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Rhubarb and Strawberry Compote
A classic pairing with a hint of lemongrass -
Smoked Salmon Tea Sandwiches
Filled with beets and dill yogurt -
Marinated Mango
Light and fresh with a nice kick of heat -
Cheddar and Chutney Tea Sandwiches
A simple expression of Indian-British fusion -
CHOW’s Intense Brownies
Chewy, cakey, and fudgy -
Cucumber, Hummus, and Lemon Tea Sandwiches
Nicely crisp and slightly tart -
Pernod-Marinated Fennel and Apple Tea Sandwiches
Fresh goat cheese adds a subtle tang -
Hot Crab Dip
Crab cakes deconstructed and topped with cornbread -
Crumbly Oat and Apricot Bars
Sweet, and begging to be served à la mode -
Chicken Chile Verde
A party dish that's easy to make ahead of time -
Carne Asada
Build a better burrito with it -
Guacamole
You'll never buy it from the store again -
Cumin Salt
Really nice with a margarita -
Cayenne Salt
Adds subtle spice to a margarita -
Grilled Greek Salad
Grilled onion, tomato, and cheese served with charred romaine -
Oregano-Marinated Grilled Chicken with Charred Lemons
It's easy to grill a chicken -
Gourmet Trail Mix
Gorp grows up -
Savory Onion and Leek Tart
Inspired by the Alsatian flammenküche -
Butter Lettuce and Pumpkin Seed Salad
Garlic and apple flavor the vinaigrette -
Egg Salad Gribiche
The Frenchy take on egg salad -
Grilled Vegetable Sandwich with Egg Salad and Bacon
A big hit on the CHOW camping trip -
Rabanada (Brazilian-Style French Toast)
Crisp like a churro with a custardy interior -
Baklava Sundae with Grilled Peaches
Top with ouzo for a grown-up version -
Corn with Chèvre and Red Peppers
A light, Frenchy twist on classic creamed corn -
Saffron Panna Cotta with Bitter Honey
An intriguing balance of creamy and bitter -
Oregano Marinade
Lemony with a punch of herbs -
Almond and Walnut Baklava
With fennel seed and lemon-honey syrup -
Panzanella (Tuscan Bread Salad)
Our favorite use for stale bread -
Lemon-Garlic Vinaigrette
With a dose of anchovies -
Mussels with Fennel, Lemon, and Belgian Ale
Slightly bitter ale and briny mussels -
Smoked Salmon and Mozzarella Calzone
Melty cheese, tomatoes, and salmon -
Grapefruit Spike
A bubbly hair-of-the-dog cocktail -
Basic Pizza Dough
For more than just pizza -
Sweet Potato–Star Anise Soup with Ginger Cream
Deceptively simple, and warming -
Spritz
Northeastern Italians' favorite aperitivo -
Spiced Rum
Yo-ho-yo-ho, spiced rum made by thee -
Lavender-Thyme Syrup
Herbed syrup for anything from iced tea to cocktails -
Spicy Cinnamon-Sugar Popcorn
With a little chile oil and cinnamon-sugar -
Black Sesame and Mustard Popcorn
An Asian-inspired movie treat -
Pasta with Artichoke Pesto
Artichokes, basil, and ricotta combine for an easy sauce or quick dip -
Sticky Toffee Pudding
Our gooey, moist version of the British classic -
Pasta with Caramelized Tomatoes and Sausage
Pair with a green salad for a quick meal -
Pasta with Arugula Pesto, Sun-Dried Tomatoes, and Pine Nuts
A quick and satisfying dinner -
Buttermilk and Brown Butter Waffles
Nutty and indulgent—the perfect breakfast treat -
Pasta with Broccoli, Crispy Prosciutto, and Toasted Breadcrumbs
Just the right mixture of crisp and crunch -
Chocolate Icebox Cake with Mascarpone and Blackberries
Rich, easy, no-bake -
Blackberry Coulis
An intensely flavored dessert sauce -
Zucchini Blossom Tacos
Irresistible when topped with Cotija and avocado -
Chicken Basquaise
Browned chicken braised atop peppers and onions -
Pipérade
Meltingly tender peppers with spice -
Cranberry “Spread”
Maple syrup, red pepper flakes, and candied orange zest make this holiday classic fun -
Pico de Gallo
The essential salsa for chips and dip -
Watermelon Gazpacho
A twist on classic gazpacho—watermelon and tomatoes -
Chicken Skewers with Dukkah Crust
Chicken in a spice mix of nuts and herbs -
Croissant and Armagnac Bread Pudding
