Palate Tease

Sheila Lukins and Julee Rosso talk about life before arugula and The Silver Palate Cookbook, 25 years later. (By Sara Dickerman)

Return of the Salmon Mousse

The Silver Palate duo makes nice and makes dinner. (By Sara Dickerman)

Your Meat Is Green

Tips for responsible carnivores. (By Roxanne Webber)

It's Not Fat, It's Big-Boned

In honor of its 50th year, Bon Appétit muscles in with a heavy tome. (By Sara Dickerman)

The Year in Food 2007

Vegansexuals, tainted dog food, greenwashing, and more.

The Raisin Bran of My Fantasies

This week’s mission: British breakfast cereal with masses of fruit, and sweet, spicy spread. (By James Norton)

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)

Fewer than 1100

1080 Recipes offers a view into Spanish home cooking. (By Sara Dickerman)

Sort of Convenient

Nancy Silverton does quick her way. (By Sara Dickerman)

The New Kitchen Staples

Your pantry is bare unless these 10 items sit on its shelves. They’ve achieved post-food-fad status. (By Steven Jenkins)

Farewell to Hydrocolloids

Chef Alex Stupak’s Mexican food dreams. (By Louisa Chu)

When Can Chefs Sue Other Chefs?

Defining legitimate legal claims in the restaurant world. (By Jason Krause)

Modern Potluck

Feed a crowd with recipes from some of CHOW’s favorite chefs. (By Lessley Anderson)

If It Ain't Dark, It Ain't Chocolate

The gourmet chocolate trend has spawned dark-chocolate snobs. (By Lessley Anderson and James Norton)

The Return of Punch

The big tail in a bowl makes a comeback. (By Roxanne Webber)