Marinate on this: Why are marinades so important in cooking? The benefit of meat marinades is that they help to both tenderize and flavor the meat, and in some cases, the acidic element can help keep ...

There’s a primal wonder to smoked food — that such depth of flavor can come from so simple a technique. And then there’s the fun of the process itself, whether you’re working with a formal smoker ...

Cut the cream cheese blocks in half lengthwise, then cut the halves crosswise into ¼-inch-thick slices. Repeat with the cheddar and pepper jack. Arrange alternating slices of the cream cheese, cheddar ...

Chef Alison Roman visits TODAY with surprising advice for throwing you next dinner party: Ask for help, pick your battles, and never apologize! She also shows how to make easy dishes for entertaining, ...

In ragtag crumbles or genteel chunks, feta cheese gives a frisky flavor edge to food. Its salty, sour-sweet sharpness gives a classic Greek salad its signature taste; romaine, olives, cucumbers and ...

As mentioned in previous columns and in my cookbooks, my Grandma Potempa would make her own homemade cheese at our family farm when my dad was growing up. Our family is Polish, but when I think of ...

Award-winning BBQ Pitmaster Chiles Cridlin shared barbecuing tips and made Marinated Pork Tenderloin Sliders with Mango-Pineapple Salsa and Mac and Cheese Scotch Egg. Follow @ChilesCridlin on ...