CHOW Root Beer

Brew and bottle this classic soda yourself.

Dried Fig and Nut Bars

Chewy fennel-flecked energy bars, packed with dried figs, almonds, and hazelnuts.

Big-Time Barbecue Sauce

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

Mozzarella and Pecorino Ravioli

Pasta with cheese and more cheese.

Roasted Red Pepper–Feta Dip

Tangy, sweet, and loaded with cheese, it’s sure to become a favorite.

Basic Sweet Mochi (An Mochi)

Perfect for wrapping around ice cream.

Beef Kalbi

Thin slices of short rib marinated in a sweet sesame sauce and grilled until lightly charred and crispy.

Thai Beef Jerky

Sweet honey combines with salty fish sauce and floral coriander seed for a complex-flavored but simple-to-make beef jerky.

Salmon Jerky "Candy"

Sugar-cured salmon jerky goes Nordic with the addition of caraway seeds.

Spicy Turkey Jerky

A combination of condiments and spice revives ho-hum turkey breast.

CHOW Ginger Beer

Ginger beer from scratch for the DIY-er in all of us.

Easy Vanilla Pudding

Smooth, creamy, and way better than the store-bought stuff.

Basic Grilled Pizza Dough

Crispy, crusty, and charred—we promise this no-fail dough will make you a grilled pizza champ.

Beer-Braised Bratwursts with Onion

Served swathed in mustard on a toasted hoagie roll.

Gingerbread Cookies

Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored.