Recipes

It’s not often that you run across a homemade dessert that can be made easily and on a whim (save maybe mug cakes, which, however delicious, can be lacking in elegance). Most recipes will have […]

For Susanna Yoon, working with chocolate and caramel has long served as her favorite culinary activity. The chocolatier spent years perfecting the craft at Thomas Keller’s glitzy restaurant, Per Se, before leaving to open her

How many times have you heard nutritionists say, “Eat more salmon!”? Though this fish is a great source of protein, potassium, and vitamin B12, it is mainly known for its omega-3 fatty acids that contribute

Chocolate fondue is a natural for Valentine’s Day, and for good reason: Dipping luxurious foods in molten chocolate is delicious and, let’s face it, pretty sensual. It’s fine to serve the usual fondue contenders—strawberries, bananas,

An amazing amount of ink has been spilled over the years in an effort to nail the taste of oysters. The essayist Michel de Montaigne compared them to violets. Eleanor Clark mentioned their “shock of

Planning a stop in Nashville? Here’s where to eat, drink, and stay, and what to see and do. The Music City is without a doubt the coolest stop in Tennessee. Legends of country music like

Dipping bread and vegetables into a pot of hot cheese fondue makes a fun and delicious meal, but what’s the secret to ensuring a fondue is smooth and well flavored? Whether you want to use

All things being equal, all oysters are not the same. The taste, texture, appearance, and general je ne sais quoi of any given oyster varies greatly depending on what kind you’re eating (which is determined

This illustrated step-by-step guide to the easiest steamed mussels recipe you’ll ever make is a great one to keep in your back pocket. It takes less than 30 minutes, as few as five ingredients, and

Sometimes you just don’t want two dozen cookies, or an entire cake or pie—or at least you don’t want to tempt yourself with the surplus—so what to do? Learn how to make dessert for two

If you’re getting your entrepreneur on in 2020 and starting a little self-run Airbnb business, we applaud you. But like any good business owner, you’ll need to make smart financial decisions in order to have

Looking for a fun way to surprise your S.O. for Valentine’s Day? We have some great ideas that go beyond the usual. On such an occasion as Valentine’s Day, with couples everywhere celebrating their love

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, we’re revisiting one of our most popular Chow-To episodes, in which senior video producer, Guillermo Riveros, learns to make French macarons from Jayce Baudry, executive pastry chef at Daniel

Meal prepping and batch cooking are more popular than ever. After all, the cooking hack allows you to prepare and cook all your meals for the coming week, scooped out and organized in reusable containers

Nutella—that chocolate-hazelnut manna from Italy—is so good it’s inspired people to name their children after it, and it has its own holiday: World Nutella Day on Feb. 5. But some diehards were unhappy when they

“Everybody wants a box of chocolates and a long-stem rose,” sang Leonard Cohen in “Everybody Knows,” one of his signature songs. He isn’t wrong. There is a perfect box of chocolates out there for everyone.

Love them (if only for their looks), or hate them with a passion, conversation hearts are a classic symbol of Valentine’s Day, as much as oysters, lobsters, or heart-shaped boxes of chocolate—which candy hearts actually

Brownies are like perfect vacations; they mean different things to different people—and, as with destinations, there are countless variations on the brownie theme. Brownie adherents have their favorites: fudgy, gooey, dense, cakey, all edge, with

Admittedly, Finland is probably not the first place you think of when you’re dreaming up your 2020 travel vision board, especially if culinary immersion is a key reason you travel in the first place. It

Planning a stop in Memphis, Tennessee? Here’s where to eat, drink, and stay, and what to see and do. Before I visited Memphis, I associated three things with the city: blues, barbecue, and Elvis. While

These Crock Pot wings are about to become your new favorite party food, and are a sure bet for the big game. We love chicken wings any which way: baked in the oven, deep-fried, grilled,

The big game is nearly upon us and a chili that makes people cry (with happiness of course) is on top of mind. Thing is, you’re already making air fryer wings, football-shaped sugar cookies, and

Football season has gone long, all leading up, of course, to the most glorious Sunday of all—with the big game being the perfect excuse to guzzle beer and munch on pigskin staples like chicken wings

With the big game coming up, dips and wings are getting all the buzz where snacks are concerned, but don’t discount a good party mix to be the life of the, well, buffet table. This

You’ve surely heard the expression “You are what you eat,” but that is particularly true when it comes to the biggest sporting event of the year. What you put on your plate during the big

Sometimes the universe is just plain cruel. Exhibit A: the plopping down of one of the great, gluttonous food holidays—football’s biggest night, with its wings and chili and vats of dip—smack dab in the middle

Whether you have no idea what a SCOBY is or are addicted to probiotic powerhouse kombucha, it’s easy—and fun—to brew your own kombucha at home. Here’s a kombucha recipe and tips and tricks to help

Pulled pork seems easy—and it is!—but there are certain guidelines to follow for truly perfect pulled pork. We break down the art and science of the best pulled pork for you. Is there any food

