Mysteries of Tempeh Revealed

This week’s mission: a seasoned meat substitute, and fancified potato buds.

I Like Cheap Mexican Beer

A connoisseur’s confession.

Essentials for the Home Baker

Baking supplies that won’t collect dust.

A Cocktail Is Born

From raw ingredients to tail greatness.

Sippin' Yak

Cognac and Armagnac converge in consonants but diverge in style.

Icebox Sugar Cookies

Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer.

Always the Bridesmaid

Marsanne, the ignored little sister of the Rhône whites, has good bones.

The Year in Food 2006

From bad spinach to exploding lattes: The tastiest moments of 2006.

Chèvre-Olive-Parsley Spread

Try this Frenchified spread the next time you want to channel your inner Euro.

In Defense of Cheap Liquor

Does your expensive bottle of choice stand up to the lime and sugar test?

Strip Club Eats

Ten gentlemen’s lounges with good food. Seriously.

Way Beyond Salad Dressing

Or, how to use vinegar and citrus in your cooking to punch up flavors.

Lemon Digestif

Like an alcoholic Lemonhead.

Cranberry Relish

With pomegranate juice, apples, and raisins, this sauce is tasty on so much more than poultry.

The New Kitchen Staples

Your pantry is bare unless these 10 items sit on its shelves. They've achieved post-food-fad status.