homage to cuisine from German-speaking Europe.

Salade Lyonnaisey

A variation on the traditional French frisée salad.

How Are No-Boil Lasagna Noodles Made?

Pasta you don’t have to boil is counterintuitive, but it works.

Are Brown and White Sugar Interchangeable when Baking?

If you can be a little flexible about the texture of your baked goods.

Pumpkin Pie with Spiced Crust

Taking the quintessential Thanksgiving pie to a new level.

How to Make Granola

Don’t spend a fortune on toasted oats.

The Basics: How to Roast a Turkey

The centerpiece of Thanksgiving dinner.