Absinthe Will Get You in Trouble

Absinthe has a pretty elaborate set-up, which is part of the fun. The fact that real absinthe is illegal is beside the point. (By Louisa Chu)

What the Pros Use

Pro kitchen tools for the home chef, all under $10. (By Nick Czap)

Make Your Own Mozzarella

Cheesemaking made simple.

French-Fried Nirvana

CHOW reviews two great pieces of deep-frying equipment for the home chef. (By Louisa Chu)

Bring It

The best rolls and cases for carrying your knives. (By Louisa Chu)

Bye-Bye Cold Crab Dip

Chafing dishes for the modern age. (By Louisa Chu)

Make Your Own Tofu

A homemade version of the vegetarian centerpiece.

Make Your Own Preserves

How to hold on to summer’s best produce: canning.

These easy-to-make treats, made simply of ground-up Oreos and cream cheese dipped in chocolate may be low-brow as confections go, but they’re universally popular. (By Caitlin McGrath)

A classic dish that’s quick to make, mussels steamed in white wine with a couple of aromatics is much more than the sum of its parts; the wine and mussel liquor combine to create a heady sauce. Make sure to have a loaf of... (By C. Thi Nguyen)

“When a man rears back and eats, he wants okra.” (By M.G. Shea)

Tips for perfect potato pancakes. (By Caitlin McGrath)

Her recent 60 Minutes appearance riles people web-wide. (By Roxanne Webber)