The TV dinner, that icon of mid-century American life, offered Renee and David two disparate experiences: Freedom and disappointment.

Chocolate. Milk or dark? Which reigns supreme? Renee and David go bite for bite defending their sweet corner of the world.

“What’s the best fried chicken?” has been asked since skillet was first placed on fire. But we’re not talking recipes. We’re talking finger-burnin’ hot or room temp?

When making lobster rolls, do you opt for mayonnaise or butter? Our fearless food contrarians, David and Renee, battle it out. Which dressing will reign supreme?

Banal or bold? David and Renee are on opposite sides of the fence when it comes to the ubiquitous paprika. Where do you stand when it comes to this rusty red spice?

Once again on opposite sides of an issue, Renee and David sound off on what makes for a successfully written recipe: artful language or practicality?

Renee Schettler Rossi and David Leite take opposite sides on the issue of cooking from cookbooks or a computer. Which offers you more while at the stove?

How do you take your hot chocolate? Thick or thin? David Leite and Renee Schettler are on opposite ends of the spectrum, but one recipe satisfies both.