A basic recipe and baking tips for making perfect macarons. Taking a chance with Indian bitter melon. This roast chicken recipe might just get you hitched. Watch George Clooney show off his home bar and kitchen. How to make chocolate-dipped strawberries in no time at all. All you need to select the perfect oyster assortment. Read more

Leonardo DiCaprio has entered the coffee business, and we're excited about it. But we're also huge tea lovers, and here are the reasons why. Don't skip out on Winter farmers markets — you might miss a lot of cold-weather goodies. Jay Leno's reaction to the veggie pizza Michelle Obama convinced him to try had us laughing out loud. Need another laugh? Check out the best food-filled Super Bowl Read more

Buffalo chicken dip is perfect for football watching, but we'd like to make this all year long. We tried Guy Fieri's new line of wing sauces. Find out what we thought. Take your taste buds on a spiced adventure with this baked egg dish. Who doesn't love peanut butter? Catch up on your lessons in knife skills. This week we learned how to cut a julienne. Junami apples are really, really juicy and Read more

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Make a New Year's Resolution to make your own versions of store-bought staples. Get inspired in the kitchen with a cute new apron. We sat down for an interview with Ruth Reichl over dinner this week. Check out our Q&A. Expand your knowledge of Spanish food and your pantry with these essential ingredients. We taste test the new Starbucks blonde brew. And we finally got to sample the strange Read more

Old fave, new twist: edamame hummus. Wholesome breakfast ideas to kick-start your day. Resolved to cook more? Crucial cooking techniques to know. It's National Soup Month: get to know all about your favorite liquid meal. Espresso meets the after-dinner drink in a recipe for keoke coffee. Milka chocolate: it's an obsession. Everything we simply can't live without this month. Read more

Take your 2012 toast to the next level with Champagne cupcakes. From homemade pantry staples to modern cuisine, the definitive cookbook picks this year. Best budget sparkling wines to savor this New Year's Eve. Croquembouches are a hot (and delicious) trend right now. Mouthwatering moments of the year: top reader-submitted pictures. Putting the new Dulce de Leche Cheerios to the Read more

Move over, pepperoni: butternut squash and brie will transform your pizza. Padma Lakshmi on cooking with Winter pumpkin. Learn how to make Carnegie Deli's iconic matzo ball soup. Hanukkah food traditions, from sufganiyot to latkes. Geoffrey Zakarian talks to us about winning Next Iron Chef. Ten fun and festive holiday treats. Beef tenderloin is the ultimate holiday roast; here's how to cook Read more

Six holiday beers we're digging right now. Whole Foods cheese buyer Cathy Strange on perfecting the cheese platter. The simplest way to roast chestnuts this Christmas. Arnold's coming out with new pita thins in 2012, and they're pretty darn tasty. Where did these Christmas foods come from? Take a trip around the world with a different meal each weeknight. Maggi seasoning: where does it come Read more

Do you dare combine beets with chocolate? With our fourth annual 12 Days of Edible Gifts, holiday DIYs never looked so good! Get into the holiday spirit with a festive candy cane cocktail. Ten stews and soups sure to keep you warm and cozy. We share our favorite Winter cocktails to help you make it through the season. What do you think of Starbucks expanding its beer and wine service? Padma Read more