World Elephant Day

Luca, David's youngest staffer, heralds World Elephant Day with a lemonade stand, a batch of brownies, and the sweetest intentions.

14 Grilling Tools You Gotta Have

Tools and equipment to amp up your grilling game, whether you're at home or camping, needing a quick weeknight fix or indulging in a full-blown backyard 'cue.

Breaded Oven Fried Chicken Thighs

These crumb-coated thighs come together with no fuss and can easily be adapted to whatever ingredients you happen to have on hand.

35 mins

Grilled Greek Chicken

Fresh herbs and a squeeze of lemon lend this chicken its effusive Greek accent. A foolproof grilling technique makes it irresistible in any language.

1 d 55 mins

Smoked Turkey Legs

Even better than the ones at the Renaissance fair that you walk around gnawing off the bone. All it takes is a simple brine and a little patience.

1 d 4 hrs

9 Easy Halloween Recipes

Unlike many an overwrought and complicated Halloween sweet, these not-so-tricky treats deliver a scare—eek!—only after you make them. Not while you make them.

Panko Crusted Pork Tenderloin with Rosemary

The sort of simple dish that looks (and tastes!) like you spent all day preparing it but, in reality, requires only a handful of pantry ingredients and is completely doable on a weeknight.

45 mins

Smoked Whole Chicken

Juicy, tender, and subtly spiced, this Texas-style smoked chicken is as good as barbecue gets with its intriguing four-ingredient spice rub that beautifully melds heat with sweet.

4 hrs 5 mins

Easy Béchamel Sauce

Who knew that baking legend Jim Lahey's brilliance extended not just to bread and pizza maverick but also to béchamel whisperer?

25 mins

The Door Creaked Open

David continues where he left off, recounting what happened after he found an intruder in his rental house while on vacay in Maine.

Grilled Lobster

Grilled lobster tails are the summertime treat that you didn't know you needed. Quick and easy, you'll be surprised you didn't think to do this before.

20 mins

Smoked Coffee Brisket

Behold, one of the most beautiful briskets you'll ever pull off your backyard barbecue. Truly. Here's how.

7 hrs 15 mins

Notes on a Banana: An Excerpt

This excerpt from Notes On A Banana: A Memoir of Food, Love, and Manic Depression, shows how the author came to find his true love and fall in love again with food.

Southern Pan-Fried Chicken

This recipe from the late, great Edna Lewis turns out skillet-fried chicken that's perfectly seasoned, extra-crisp, and gosh darn beautiful in every way.

1 d

Smoked Chicken

Crisp skin. Succulent meat. A pervasive smokiness. And a pronounced yet balanced spice rub. All with very little fuss.

5 hrs 30 mins