When Should You Stir Versus Shake a Cocktail?

It depends on what texture and look you are after.

How Long Can You Keep Dry Spices?

It depends whether they’re whole or ground.

Should You Put Oil in Pasta Water?

Only if you want slimy spaghetti.

I Made that Spam Pudding You Love!

Can you undo a false food compliment?

Wines that Won't Get You Drunk

Alcohol level is one of the more-discussed subjects in the wine world.

Pasta with Caramelized Tomatoes and Sausage

Pair with a mixed green salad for a quick, satisfying meal.

Corned Beef and Cabbage with Horseradish Cream Sauce

Corning your own beef is easier than you think.

Does Your Stomach Really Expand if You Eat More?

We’re talking about your digestive system, not your waistline.

Three-Bean Salad

A perennial picnic favorite that’s crunchy, briny, and sweet all at once.

I'll Pay You to Kill My Steer

Free-range and grass-fed animals are big with consumers. So why won’t most American slaughterhouses kill them?

Oatzravaganza Cookies

Oatmeal cookies go crazy with the addition of coconut and nuts, making for moist, chewy treats that are a big hit.

Texas Queso Dip

Use it to top nachos or just as a dip for tortilla chips. This recipe combines two cheeses, onions, and green chiles for a Tex-Mex winner.

Sour Cherry and Green Tea Granité

Tart and sweet combine in this simple yet refined version of granité.

Why Does Orange Juice Taste So Bad After You Brush Your Teeth?

Sodium lauryl sulfate is the culprit.

Spiced Cranberry Sangría

Warm spices and tart cranberries make this sangría ideal for a winter holiday celebration.