If you’re new to Vietnamese food, you’re in the right place. We asked the queen of Vietnamese cuisine—Andrea Nguyen, prolific cookbook author, James Beard Award winner, and Vietnamese-born—to break down the flavors and dishes Vietnamese

Worldwide, people eat “lucky” food for the New Year. On Jan. 1, U.S. Southerners boil black-eyed peas and collard greens; in Spain, the superstitious eat exactly 12 grapes; and for the Chinese New Year, or

So, you’ve been dabbling in the world of meat alternatives and you’ve given tofu a try, but maybe it didn’t work out so well. You sautéed and sautéed, and it never got crispy. You poured

Even if you have a healthy digestive system, chances are, over the past few years, you’ve become aware of gut bacteria and how important intestinal flora is to our overall health. You may also have

For a beginning baker, approaching a project that uses yeast can be scary. In truth, baking with yeast can be a satisfying experience if you follow a few simple tips. Here’s everything you need to

The loaded potato skin: Often found at diners and bars, but best served at television-watching events in your own home—the Super Bowl, for instance. Perfect in its classic form (cheese, bacon, and sour cream), it

Beef stew is one of those basic dishes everyone should know how to make—and once you’ve done it a couple times, you won’t even need a recipe. If you’re new to stew, here’s everything you

Lunar New Year—a festival celebrated around the world that ushers in the new year—is often marked by devouring specific foods. In China, slurping noodles symbolizes longevity, and chowing down on dumplings is thought to bring

A criteria for any hangover brunch date, the croque madame is a classic French comfort food with a major twist. We enlisted the help of Chef Gerald Kenny of Le Politique in Austin, Texas to

No doubt you have your preferred bagel brand or local bagel shop, but have you tried making your own? Our bagel recipe will walk you through it—just in time for National Bagel Day on Jan.

If you’re already a fan of coffee, then you’re really going to love this recipe for keto coffee, also known as “butter coffee.” What if you’ve never had coffee before? Well, this just may be

Buffalo chicken wings can really be delicious, but they’re often loaded with unhealthy ingredients along with common food allergens like wheat and gluten. You may not have considered that a buffalo chicken tenders recipe is

In a recent interaction with celebrity nutritionist Rujuta Diwekar, Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor revealed that her son Taimur Ali Khan isn’t allowed to eat at the birthday parties he attends. She has been quoted saying,

Mobile phone, popularly known as smartphone, is considered to be one of the main culprits behind weight gain these days. In fact, any screen-based device, be it your TV, tab or desktop, is accused of

As Nathalie Tufenkji sat in a coffee shop about two and a half years ago, a thought crossed her mind as she lowered a bag of tea into hot water. Like so many tea bags

Soft, thick, and silky hair is every girl’s dream. Sadly, this merely a dream for many of us. The kind of lifestyle we lead with lack of proper nutrition and physical activity definitely takes a

Is there a diet that’s both health-promoting and absolutely delicious? Yes, and its name is the Mediterranean diet. This way of eating is loaded with major health benefits and a Mediterranean diet food list that

Not only is the Mediterranean diet a tasty way to eat, drink and live, but it’s also a realistic and sustainable way to reduce disease-causing inflammation and to lose weight, too (or to maintain a healthy weight).

The Mediterranean diet is well-known for its health-promoting properties. In fact, proponents of the Mediterranean diet claim it may promote cognitive function, support heart health, help fight cancer and keep blood sugar levels steady. However,

According to recent research, at least one in three Alzheimer’s disease cases worldwide is preventable. One of the closest things we know of to a natural Alzheimer’s treatment is a healthy, anti-inflammatory diet. That’s because foods like vegetables, fruit,

Have you heard of the Mediterranean diet? It’s one of the healthiest ways of eating: full of leafy greens and non-starchy veggies like eggplants and artichokes. The meals burst with flavor thanks to herbs and spices,

If you’ve ever eaten at a Japanese restaurant before, chances are high that you’ve had miso soup before, as it’s often served as a starter. But you don’t have to order out to enjoy the cancer-fighting

If you’ve ever cooked with beef before, it’s likely you have a bottle of Worcestershire sauce hanging around in the pantry somewhere. In fact, the condiment has quite a few uses that you might not

If you are feeling weighed down and sluggish, it may be time for my secret detox drink, which can help cleanse your body and make you feel rejuvenated. For many years, I’ve added detox drinks

Appetizers and starters are often more difficult to plan than main meals. After all, you want the entree to be tasty, but not ruin any appetites; complement, but not take over the flavors of the

This crustless spinach quiche recipe is keeping things simple yet delicious with only five key ingredients. It’s loaded with impressive spinach nutrition, eggs and healthy raw cheese. Get ready to make a healthy crustless spinach

Is chicken bone broth healthy? Bone broth is one of the most healing foods you can consume, including popular chicken bone broth. Rich in nutrients like collagen, gelatin and glycine, chicken bone broth can help to protect and heal

When you get that craving for comfort food, how often do you consider ordering takeout Chinese? Yep — it can be a guilty pleasure on those nights you really don’t feel like cooking. But I promise