When preparing any seafood, it's important to take steps to avoid foodborne illnesses. And when buying razor clams, there is one crucial factor to keep in mind.

Cream icing and fondant, while both delicious on cakes, are very different from one another in terms of makeup, taste, texture, and creation.

Whether you're eating with family or dining alone this Hanukkah, these NYC eateries have you covered with traditional classics and more.

The Diddy-backed brand offers a wide selection of fruit-flavored vodkas along with it's popular flagship bottle, but not every one is a hit.

Coffee shops are one of the more common sights in cities across the United States. Here is the unexpected city that has the most coffee shops per capita.

At first look, Korean kimbap and Japanese futomaki may look like culinary siblings, but don't make the mistake of saying kimbap is Korean sushi or vice versa.

Don't let the name deceive you. The Creole Cocktail didn't come from New Orleans. So, what exactly are its origins and why is it associated with The Big Easy?

There are several reasons as to why pink butcher paper is the quintessential choice for brisket — and no, it has nothing to do with tradition.

The new McDonald's is "considerably smaller" than other U.S. locations because it has done away with the dine-in space and is focused on to-go customers.

When in doubt about how to handle an ingredient like oven-ready lasagna noodles, it's wise to consult the original source for best practices.

There's a southern gravy you might not have heard of, but will want to try soon -- especially if you like hard-boiled eggs. It's called southern egg gravy.

The secret to perfecting a fluffy Swiss roll isn't in the filling or even the oven. Rather, it all comes down to the flour. Find out how to master the art.

Starbucks has refused to negotiate with union reps, even physically walking out of the meetings. Now, the coffee giant is answering for its actions.

Many food items and products have come under recall for listeria in recent years. More than any of these various items and foods were enoki mushrooms.

This is why chefs and potato chip lovers alike recommend placing your potato chips in the freezer. There's a scientific reason behind how it works.

To keep food fresh, it needs to be kept as airtight as possible with heavy, freezer-safe material like aluminum foil, freezer paper, or freezer-weight bags.

Anchovies may be small, but what they lack in size, they make up for in flavor. Here's why you should use this type of canned anchovies in your pasta sauce.

Eating crab is a messy experience, but if you buy yours canned, you're less likely to fight for every bite, but not all crab meat should be canned. Here's why.

Peruvians have serious game when it comes to desserts, many of which feature manjar blanco. It's even the very foundation upon which a sweet was built.

How do you char a few veggies at a time if you don't feel like using a grill? There's a kitchen tool that can help, even though it's usually used for desserts.

Cold weather might seem like red wine's time to shine, but these hearty vinos beg you to rethink the summer's child reputation of crisp, refreshing white wine.

Oysters are a delicacy that contains the flavor of the place they're from. One oyster shucking pro designed a special knife to make shucking a bit easier.

But before you add some of the above vegetables into your soup (or almost any vegetable for that matter), be sure to caramelize them, it's worth the effort.

The flavors you want to enhance in your tuna salad are really up to you. If you want to up the tang in your version, there are a few easy ways to do so.

Christina Tosi encourages at-home cooks to experiment on their own. One of Tosi's biggest rule-breakers? Chipless Wonders.

There are plenty of tools on the market that are designed specifically for opening jars, but before you spend any money, check your kitchen for this one tool.

If you're looking for a boost of vitamins or an extra sprinkle of flavor, nutritional yeast might just be the add-on your grilled cheese has been missing.