Holiday Side Dishes

Soups, salads, stuffing, mashers, and more.

Truck-Side Dining

The how, why, and where of high-end food trucks.

A Little Something on the Side

Shake up tradition with these grilling accompaniments.

Wok on the Wild Side

What makes food great is the same thing that makes relationships great: heat. Like bonfires, fireworks, and women spraying their hair while smoking, wokkery is a spectator sport.

Duck Fart

An Alaskan original created more than 20 years ago in Anchorage, this layered tail is said to be named for the sound you’ll make after drinking one.

Does It Matter Which Side of the Foil Goes on the Outside?

Only if you’re using nonstick foil.

Kava Shake

A creamy choco-coconut milk shake laced with an herbal kava twist.

Is Soy Lecithin Bad for You?

And what is it, anyway?

Dinner with Mr. and Mrs. McPerfect

How to deal with tense dinner party hosts.

Can You Cook with the Water Used to Soak Beans?

It depends if you have problems with gas.

They Eat Horses, Don't They?

Much of the world sees horse as a delicacy. Much of the world gets its horsemeat from America. Yet Americans won’t touch it.

Hot Holders

Burn-protection gear for home chefs.

The Sight and Sound of Taste

A conversation with Heston Blumenthal.

What's the Difference Between a Digestif and an Apéritif?

If you speak French, the name says it all.

Mole in the Mountains

A gastronomic adventure in Xalapa, Mexico.