Crawfish Boil

Why not do your own boil?

Does Your Stomach Really Expand if You Eat More?

We’re talking about your digestive system, not your waistline.

Why Do You Need a Nonreactive Bowl for Some Recipes?

It’s a matter of flavor and color.

Do Lobsters Really Scream When You Put Them in Boiling Water?

Or is it a myth?

What Happens if You Eat One of Those Silica Gel Packets?

We’re betting they taste pretty dry.

Does It Matter Whether You Use a Glass or Metal Baking Dish?

It depends on what you're making.

I'll Pay You to Kill My Steer

Free-range and grass-fed animals are big with consumers. So why won’t most American slaughterhouses kill them?

Sour Cherry and Green Tea Granité

Tart and sweet combine in this simple yet refined version of granité.

Why Does Orange Juice Taste So Bad After You Brush Your Teeth?

Sodium lauryl sulfate is the culprit.

Pasta with Artichoke Pesto

Artichokes, basil, and ricotta combine for an easy pasta sauce or quick dip.

Gingerbread Cookies

Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored.

Rosemary Rib Roast with Cipollini

A showpiece roast perfumed with rosemary.

Best Eggnog

A potent recipe for the holidays.

Basic Tortilla Chips

Salty, crunchy corn chips that are begging to be dunked in salsa or topped with cheese for homemade nachos.

Herbed Spätzle

Little dumplings that are a great accompaniment for saucy dishes.