Extra rich from the croissants -
Tequila Shrimp and Asadero Quesadillas
Crispy tortillas, melty cheese, and boozy shrimp -
Tequila Shrimp
A quick dip in some booze gives these shrimp a nice twist -
Rémoulade
Our take on the Southern classic -
Rice Crackers with Goat Cheese and Edamame
An addictive snack -
Parisian Panino
A sandwich with some of our favorite ingredients -
Sour Cherry and Green Tea Granité
Tart marries sweet in this summertime refresher -
Pecan and Salt Caramel Cheesecake
Sweet, salty, and a bit of crunch -
Black Forest “Strata”
A luscious take on the classic German dessert -
Bramble
Our favorite way to drink blackberries -
Crisp Chocolate Chip Cookies
Thin, buttery cookies loaded with chocolate chips -
Peach, Tomato, and Sweet Onion Salsa
Summer wrapped up in a no-fuss salsa -
Pollo alla Valdostana
Chicken cutlets, prosciutto, and fontina in a white wine sauce -
Southern-Style Skillet Cornbread
With hominy and jalapeño to spice it up -
Asparagus with Cipollini, Garbanzo Beans, and Mint
In honor of asparagus season -
Brown Butterscotch Pie
A toasty-sweet dessert -
Zucchini–Pine Nut Muffins
More than just a sweet treat -
Whipped Cream Cheese Frosting
Fast and delicious -
Virgin Bramble
A Bramble sans alcohol -
Italian Meatballs
Ground pork, turkey, and beef packed with herbs -
Juniper and Bay Leaf Syrup
Add some gin, without adding the sin -
Tomatoes Packed in Their Own Juices
Home-canned tomatoes with a hint of basil -
Mint “Limonata”
A boozy take on Italian lemon soda -
Bistecca Fiorentina
An indoor version of the rustic Tuscan dish -
Chianti Butter
Red wine–flavored butter dresses up everything -
Rosemary and Garlic Roasted Potatoes
Crunchy, crusty potatoes with a hint of herbs -
Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
Shallots and red chile flakes kick up the flavor -
Cinnamon Syrup
Spice up your next round of cocktails -
CHOW Ginger Beer
Fun to make, fun to drink -
Beer Biscuits
Add some cheddar and it's nearly a meal -
Late-Night Asian Noodles
What better after a night of frat parties? -
Leftover Chinese Takeout Rice Pudding
Lowbrow but good chow -
Spicy Plum Chutney
Slather on a pork chop near you -
Blackberry-Peach Cobbler with Sour Cream Biscuits
Make it extra-indulgent with a drizzle of cream -
Vanilla Salt
An unexpected savory yet aromatic flavor combination -
Buttermilk Chicken with Peach-Tomato Salsa
Perfect for a cookout -
Eggplant-Pepper Tomato Sauce
Packed with the flavors of summer -
Persian Baked Egg Dish (Kuku)
A delicious introduction to Persian food -
Basic Mayonnaise
Use it as is or dress it up -
Grown-Up Tuna Salad
With fennel, lemon, and high-quality tuna -
Thousand Island Dressing
No, not Russian dressing -
Twixt
Cookie crust and gooey caramel covered in milk chocolate -
Carrot Slaw
Dressed with mustard and herbs -
Classic Cobb Salad
The original composed salad -
Roasted Fish with Thai Pesto
Whole fish with an Asian twist -
Five-Spice Roasted Chicken
With a punch of flavor from an aromatic marinade -
Gruyère Tuna Melt
Take your melt to the next level -
Calvados-Tarragon Hot Chocolate
Apple and anise marry beautifully in this spiked hot chocolate -
Bicerin
A coffee and chocolate concoction native to Turin -
Real Deal Hot Chocolate
Indulgent and rich, as it should be -
Classic Mashed Potatoes
Just as they should be: creamy and buttery -
Soft Pretzel Rolls
Tastes like a pretzel, looks like a roll -
Mushroom and Pancetta Soup
An Asian-influenced soup that's light yet rich in flavor -
Sun-Dried Tomato, Parsley, and Manchego Grilled Cheese
Sandwiched between toasty slices of whole wheat -
Almond Jay
Coconut and almond filling dipped in milk chocolate -
Polenta Fries with Fontina Fondue
Use instant polenta to make a cheesy snack -
Basic Roasted Beets
Bring out their earthy, sweet flavor -
Sweet Hot Mustard
Honey mustard with a kick of heat -
