The Kitsch Value of Jimmy Dean

This week’s mission: frozen sweet-and-sour Thai food, and mini breakfast sausages wrapped in pancakes.

Harold McGee Speaks

Harold McGee is the king of kitchen science, the man who solves food mysteries ranging from how much oil you can emulsify into a mayonnaise with one egg yolk to why frying spatter ends up on the inside surface of the cook’s...

Grow Your Own Sprouts

Garden without any dirt.

Healthy Butter That Actually Tastes Good

This week’s mission: melted white chocolate dessert sauce and butter with olive oil.

Stop, Thief!

Is it acceptable to eat off other people’s plates?

Tips for Camping

Advice from a pro.

A Plunge into Cheesy Lava Sauce

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

Fork Etiquette

Does using the right utensil even matter anymore?

Bring Happy Hour Home

With this easy tail party menu.

The Hamburger Through Time

A short history of the greatest American food icon.

Why Should I Let My Meat Rest?

It’s cooked already. Can’t I eat it?

You'd Better Be Anorexic

Is eating really slow rude to your fellow diners?

Thanksgiving-Hopping

Is it OK to hit two dinners in one night?

Orange-Vanilla Ricotta Cheesecake

An orange-tinged cheesecake topped with vodka-marmalade glaze turns the childhood Creamsicle treat into a sophisticated dessert.

The Art of Criticism

Does your server really want to know what you thought of your meal?