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Ingredients

How Americans Became Obsessed With Drinking Apple Cider Vinegar

The story of how health-conscious thrill-seekers started chugging vinegar, from Johnny Appleseed to Katy Perry.

How to Make Raspberry Syrup, the Original Summer Grenadine

These four refreshing drinks are just the beginning of what you can shake up with fresh raspberry syrup—the original summer grenadine.

Let’s Hear It for Bouncy Foods

A celebration of all foods chewy, bouncy, and near-elastic.

7 Great Heavy Cream Substitutes

No matter what’s cooking, there’s a heavy cream substitute you can swap into your recipe.

How Cream of Tartar Helped Invent Modern Baking

But first: What is cream of tartar, anyway, and how do you use it in baking?

What Does ‘Authentic’ Chinese Food Even Mean?

As new ingredients are introduced and as communities migrate, the cuisine is always evolving.

This Tangy, Savory Fish Is a Taste of Teochew

Dressed with ginger, tart salted plums, and pickled mustard greens, this is a refreshing steamed fish dinner that keeps you coming back for more.

Bring Back the Bizzy Izzy Highball: Why This 100-Year-Old Cocktail Deserves a Revival

Made with pineapple, sherry, and rye whiskey, this forgotten cocktail feels remarkably modern.

14 Ham Delivery Services to Make Holiday Meal Prepping a Breeze

Get a showstopper main course delivered right to your door so you have time to think about sides—and candy.

Don’t Overlook the Other Ingredient in Your Coffee

Coffee lovers think a lot about freshly roasted beans. But your coffee-brewing water matters, too.

What Are Capers? A Guide to the Punchy, Briny Ingredient Every Pantry Needs

So much salty flavor in a tiny package—here’s everything you need to know about the umami bomb that is the caper. 

It’s Baking Season—Are You Using the Right Yeast?

Get a better rise on your sweet loaves, pastries, and doughnuts with yeast that’s trained for a high sugar dough.

Hot Stuff: 19 Ways to Spice Up Your Valentine’s Day Dinner

Add some heat to your holiday with these spicy snacks and ingredients.