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05/04/10--18:47: What to Eat: Cinco de Mayo (chan 2559103)

Any menu involving tequila and tasty Mexican food is sure to turn into a fiesta, and these recipes from some of the region's most impressive chefs will help make this year's celebration the most memorable yet. Margaritasby Jane Butel Arguably the...


05/11/10--19:31: What to Eat: Spring Pastas (chan 2559103)

Pasta isn't just for those cold, wintery nights-these recipes pack seasonal flavors into dishes that are perfect for the many warm, summery days ahead. This week, the site What The F--- Should I Make For Dinner? went viral, and with good reason. "What...


05/18/10--17:58: What to Eat: Japanese Small Plates (chan 2559103)

Get your chopsticks out for these amazing Asian recipes that are perfect for your next themed dinner party. Eggplant with Yuzu Miso Sauceby Hiroko Shimbo An array of flavors bold and bright can be found in this creation from one of Food & Wine...


05/25/10--19:06: Memorial Day Eats (chan 2559103)

Hot dogs and hamburgers are for beginners-for a real holiday BBQ blowout, these five dishes will have guests crowning you Top Chef. Spareribs, "St. Louis-Cut Ribs," and Baby Back Ribsby Adam Perry Lang The kingpin of barbecue shares his renowned rib...


06/01/10--17:55: What to Eat: Light Greek Meal (chan 2559103)

With the heavy summer air settling in, keep cool with tzatziki, artichoke soup, classic spinach squares, and more satisfying Greek recipes. Artichoke Soup Avgolemono by Crescent Dragonwagon It's an original pairing-artichokes with avgolemono...


06/10/10--20:43: What to Eat: Crostini and Bruschetta (chan 2559103)

Never met a topped toast you didn't like? Here are a few you're sure to love. Grilled Bread With Olive Oil, Garlic, and Tomatoby Marcella Hazan The woman who perfected the brew for balsamic vinegar helps you perfect this party favorite. A classic is...


06/16/10--07:38: What to Eat: The World Cup (chan 2559103)

The world's biggest sports event is here again, and fans of all stripes can cheer on Italy, the U.S., South Africa, and more while sampling five flavorful international recipes, from risotto to bobotie. India: Pakoras by Suneeta Vaswani Watching...


06/29/10--19:31: What to Eat: Fourth of July (chan 2559103)

The only thing more important than fireworks on Independence Day is the food, and these recipes will be a hit at any summertime picnic or party. Real Onion Dipby Rick Rodgers The right-hand man over at Williams-Sonoma helps kick off the festivities...


07/27/10--09:29: The 5 Best Berry Recipes (chan 2559103)

From basic black cherries in a custardy cake to figs topped with bourbon whipped cream, here are some delicious recipes for Clafoutis, a rustic French dessert. All summer long, fruits are the star of the market. They're brilliantly colored,...


08/06/10--12:51: Celebrity Chefs Cook with Wine (chan 2559103)

From Mario Batali's broccoli sautéed in white wine to Nigella Lawson's peaches in Muscat, here are five fresh summer recipes. Broccoli Sautéed in Wine and Garlicby Mario Batali One of today's most popular chefs honors the greats before...


08/11/10--15:31: The Perfect Homemade Ice Cream (chan 2559103)

From a classic vanilla ice cream to pineapple rosemary sorbet, here are 5 simple recipes for ice cream you can make from scratch. From street vendors' shaved ice covered in fruity syrup to cereal milk-flavored soft serve, from beer-can popsicles to...


08/24/10--16:30: The Perfect Homemade Burger (chan 2559103)

From the meat to the mayonnaise, here are 5 great recipes for a burger made completely from scratch. Nothing tastes quite as good hot off the grill as a hamburger. Sure, pretty much anything can be thrown on the grill to make it taste extra delicious...


09/28/10--11:10: The Perfect Apple Dessert (chan 2559103)

From American apple pie to Russian apple pancakes, here are 5 delicious recipes from across the globe. Summer is officially over. And while this change in season will be experienced by many as a moment of loss-no more fresh raspberries, no more beach...


11/02/10--15:14: The New York Wine and Food Festival (chan 2559103)

The biggest chefs met the best food and wine in a four-day extravaganza last month. See the photos of famous food personalities from New York's greatest food show. Thousands of über-foodies gathered in New York City over Columbus Day weekend to...


11/05/10--14:11: An Unbeatable Brownie (chan 2559103)

Nearly perfect in its most basic form, these recipes for a dessert favorite take brownie baking to the next level. Brownies, those delicious squares of chocolate goodness, are a magic medium: neither cookie nor cake, they exist in a heavenly limbo...