Watermelon, Tomato, and Kalamata Olive Salad

Mint and ricotta salata tie together this chic salad.

Pepper-Roasted Cauliflower

Charred bites of cauliflower seasoned with soy and pepper.

Zucchini Blossom Tacos

Irresistible when topped with Cotija and avocado.

Fennel, Parsley, and Celery Salad

Served with a preserved lemon and bitters vinaigrette, this salad combines ordinary ingredients in unexpected ways.

Scallops Crudo with Vanilla Salt

Vanilla salt, ginger, and mint make for an unexpected combination.

How Does Magic Shell Ice Cream Topping Work?

Is it indeed magical?

Flash-Frozen Hot Chocolate

The Anti-Griddle allows you to instantly freeze almost anything, while keeping the center still gooey.

Diet Shake Showdown

This week’s mission: new healthy granola bars and a decent diet shake.

Worth the Search

Apricots from Turkey, beef from Japan — are the harder-to-track-down, usually imported ingredients any better than the more widely available versions?

How to Make Granola

Don’t spend a fortune on toasted oats.

Supercharge with Superfoods

Ingredients that will make you smarter, more resistant to disease, and more virile.

Beyond Uncle Ben's

A rice primer.

Pineapple-Glazed Shrimp Skewers

Skewers of grilled shrimp and pineapple brushed with a sweet-and-sour glaze help you channel your tropical vibe.

Mole in the Mountains

A gastronomic adventure in Xalapa, Mexico.

The Year in Food 2008

What we ate, what the candidates ate, what the Olympians ate.