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Soup Club. Funny how two small words can bring such big things, including nourishment, friendship, and a night off from cooking.

What's the difference between a jalapeno and a habanero? A lot. And you want to know exactly what that difference is before you swap one for the other. Here, all the subtle nuances you need to know.

David explains why you've been using your zester wrong all these years and shows you how to correct your errant ways.

Fear not frenching your standing rib roast. Grab a sharp knife, these easy how-tos, and your sense of adventure.

The history of the jelly doughnut, aka the sufganiyah, goes back to the 15th century. Since then, it's been dipped, sandwiched, and injected with savory and sweet fillings.

The much-ballyhooed Italian Christmas classic, Feast of the Seven Fishes, stars one fish in Domenica Marchetti's home. Calamari. And it's the centerpiece of her Christmas Eve dinner.

Plonk this brown sugar glazed ham on your holiday table, step back, and listen to the gasped oohs and aahs, accept all manner of accolades, and watch it disappear.

When your bird is still frozen hours before you intend to say grace, all is not lost. At least not with these quick defrosting tricks.

Grilling guru Meathead Goldwyn explains how grilling works—you know, thermodynamics and pyrotechnics and other science-y stuff—in plain terms. You're gonna like the homework.

The easy essentials you need to know prior to taking on any recipe—Portuguese or otherwise—that calls for the centuries-old staple ingredient, salt cod.

In case you've ever wondered if you can cut corners and swap one type of flour for another, here's your answer.

We were asked if "reusable" and "disposable" are the same thing when it comes to bamboo utensils. Our cooking advice guys explain whether to ditch 'em or dunk 'em in dish soap.

Sometimes things aren't quite as simple as we'd like. So we delve into the science behind the smoke point of oils and help you translate this to your kitchen.

Been confused about what the difference is between various types of yeast and if you can swap them out for one another? Wonder no more.

Spatchcocking, or butterflying, a whole chicken ensures your hen cooks remarkably quickly and sigh-inducingly evenly. And it's a cinch to do at home.

We're hearing the same question over and over and over again. How do I a make sourdough starter? (That is, a homemade bread starter that requires no commercial yeast.) Here's how in simple, easy steps.

Because c'mon, we've all wondered whether it really makes a difference what kind of cocoa powder we use. [Spoiler alert: It does. But not always.]

Expert answers to your most befuddling brownie blunders. Trust us when we say these tricks and techniques will ensure your next batch is your best ever.

Get ready to fill your Netflix queue with 100-plus romantic, uproarious, charming, kooky, or otherwise memorable food moments in movies.

Savvy and sassy advice on how to ensure that cast iron skillet you inherited from your grandma endures for generations to come (or at least another 10 years!).