It happens every September. I want a little taste of fall but I'm not ready for serious fall baking. Happily I am always in the mood to pop popcorn. (And even happier: Popcorn is naturally gluten-free.) One day I decided to toss popcorn with white chocolate, dried fruit, and some spices. Success! I had a little taste of fall and I didn't have to turn on the oven. More
There are many brands of microwaveable popcorn to choose from, but it's easy (and cheaper) to do it yourself with a paper bag and popcorn kernels. A little butter, salt, and sugar make this microwaved popcorn the perfect pairing for... More
Super Bowl Disclaimer: When it comes to sports, Serious Eats is a non-partisan site but we can't stop our contributors from getting a little rah-rah for their favorite football teams this time of year. [Saints helmet, neworleanssaints.com; caramel corn, Jenny... More
[Flickr: hellosputnik] I love going the creative route for Christmas gifts. The tradition began as a child when my mom gave all my teachers a holiday tin full of treats like Swedish snowballs and mini cheesecakes. Homemade gifts showcase the... More
©iStockphoto.com/hidesy Serious bacon lovers know that if bacon had a team in the NFL, it would most certainly be in the Super Bowl. So if you're having people over for the big game, or even if you're watching with immediate... More
Our first-ever Sweet Tweaks contest has yielded a modest but exciting batch of caramel popcorn tweaks, and we can't wait to see which one is your favorite. We've posted all of the entries below. Take a look and submit... More
Later in the week we'll get to some of Fat's more complicated dishes, such as a classic Cassoulet and an elegant Duck Rillettes, but for now let's start off with a simple Spicy Buttered Popcorn. Author Jennifer McLagan laments the... More
Always adding or substituting ingredients, adjusting techniques and altering presentations, I tend to see recipes as malleable inspiration more than rigid structure. Following your comments from week to week, I get the sense that many of you are the... More
What would an Oscars party be without a big bowl of popcorn? For Hollywood's most glamorous night, though, not just any popcorn will do. Here are three of my favorite fancy popcorn recipes: Giada de Laurentiis's Rosemary Popcorn, Sally Schnieder's White Truffle Popcorn, and a seriously indulgent Bacon-Cheese Popcorn. More
And here's our final recipe of the week from Michel Richard's Happy in the Kitchen. Here, chocolate unexpectedly covers two familiar snacks--popcorn and grapes.... More
