The Basics: How to Make Turkey Gravy

Possibly the best part of Thanksgiving.

What Shame Looks Like

This week’s mission: diet-friendly coffee cake bites, and rainbow-medley Tic Tacs.

The Basics: How to Make a Philly Cheesesteak

Minus the Cheez Whiz.

What's an Angus Burger Anyhow?

This week’s mission: stylistic departures from fast-food chains.

Do Vegetarians Lose the Ability to Digest Meat?

Or is that an urban myth?

Fancy Tonic Water Not Worth the Fancy Price

This week’s mission: fancy-pants imported tonic water and chips made from slow-baked fruit.

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.

How to Start Your Own Dive Bar

Be the boss, bouncer, and favorite bartender.

Bogus Butter Bake-Off

This week’s mission: sticks of fake butter, and protein pimped by a famous doctor.

Hold Your Wineglass the Right Way

Get your grubby fingers off.

Won't Work for Food

Horror stories of the country’s largest member-owned cooperative grocery store.

Make Your Own Sausage

Joining sauerkraut and beer in the great Oktoberfest triumvirate.

Toaster Pastries Fit for a Monk

This week’s mission: ready-made meals for gluten allergy sufferers and a healthier alternative to Pop-Tarts.

Why Does the First Pancake Always Turn Out the Worst?

The inevitable blotchy, misshapen blob.

French-Fried Nirvana

CHOW reviews two great pieces of deep-frying equipment for the home chef.