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Okay, What Is Béchamel Sauce, Anyway?

It's creamy, it's classic, and everyone should know how to make it.

How to Talk About the Way Wine Tastes Without Sounding Like a Jerk

You can talk about wine without annoying yourself and the people around you. We'll show you the way.

I Could Eat This Spicy Fennel with White Rice For Dinner Every Night

Spicy, tangy, toasty, crispy, sweet fennel? And a bowl of steaming white rice? Yeah, that sounds good.

The Hybrid Coffee Shop–Wine Bar Is My Favorite Place to Drink Right Now

Come in the morning for the espresso. Stay all night for the biodynamic rosé.

What Is Broccolini, Anyway?

Is broccolini just baby broccoli, or what?

A Rent Week Recipe That Redeems Store-Bought Gnocchi

Sage and brown butter? On crispy gnocchi? Tell me more.

I Beg You, Please, Give Raisins a Chance

We can all agree that they're a terrible snack food, but cooking with raisins is a different story.

Everything You Need to Know to Buy the Best Coffee Beans

Whole or ground? New or old? Here or there? We break it all down.

You Should Be Using More Chives...On Everything

I want so much more than that teeny-tiny sprinkle. Gimme chives by the handful, not the pinch!

Dine Out on Valentine's Day? Why Not Just Stick a Fork in Your Date's Eye?

7 reasons you should absolutely be cooking at home on the 14th.

All the Gear You Need to Make Killer Cocktails at Home

You need more than just a shaker—but not that much more. Here's our list of essential cocktail gear.

What's the Difference Between Light and Dark Roast Coffee?

They taste really different. Best to know what you're into before you go any further.

This Rent Week White Bean Dip Is Winning the Super Bowl

Whether you like football or not, white bean dip with harissa and crispy homemade pita chips is nothing to complain about.

How to Get the Most Flavor Out of Canned Tomatoes

This simple maneuver will bring your pasta sauces and soups to the next level.

A Rent Week Gingerade for Dry January (and All the Time, TBH)

The first ever Rent Week drink recipe is here. And it's loaded with ginger.

This Pizza Dough Flatbread Recipe Can Be Whatever You Need It to Be

Store-bough pizza dough and a 15-minute cook time? We'll be right there.

The Secret to Crispier Food? Don't Touch It

It takes minimal effort. Actually, it doesn't take any effort at all.

What Is Worcestershire Sauce, Anyway?

Yes, it's hard to pronounce. And yes, you should be using it a lot more than you think you should.

Cooking with Wine: Can You Use the Really Cheap Stuff, or Nah?

Does quality really make a difference when you're cooking with wine?