Secret Weapon: Anchovies

Seattle chef Ethan Stowell uses them in everything

When we asked Seattle chef Ethan Stowell to pick the ingredient that he relies on most in his cooking, he didn’t hesitate. “That’s easy, because I named a...

Smoke Show

Put this chocolate in your pipe and smoke it

Autumn Martin is addicted to smoking. No, we're not talking cigarettes; the pastry chef and owner of Hot Cakes in Seattle can’t stop smoking chocolate chips ($15 for 8...

Lee Way

A must-have cookbook from some Southern brothers

The Lee Bros. Charleston Kitchen cookbook ($35) is all about hidden surprises, much like the city around which it’s based. The recipes, taken à la carte, are delicious...

Closing Arguments

Our Best Pastry Chefs of 2013

Your final bite of a meal is weighted with significance, since it's often the taste you’ll remember most vividly. So it makes sense that dessert demands its own separate...

Sugar, Momma

Serving pieces worthy of the country's best confections

Soon, Tasting Table will announce our annual batch of the nation's top pastry chefs. In honor of the upcoming sugar rush, we’ve pulled together five serving pieces that are...

Take a Cut

Blades that make a statement

Few things are more well-used in the kitchen than a chef's knife. So when it comes to investing in kitchen gear, a sharp blade is something we’ll happily shell out for....