In the mood to mix your nightcap and dessert tonight? Something boozy and sweet — and brief? Here's just the thing. It's giggle-inducing to call this a recipe; it's more a whisper of a suggestion, a nudge to let you know that yes, Scotch and ice cream go very well together. More

I am a bacon lover. Crispy, salty, and smoky should be part of almost every meal as far as I'm concerned. In case you're looking for a few ways to serve it other than breakfast, we've done the dirty work for you and rounded up 15 bacon-tastic meals that put that pig to use! More

It's not for nothing that couscous is one of our biggest staples for quick weeknight dinners. This grain-like pasta cooks in the blink of an eye and is absolutely foolproof. If you can boil water, I guarantee you can make couscous. More

I have a small passion for spiced doughnuts. Sure they're great from local bakeries, but when you're frying them at home, they are one of the most forgiving doughnuts you can make. Why? Because of their color. More

As a restaurant employee, let me just say this. Please don't go out to dinner on Valentine's Day. In fact, please stay home the week before and after. I beg of you. I won't elaborate, but why fight for a reservation when you can cook up a delicious, romantic meal in the privacy of your own home.

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It's about this time of year that I start getting antsy, culinarily speaking. It's still winter and my body craves those hearty dishes of squash and legumes. But I'm also ready for the bright, fresh flavors of spring. This couscous salad with its roasted squash and citrusy vinaigrette bridges the gap. More

This post is timely for me because I just moved into a new house and spent all last week setting up our kitchen and pantry, organizing the basement, painting, and making a few dump runs. Moving, as most of you already know, has a way of forcing you to think about what you really use and reevaluating the rest. The pantry is no exception. More

Q: I recently received a bag of "Schokonudeln" (chocolate noodles). I hate to let anything go to waste, so I'm determined to make something out of these.

I don't think they're sweet. The ingredient list is simply durum semolina, eggs-20%, and cocoa powder-6%. I thought about making some variation of Cincinnati chili, although these aren't spaghetti noodles. Of course, if they turn out to be sweetened, it may be hard to do a savory dish. Any thoughts?

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While roasting beets for Valentine's Day-appropriate pink pasta, we tried something a little different from our usual wrap-in-foil technique, and it resulted in especially succulent tasting, easy-to-peel beets… More

Due to the high cost of certification, eight major salmon buyers in Alaska (accounting for 72% of the market) are declining to renew their support for the Marine Stewardship Council's sustainable seafood certification beyond October 2012, when the current certification ends. This move, should it hold fast, essentially renders the certification worthless. More