Carl's Jr. Western Bacon Cheeseburger

Carl's Jr. Western Bacon Cheeseburger
Here’s a little trivia for you: Did you know that the WBCB (yes, it has a nickname) comes in three sizes (single, double, and the six-dollar version)? And that about 32 million combined were..... read more

How to Make the Perfect Grilled Cheese

A grilled cheese: the perfect combination of crunch, butter, and melted goodness. People just can’t get enough. Grilled cheeses are the perfect example of why we love cooking; without heat and... read more

Denny's Bacon Slamburger

Denny's Bacon Slamburger
What’s in a name? Not much, but the Bacon Slamburger sure is catchy. It also overflows with meat, hash browns, bacon, egg, and cheese — a winning (albeit artery-clogging) combination. See..... read more

McDonald's Big Mac

McDonald's Big Mac
The key to recreating the Big Mac is obviously perfecting the sauce. Some say it’s simply Thousand Island, but the clever folks at McDonald's deserve much more credit for this masterpiece..... read more

How to Make the Perfect Banana Split

Banana Split
In 1904, David Evans Strickler, a young man working at the soda fountain in a pharmacy in Latrobe, Pa., concocted one of America's favorite desserts, the banana split. In later years, the... read more

No Oven Necessary: 5 Foods to Cook in the Sun

Baked Brie with Sun-dried Tomatoes
After I made my Sun S’mores the other week, I began to wonder about other things I could cook outside. Sun tea, naturally, was one idea, but I was also thinking about stuff like boiling water... read more

How to Convert a Recipe

We’ve discussed how recipes can be a scary thing. Whether you're writing one, or quite frankly, reading one, there are often a lot of factors that can easily be overlooked — and... read more

Seared Tuna and Brown Rice Chirashi

Seared Tuna and Brown Rice Chirashi
Here's a healthier version of a Japanese lunchtime favorite, made with brown rice. Brown rice is nutty and chewy, and the short-grain version retains the stickiness that people have generally..... read more