Sweet Hot Mustard and Jarlsberg Grilled Cheese
Served up on a pretzel roll -
1621
A fall cocktail in homage to the first Thanksgiving -
Royal Icing
The ultimate icing for decorating cookies -
Basic Caramelized Onions
They add a savory and sweet note to anything they top -
Mozzarella and Pecorino Ravioli
Pasta with cheese and more cheese -
Puritan’s Pride
A cranberry cocktail for the teetotalers -
Red Wine–Parsley Vinaigrette
A tangy and herby topping for salad -
Black Pepper Lavash
Crackly flatbread spiced up by black pepper -
Turkey Pad See Ew
Give leftover roasted turkey a second chance -
Boozy Persimmon Pudding
Silky pudding cake laced with brandy and orange zest -
Cranberry Relish
Pomegranate juice and fruit take it to the next level -
Creamed Turkey
An American classic done right -
Mushroom and Fennel Bread Pudding
Loaded with herbs and pecorino -
Peppermint Hot Chocolate
Crushed-up candies lend a minty note -
Molasses and Ginger–Glazed Carrots
Sweet and warming -
Apple-Chestnut Soup with Parsley Croutons
A creamless puréed soup that's the essence of fall -
Gingerbread Cookies
Soft, chewy, spicy, and full-flavored -
Bacon-Wrapped Turkey with Pear Cider Gravy
Bacon keeps the turkey moist -
Chestnut Gnocchi with Robiola Cheese Sauce
Gnocchi taken to the next level -
Turkey Pot Pie
Creamy filling with a buttery crust -
Double Chocolate–Caramel Cookies
Thumbprint cookies filled with caramel candies -
Basic Pie Dough
3-2-1 dough that's as easy as A-B-C -
Chocolate Toffee Pumpkin Seed Bark
With a pinch of cayenne -
Blood Orange Crème Anglaise
The classic dessert sauce gets a citrus twist -
White Chocolate–Cranberry Bark
A festive confection for the holidays -
Lasagne alla Bolognese
A hearty version of a classic -
Ragu alla Bolognese
Our version of the classic Italian meat sauce -
Pepper-Roasted Cauliflower
Charred bites seasoned with soy and pepper -
Mochi Ice Cream
Sweet mochi dough encases ice cream -
Basic Sweet Mochi (An Mochi)
Perfect for wrapping around ice cream -
Basic Savory Mochi (Age Mochi)
Savory glutinous rice cakes popular in Japanese cuisine -
Caramel Hot Chocolate
Like drinking a sundae sans ice cream -
Icebox Sugar Cookies
Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer -
Chicory and Arugula Salad with Honey Vinaigrette
Bitter, sweet, and crunchy -
Toasted Mochi in Seaweed (Norimaki Mochi)
With soy sauce and seaweed -
Toasted Mochi in Soybean Flour (Kinako Mochi)
Toasted mochi are rolled in a sweet, nutty coating -
Solstice Punch
Citrus brightens up a punch reminiscent of warmer weather -
Mexican Chocolate Icebox Cookies
Mexican chocolate and cayenne lend exotic spice -
Coconut-Date Icebox Cookies
Make a big batch and keep it in the freezer -
Winter Greens Soup
Hearty yet healthy -
Celery and Pear Soup
Celery finally takes center stage -
Hot and Sour Soup
One of the most well-known Chinese soups -
Brown Bread Stuffing with Chestnuts, Apples, and Sausage
Fall flavors team up for a rustic stuffing -
Spiked Frozen Coffee Shots
Stay up as you get down -
Elderflower Sidecar
A twist on the classic -
Peanut Butter–Chocolate Fudge
Peanut butter cups morph into fudge -
Sophisticate
The Cosmo gets some sophistication -
The Corsican
A drink of both Italian and French origins -
Angel’s Share
There's happy hour in heaven too -
Pineapple Granité
Blended pineapple and orange are frozen into icy granules -
Orecchiette with Broccoli Rabe, Chile Flakes, and Anchovies
Elegant and flavorful -
Vanilla Bean Pound Cake
Tender cake flecked with vanilla -
Toasted Pound Cake with Coffee Sauce
An addictive pairing -
Coffee Sauce
A sweet dessert sauce with a rich coffee flavor -
Texas Queso Dip
The staple Tex-Mex dip -
Caramel Ice Cream
Creamy, rich, caramelly -
Salted Caramel Sauce
Tasty enough to eat on its own -
Caramel Sundae with Cinnamon-Sugar Chips
An adult take on the childhood staple -
Death in the P.M.
