Shelf-Stable Chicken in Kool-Aid Sauce

This week’s mission: low-cal, assemble-it-yourself convenience food and wannabe Italian dinners.

The Concord Fizz

From the Square Off tail competition finals, this grape-based tail is elegant and refreshing.

10 Beijing Dishes

What to eat at the 2008 Olympic Games in China.

What Would Willy Wonka Think?

This week’s mission: toothpastelike citrus candy.

Chewing Gum Arms Race

This week’s mission: a green tea cure-all and gum with a one-two flavor punch.

Special Moments with Grim Gruel

This week’s mission: personality-based soft drinks and microwave baked desserts.

Another Excuse to Eat Chocolate

This week’s mission: single-origin candy bars.

Alluring Burger King Apple "Fries"

This week’s mission: low-fat prepackaged ice cream cones, and a healthier Burger King kids' meal.

A Plunge into Cheesy Lava Sauce

This week’s mission: a health-conscious Dunkin' Donuts offering, and a hot new Taco Bell item.

Guilty-Pleasure Protein Drink

This week’s mission: creamy, not chalky, meal-replacement beverages.

Life Lessons in Gardening

Brent Ridge of Beekman 1802 discusses leaving Martha behind for dirty feet and early morning pig feedings.

Hugging Thyme

This herbal concoction with the essence of freshness was a Square Off winner.

Española Sour

A traditional sour gets a fresh twist with marmalade and lemon basil.

A West Sonoma Road Trip

Tasting rooms and dining rooms in our favorite slice of Northern California wine country.

French-Fried Nirvana

CHOW reviews two great pieces of deep-frying equipment for the home chef.