Writings

Michael W. Twitty digs deep into the history of rice and the role African-American slaves played in the dissemination, cultivation, and harvesting of this beloved grain.

No fancy smoker? No problem. We explain how to transform your kettle grill into a backyard maker of smoked ribs, salmon, turkey, chicken, and so much more.

Expert advice on how to talk to your butcher, what cut of beef to select, how to grind it, and whether you should dare consider freezing ground beef.

A scandalously underutilized kitchen trick that’ll save you money at the store and earn you accolades at the table.

How Southern cooking icon Nathalie Dupree tenaciously and graciously led the way for countless women to make a way for themselves in a traditionally male profession.

Now that it’s safer to responsibly gather outdoors, summer entertaining returns. These recipes and suggestions will help you keep it casual and pull it off with ease if you’re out of practice.

Writer Kim Sunée shares her experience of both losing and finding herself in cooking during the last couple decades and especially the last year.

David explains his 6-step approach to selecting the ripest, juiciest, sweetest watermelon possible. Works like a charm each and every darn time.

Here are 12 grilling tips from our recipe testers that’ll save you time, hassle, and frustration and ensure your every grilling venture exceeds your expectations.

Our cooking columnists take on the etiquette surrounding sharing steak.