Most artificial food dyes come from the same source and contain the same compounds, and understanding these ingredients can explain the controversy around them.
During Passover, much of the Ashkenazi community (Jews who relocated to Central and Eastern Europe) refrain from eating rice as well as leavened bread. But why?
It's true that a bagel would just look wrong without the hole, but the true purpose of this iconic feature has both historical and culinary significance.
Frank Sinatra's go-to cocktail order, the Rusty Nail, carries an air of mystery in its name, its possible origin story, and even one of its key ingredients.
Swapping out your usual sliced white bread is a super easy way to instantly upgrade your grilled cheese, and there's no better alternative than garlic naan.
Audrey Hepburn had an appetite both for life and good food, but her favorite? A simple but elegant spaghetti al pomodoro featuring tomatoes from her garden.
Nashville hot chicken is a popular dish that's served all over the country today but it got its start in the Tennessee city after a bad breakup inspired revenge
Want to stretch your budget just a bit or simply try something new and delicious? Swap out the meat in your meatball for ricotta and enjoy polpette di ricotta.
With its thin, crispy crust and square-cut slices, tavern-style pizza is vastly different from deep-dish, but just as integral to Chicago’s culinary history.
Alex Guarnaschelli has great ideas for Easter side dishes that are delicious, won't add much fuss to your already-big meal, and carry the spirit of spring.
There are as many recipes for hamantaschen as there are bakers who make them, but trust us when we say yours should include a plain egg yolk for a tender crumb.
Vanilla extract is pivotal in so many desserts and baked goods -- or is it? If you find yourself plumb out, you can turn to your liquor cabinet for a swap.
Follow our easy steps for turning whipped cream or Kool-Aid into edible dyes, so you can make classic pastel Easter eggs or even rainbow tie-dyed versions.
While other barbecue sauces are based on tomatoes, mustard, or even vinegar, Alabama's signature sauce is based on mayonnaise, which gives it its pale color.
The salad spinner is amazing for thawing frozen shrimp, as it does so without the risk of creating rubbery seafood - a common issue with microwave defrosting.