Project Recipe

How to Cook a Whole Fish

Chris Hall | Posted 03.06.2009 | Style


Chris Hall

A whole fish, in addition to being cheaper than the same weight in individual filets, is an excellent container for cooking (hey, look, it comes wrapped in a tough, scaly skin)!

My First Turkey (and Maybe My Last?)

Bridget Moloney | Posted 12.28.2008 | Style


Bridget Moloney

Most people take their maiden turkey voyage surrounded by friends and family. But no one wants to eat turkey a week early. So it was just me and the bird.

How to Get Your Guests to Eat Dessert

Bridget Moloney | Posted 10.17.2008 | Style


Bridget Moloney

Here's the problem: Desserts can be a tough sell at social events -- or rather casual social events.

The Secret to Good French Fries

Chris Hall | Posted 09.28.2008 | Style


Chris Hall

Why are those incredible fries at your favorite burger joint impossible to replicate? Here's one thing to consider: That burger joint isn't starting out with fresh frying oil every morning.

The World's Ugliest Pie

Bridget Moloney | Posted 09.07.2008 | Style


Bridget Moloney

I am cooking my way through Bon Appetit's Top 100 Dishes. There have been successes. There have been failures. There has been nothing at the level of this pie.

The Perfect Margarita

Chris Hall | Posted 08.06.2008 | Style


Chris Hall

It's generally agreed that the components of a classic Margarita are tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice. The secret is proportions.