Stain-Free Partying

Is it OK for hosts to ban red wine from pale furnishings?

Super Bowl Party Playbook

Tackling the game-day festivities.

Ozoni Soup

A soothing Japanese soup that takes center stage during New Year's.

Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes

Crunchy, crusty potatoes with a hint of herbs and garlic.

10 Super Bowl Party Shortcuts

Less time cooking means more time for beer and TV.

Chiles Rellenos Strata

Chiles, salsa, and sour cream combine in this custardy egg casserole.

Mochi Ice Cream

Like a Japanese ice cream sandwich, sweet mochi dough encases ice cream

New Orleans King Cake for Mardi Gras

Try your hand at the ubiquitous pre-Lenten sweet.

Extra-Spicy Bloody Maria

The Bloody Mary gone picante.

Ribera's the New Red

While Rioja still commands respect among the retired, and Priorat makes wines that only rock stars can afford, Ribera del Duero is fast becoming the new darling of Spain’s red wine world.

Old Beer Is New Again

Aging suds in oak casks comes back in style.

The New Whiskey Rebellion

In the rye versus bourbon smackdown, bourbon has always triumphed.

The New Stealth Vegetarian Restaurant

Meatless eateries strive to be crossover hits, catering to people who no longer see vegetarianism as a hippie lifestyle choice.

Sensitive New Age Cocktails

Does a happy bartender make a better drink?

Mongolian Beef Kebabs with Chile Jam

Skewered meat doused in a nicely spicy sauce.