The name is warning enough -
Filthy Martini
Why drink it dirty when you can get filthy? -
Baked Radicchio and Mozzarella Pasta
Creamy with nicely bitter notes -
Welsh Rarebit Bites
Beer-laced cheese spread on bread -
Blood Orange Vinaigrette
A sweet, tart wintry dressing -
Smoked Duck Pizza with Hoisin
Duck combines with red onion and hoisin -
Wilted Greens with Balsamic Fried Eggs
Tasty anytime from dawn to late night -
Meyer Lemon and Black Pepper Cookies
Icebox cookies for the subtle sophisticate -
Cornbread, Pecan, and Salt Pork Stuffed Onions
Plus a kick of heat from jalapeños -
Beet Greens and Feta Pasta
Finally, a way to use those beetroot tops -
Herbed Peas and Carrots
A classic side dish done right -
Dutch Baby Pancake
A pancake that puffs up to incredible heights -
Orange Frothy
Slushy, sweet, and tart all at once -
Salade Lyonnaisey
A riff on a traditional French salad -
Eggs Florentinesque
An easier, updated take on the classic -
Caramelized Pears
Delicious as a topping or on their own -
Red Flannel Hash
Helps you start the day off right -
Minestrone
Vegetable soup with pasta and beans -
Shaved Fennel and Pistachio Salad
Crunchy salad dressed in lemon vinaigrette -
Carrot, Leek, and Parsley Mash
Mashed but not mushed -
Bison Bacon Cheeseburger
Topped with a mess of jalapeños and onions -
Pasta Salad with Spinach, Olives, and Mozzarella
Simple, healthy, and perfect for lunch -
Round Robin
A sweet absinthe cocktail -
Mock Potato Salad
Classic, creamy, but with kohlrabi instead of potatoes -
Basil Oil
A versatile dressing for fish or chicken -
White Asparagus Soup with Pistachios
The lesser-known asparagus takes center stage -
Saag Tofu
Spiced spinach with tofu and yogurt -
Fruity Smoothie
A healthy start to the morning -
Mint and Lime Iced Tea
Southern-style sweet tea -
Potato Salad with Peas and Mint
Pasta carbonara becomes potato salad -
Knockout Punch
Slightly sweet, nicely fruity, and high in alcohol -
CHOW Slider Hamburger Buns
Little buns with big flavor -
Chorizo and Olive Flatbread
Spiced up with a touch of harissa -
Panaché
A beer cocktail with panache -
CHOW Slider
The first modern burger -
Chile-Cilantro Hash Browns
Crisped potatoes with a Southwest flair -
Halibut with Orange-Parsley Butter and Succotash
Grilled fish atop lima beans, black-eyed peas, and corn -
Orange-Parsley Compound Butter
One pat transforms anything it tops -
Very Blueberry Muffins
Buttery muffins packed with berries -
Aromatic Bitters
Give your cocktail a backbone -
Pluot-Amaretti Trifle
Custard, cookies, and cream -
Vanilla Bean Custard
Creamy, smooth, and irresistible -
Smoked Duck and Cherry Pressed Sandwich
Filled with arugula and blue cheese -
Pistachio-Strawberry Ice Cream Cake
A triple-decker summer delight -
Tuna, Olive, Avocado, and Green Bean Salad
Like salade niçoise with a California twist -
Basic Pancakes
The ultimate breakfast treat -
Double Marshmallow Puffed Rice Treats
Double the fun -
Roasted Pistachio Ice Cream
Packed with nut flavor -
Drunken Affogato (Ice Cream Shots)
Spiked ice cream floats -
Roast Turkey with Creamy Herbed Gravy
