Alton Brown knows a thing or two about food and the tools you use to prepare, so his recommendation for the ideal type of cutting board carries a lot of weight.

What, exactly, is a Boston Cooler? We have the scoop on this sweet ice cream concoction that takes the standard milkshake to a whole new level.

Joe Gurrera, author of "Joe Knows Fish" and owner of Citarella, told Food Republic about his preferred method for cooking the crispiest fish.

Bread is such a staple that many of us don't even think twice about it, which is why some countries bake and export it in surprisingly large amounts.

Hot chocolate is a uniquely soothing drink during the longer nights of the year and giving your mug a festive rim can add an extra decadent twist.

Seasoning can make or break even the juiciest steak. However, there's more to the process than simply adding the right spices. We went to an expert for tips.

The U.S. is full of local specialty ice creams, with all kinds of interesting flavors. In New England, the variety everyone knows uses breakfast cereal.

Rice is a versatile staple food that can work deliciously well either sweet or savory. Try adding a little of this ingredient for a distinctive twist.

Not all cocktails need to be elaborate creations. Sometimes, something simple like a vodka press can be exactly what you need. Here's how to mix one.

Butter, salt, caramel, and cheese are all classic popcorn toppings, and we have another suggestion to add to your salty-sweet repertoire: vanilla.

Broiling and grilling both use high and direct heat to cook foods, but they don't both come from the same direction or yield identical results.

This Costco location might be the most breathtaking in the world due to its natural surroundings: a beautiful cenote with a history spanning millions of years.

The sous vide cooking method can yield incredibly tasty and tender steak, but does the technique work well with frozen meat? We consulted an expert chef.

Puff pastry sheets enable you to make a wide array of tasty desserts and even savory snacks, but it's all too easy to destroy the dough if you aren't careful.

We asked a pro sushi chef which fish he recommends for the most transcendent sashimi, and it's more of an underrated pick than your average tuna.

Port is not your average table wine and can be a tad mysterious, so we asked an expert how long a bottle should last once opened and how to keep it fresh.

A cosmopolitan is a classic cocktail that every aficionado knows, but fewer people might know about the similarly named metropolitan. Here's the difference.

Grilling kebabs can be a complicated process to maneuver the skewers and make sure each piece cooks completely. We turned to an expert for advice.

Costco's Kirkland Signature brand usually offers reliable products, but its butter is being recalled due to missing allergen info on the packaging.

It's important that you're using the right knife when working in the kitchen. However, according to Alton Brown, a paring knife is not one you need.

You may have noticed Sierra Mist has disappeared from soda fountains and grocery store shelves. What happened to the lemon-lime soda? Is it really gone?

Traditional pot roast is a staple meal in many households, but the state of Mississippi's version puts a tangy spin on the hearty classic. This is its story.

You may already know that Costco outsources all of its products, and liquor is no exception. So who makes Costco's Kirkland Signature spiced rum?

Jarred Alfredo sauce can make a cost-effective dinner in a snap, but out of all the brands around, be sure to avoid this one, ranked the worst.

Sous vide your dried beans to cook up the most perfect beans of your life, shares executive Chef Matt Kreider in an exclusive interview with Food Republic.

Both the seeds and flesh of a pumpkin are edible and delicious. This simple hack can make separating them for cooking or baking easy and quick.

There are about 150 types of kale, differing in flavor, texture, and appearance. The three most popular ones in stores are curly, Tuscan, and Russian red kale.