Teff Porridge with Honey and Dates

Sprinkled with pumpkin seeds for extra crunch.

Popped Amaranth Granola

This sweet, nutty cereal goes great with yogurt or can just be eaten by the handful.

White "Groom's" Fruitcake

Buttery and citrusy, this fruitcake is delicious either fresh or aged for months.

Caribbean Black Fruitcake

Don’t be fooled by its innocent chocolaty appearance— this Caribbean cake is spicy, boozy, and every bit as wicked as devil’s food cake.

Whole Roasted Suckling Pig

Nothing commands culinary respect more than an impressive roasted suckling pig.

Almond and Walnut Baklava

Fennel seed and lemon-honey syrup dress up this Middle Eastern sweet.

Sweet Corn Humitas

Like a tamale, filled with cheese and fresh sweet corn.

Best Eggnog

A potent recipe for the holidays.

10 Exotic Sweeteners

Go beyond white sugar.

CHOW Pancetta

Why buy pancetta when making it yourself is so easy and fun?

Old but Not Lethal

Why raw eggs in aged eggnog won’t make you sick

The Basics: How to Make Cranberry Sauce

Lose the can this Thanksgiving.

Can You Cook with the Water Used to Soak Beans?

It depends if you have problems with gas.

When Hunger Strikes

A little crunch, a little salt, a little sugar: These are the snacks we reach for.

The Basics: How to Make Roasted Sweet Potatoes

Good for Thanksgiving, or anytime.