Herbed butter under the skin creates a luscious bird -
Vanilla Malt Frosting
Classic frosting with a kick of malt -
Peanut Butter–Chocolate Caramel Apples with Honey Peanuts
The name says it all -
Basic Caramel Apple
With a sweet, creamy caramel coating -
White “Groom’s” Fruitcake
Buttery and citrusy -
Peanut Butter–Chocolate Ganache
A classic pairing made classy -
Smoked Paprika Prosciutto-Wrapped Shrimp
Like chorizo-flavored shrimp -
Mini Tapenade and Manchego Sandwiches
With peppery arugula -
Mixed Olive Tapenade
Rich, briny olive-and-caper paste -
Basil and Rye
Part Julep, part Mojito -
Moroccan Charmoula Roast Pork Loin
Slathered with a sweet, hot sauce -
Thai Beef Jerky
Sweet, salty, and chewy -
Brandied Pear-Walnut Tart
Walnut, more walnut, and lots of pear -
Roasted Acorn Squash with Wild Rice Stuffing
Packed with flavor -
Thyme-Infused Cardoon Gratin
A comforting preparation for this unfamiliar veggie -
Grape and Grappa Focaccia (Schiacciata con l’uva)
Musty and sweet Italian bread -
Braised Belgian Endive
Caramelized, tender, and addictive -
Herb-Rubbed Roasted Turkey Breast
Packed with flavor -
Buttery Mashed Potatoes
Potatoes, pure and simple -
Simple Pan Gravy
No roasted meat required -
Elaine’s Big Garden Salad
Our take on the famous Seinfeld salad -
Cheehu Cocktail
Lychee cocktail, Hawaiian style -
Herbed Buttermilk Dressing
Tang up your next salad -
Green Beans with Smoked Bacon
A big crowd-pleaser (if you're feeding carnivores) -
Teatini
The name says it all -
Hannibal Lecter
Inspired by the doctor himself -
Black Tea–Infused Vodka
Two ingredients, yet so complex -
Passionista
A stiff tropical cocktail -
Angel Hair Pasta with Spicy Vodka Sauce
The hot, tomatoey sauce has a kick -
Seared Scallops with Lemon and Vodka
Delicious as a pasta sauce -
Açaí-Blueberry Smoothie
For a fruitful day -
Warm Spinach Salad with Honey-Garlic Vinaigrette
Tossed with almonds and mushrooms -
Cheesy Artichoke Dip
There's a serving of veggies in there -
Braised White Beans with Chard
Hearty winter fare that's healthy
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A Game of Squash
Opening the gourd is a challenge; we round up some advice.
- Picks
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Ask Aïda! Ask Her!
You've got questions, our food editor's got answers—on her new Food Network show.
- TestKitchenNotes
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Not All Recipes Get the CHOW Approval
A recipe that got eighty-sixed. -
Starving for Decent Food
When our closet food snobs rear their ugly heads. -
Smiling on Set Really Does Work
CHOW goes behind the scenes at a television shoot. -
Bisque, Elevated
A few small tweaks make a big difference in our shrimp bisque. -
Camera Gets Hungry, Eats Test Kitchen's Trifle
Sometimes things don't go well at a photo shoot.
- Stories
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Tips for the Perfect Pie Crust
Make it tender and flaky -
Poach an Egg
Plus: how to reheat a poached egg -
Skewer It
Preparing a whole chicken for grilling -
A Little Something on the Side
Shake up tradition with these grilling accompaniments -
¡A Tapear!
