Marinated Mango and Jicama Salad

Tossed with lime juice, mint, and cayenne for a sweet, spicy, refreshing salad.

Braised Red Cabbage with Bacon

A great side dish that can be made the day before and gets even better with time.

Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing

Delicious as a main or a side, this vegetarian dish is packed with hearty, healthy goodies.

Bacon-Wrapped Squash Bites

It’s true: Bacon makes anything taste better.

Crumbly Oat and Apricot Bars

Sweet, and begging to be served à la mode.

Boozy Campfire Cheese

Doused with liquor, wrapped in foil, and baked in campfire ashes.

Padma Breaks Up the Band

Episode 8: Musical talent does not a Top Chef make.

Stuff I Screwed Up

Looking back on my bad advice.

Ginning Up the Gin Market

Is the gin renaissance a false phenomenon?

Chile Wises Up

It’s no longer a factory for inexpensive, imitative wines.

Butter Me Up

Modern bread-plate etiquette.

Goat Cheese Toasts with Asparagus-Mushroom Ragu

Creamy asparagus-and-mushroom ragu tops crunchy toasts slathered with goat cheese.

Make Your Own Sausage

Joining sauerkraut and beer in the great Oktoberfest triumvirate.

Kids Making Drinks

Is it wrong to ask minors to mix martinis?

Make Your Own Yogurt

It’s easy, healthy, and tangy-good.