Bockwurst and Mushroom Noodle Bake

As satisfying as a hearty winter dish gets.

Plum Buckle with Pecan Topping

Plums stand in for berries in a twist on this classic.

Caramel Ice Cream

Vanilla bean and caramel come together for a rich, slightly salted caramel ice cream.

Apple-Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing

A three-layer extravaganza with a touch of molasses and shredded apple to keep it moist.

Malloreddus with Pork and Pancetta (Malloreddus kin Purpuzza)

Sardinian pasta with simmered pork, red wine, and tomato sauce.

CHOW Pancetta

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

Citizen Cake Rum Butter Cake with Key Lime Cream and Tropical Fruits

A fun cake from San Francisco chef Elizabeth Falkner.

Brown Butterscotch Pie

The butter and sugar cook a bit longer than normal to make a toasted, sweet butterscotch.

Gumbo Z'herbes

This vegetarian gumbo loaded with cooking greens is a New Orleans classic.

Can I Eat the Beans I Use for Pie Weights?

They smell weird.

Secondhand Barbecue Smoke

Can vegetarians demand meat-free environments?

Eating While Dating

Which foods might not get you to third base.

Why Are Some Dishes Better the Next Day?

Time is a good, cheap seasoning.

The Magic of Old Old-World Wine

Tasting the ancestors of Chardonnay and Sémillon.

How Long Can Dried Pasta Be Stored?

It doesn’t get moldy, so surely it lasts forever.