Tearing it up in the dark tapas bars of Madrid -
Pin Bone Wizard
Removing the pin bones from fish is low-effort, high-payoff -
Frozen Summer Treats
These are worth running after the ice cream truck for -
Cut to the Chase
From chiffonade to batonnet, bend your vegetables to your will -
See Recipe on Back
Concoctions good enough to pass as your own -
Herb Primer
Little stalks, big flavor -
How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies
Don’t let them infest your food -
Grilled Cheese Sandwich Cravings
Bread plus cheese plus heat, perfection times 10 -
The Chocolate Factory
Ten chocolate-packed desserts in honor of the holidays -
What to Do with Thanksgiving Leftovers
Rewarming the turkey and gravy won’t suffice -
How to Weight Food Down
An easy way to keep food submerged in brine -
How to Make an Easy Cappuccino
A simple tip for home frothing -
How to Remove Pomegranate Seeds
Extracting tart, sweet deliciousness with ease -
Hot Chocolate Indulgence
Variations on the classic that will keep you warm until spring -
From the Alps to Your Apéritif
Cocktails made with elderflower -
Clay Potatoes and Olive Pit Fuel
Observations from Madrid Fusión 2008 -
Of Jamón and Birch Wine
A week’s worth of eating in Spain -
Bistronomics 101
French chef Iñaki Aizpitarte proves that you don’t need a trust fund to afford haute cuisine -
Modern Florence
Beyond David and the duomo -
Dispatch from Terra Madre
Our food editor reports from Slow Food’s global get-together -
Freeze-Dried Guanciale and Squid Ink Bar Codes
What we learned at Madrid Fusión -
Soups, from Brothy to Creamy
Warming, filling, and comforting -
How to Soften Butter
Pound it -
How to Bring Eggs to Room Temperature
Give them a warm bath -
You Say Farine, I Say Flour
There’s a difference between French and American flour. Croissant-makers beware! -
Pick a Peck of Peppermills
Who’s got the best grind? -
Mozzarellissimo
Burrata cheese, so named because of its buttery flavor, is like triple-cream mozzarella. -
Beyond Salt and Pepper
Ten flavor-boosting ingredients -
What to Do with Plain Yogurt
Granola, sure. But also dressings, marinades, soups, and muffins. -
Things to Do with Stale Bread
And most of them don’t involve croutons -
Buy These Now
Kitchen equipment worth paying for -
When Booze Won’t Do
Nonalcoholic but plenty satisfying -
Items You Will Never Need
If only there were a battery-powered column reader to do this for you -
Overlooked and Misunderstood
These recipe building blocks deserve a little more attention -
The Day After
What to do with the turkey leftovers? -
10 Holiday Confections
Cookies, candies, and cakey things to give or be given -
Instant Entertaining
Holiday hosting goes low-key -
Hand Warmers
Wrap your mittens around these cold-weather drinks -
When Hunger Strikes
Crunchy, salty, sweet snacks to bridge the gap -
Save Your Dollars
For many kitchen items, cheaper is better -
Beyond the Porterhouse
Underappreciated cuts of meat -
Eat Your Greens
Veggie-phile cookbooks for carnivores and vegetarians alike -
Easy, Fast, Fresh Dinners
Home-cooked meals that are quicker than ordering out -
Food Blog Heaven
We could browse these recipe-focused websites all day -
How to Thaw Meat Quickly
Retain juices while speed-defrosting meat -
How to Maintain Your Cutting Board
Mineral oil works well on wood -
How to Cut Dried Fruit Smoothly
Oiling your knife can help -
Beginner Cookbooks
Ten helpful titles for the novice cook -
Ask Aïda
CHOW’s food editor on her Food Network show -
About Aïda Mollenkamp
CHOW’s food editor launches her TV show, Ask Aida -
10 Homemade Pizzas
Easy pies to please any palate -
How to Transport a Cake
Keep it from sliding around -
Protecting a Frosted Cake
Create a tent with toothpicks and plastic wrap -
Bring Happy Hour Home
With this easy cocktail party menu -
Shockingly Tasty Fruitcakes
Start now, finish aging by Christmas -
How to Cut Hard Squash
Slice the squash, not your fingers -
10 Vegetarian Thanksgiving Dishes
Dishes that satisfy without the need for meat -
How to Satisfy a Hollywood Appetite
CHOW investigates the craft services table -
10 Recipes Using Vodka
Have your way with vodka, from cocktails to dinner and dessert








