Recipe Collections & Favorites

Clearly seltzer adds refreshing fizz to cranberry juice or sangría. But its colorless, odorless, tasteless bubbliness also makes it the ideal secret ingredient to lighten up foods. Think batters and soups. (Thanks, air pockets!) Seltzer and club soda can be used interchangeably, but steer clear of sparkling water, which doesn’t have enough carbonation to leaven. And be sure to use a bottle that’s fresh from the store; over time seltzer goes flat.

These tricked out Halloween treats are sure to satisfy every craving.

We put the popular Pinterest hack to the test.

They’re a trusty companion for tomato soup and tummy aches. But these squares can be wilder than that. Crush them up and they’re (better than) bread crumbs. Cover them in chocolate and almonds and you’ve got a salty-sweet, nearly criminal dessert.

Recipes from this month’s issue.

Simple dishes that keep your grocery list―and time in the kitchen―short.

Rooting around for an in-season vegetable with inspiring possibilities? Turn to the turnip.

Our verdict? No amount of cheese can save it.

The classic campfire treat is now an acceptable breakfast choice.