Sweet Chile Dipping Sauce

A quick, versatile Korean chile sauce.

Big-Time Barbecue Sauce

A very good all-purpose barbecue sauce that can be used for basting, glazing, and dipping.

Tips for Successful Grilling

Hone your skills in preparation for barbecue season.

Are the Burnt Bits of Veggies Carcinogenic?

We thought grilling was the healthy option.

How Much Salt Is in Salted Butter?

Some brands contain much more than others.

Drunk on Recycling

Can you ask guests to bring their own cups?

Sour Grapes

A vinegar primer.

The CHOW 13

Our first annual awards, presenting a baker’s dozen of provocateurs, trendsetters, and rabble-rousers.

The Secret's in the Spice Mix

National heritages hinge on these exact blends.

Do Bulk Bins Ever Get Cleaned?

We love them for their money-saving convenience but fear them for their bacteria.

Destination: Twin Cities Crawl

Well fed and hung over at the 2008 Republican National Convention.

Dour Cookies for a Desert Island

This week’s mission: healthy whole-grain cookies, and fancy juice blends.

Gas Versus Charcoal

Choose what’s under your grate before you choose what goes on top.

But I Only Have Plastic

How restaurants should handle "cash only."

What to Eat at the Ballpark

Chowhound picks for the best food and drink at games across the country.