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The web is dying, but mesh networks could save it

My previous article, <i>The web began dying in 2014, here’s how</i>, raised much more awareness than I thought it would. Many people found it to be an insightful analysis of the web under the control of tech giants, but the article ended without providing anything positive to hold on to.<p>I actually have …

50 Things to Grill in Foil

Try a new cookout dish: Food Network Magazine created dozens of fun and easy foil packs.<p>Charles Masters<p><b>How to make a foil packet:</b><br>1. Lay a large sheet …

Skillet-Roasted Lemon Chicken

Preheat the oven to 450 degrees F.<p>Place the thyme, fennel seeds, 1 tablespoon salt, and 1 teaspoon pepper in a mini food processor and process until …

Manchester City sign first e-sports player

<b>Manchester City Football Club have signed a new young player - but one who will never set foot on the pitch.</b><p>Instead 18-year-old Kieran "Kez" Brown joins the club as its first e-sports player.<p>He will represent the club at e-sports tournaments, playing popular computer game Fifa.<p>Premier League rivals …

10 delicious barbecue dishes to make on a grill

Memorial Day signals the start of summer and that means it's time to dust off the BBQ.<p>If you've missed the taste of succulent burgers, grilled fish and juicy ribs, try one of these grilltastic recipes. We've even including a BBQ-friendly dessert.<p>We promise your taste buds won't be disappointed.<p>1. …

The Very Important Italian Cold-Cut Sandwich Rules

There are certain universal truths when it comes to making an Italian cold-cuts sandwich.<p>A hero, a hoagie, a grinder, a sub. You can call it what you want. But there are certain universal truths when it comes to making an Italian cold-cuts sandwich. The first rule: Yes, you can prepare one at home …

Spaghetti Puttanesca (Spaghetti With Capers, Olives, and Anchovies) Recipe

"Puttanesca" literally translates to "in the style of prostitutes," supposedly because the pungent aromas of garlic, anchovies, capers, and olives tossed with pasta were how Neapolitan prostitutes would lead customers to their doors. This is one of those stories that seem, in the words of Douglas …

The Right Way to Sauce Pasta

Serious Eats<p>VIDEOS<p>Watch More Videos<p>"I'll have a glass of the grappa, please," I said to the bartender at the Italian restaurant down the street from my house.<p>"You are the first person I have ever seen order that," she exclaimed in response. I asked her how long she'd been working there, figuring it …

Spaghetti Aglio e Olio Recipe

One of the most basic pasta sauces, <i>aglio e olio</i> uses just garlic and olive oil (and maybe a pinch of red pepper flakes for heat). It sounds too simple to be good, but it's among the best.<p>Why It Works<p>Adding starchy pasta water to the skillet with the garlic and oil helps emulsify the sauce to create …

Forget Raw: Roast Your Radishes for Maximum Mileage

There was a time, many years ago, when I'd look at the heaps of radish bunches at the farmers market, admire their vivid red and pink colors, and then think, "What the heck does anyone do with <i>that</i> many radishes?"<p>Back then, a radish, to me, was a tasty root vegetable to be eaten raw, its crisp bite …

How To Put The Perfect Sear On Sea Scallops (Beautiful Crust Or Bust)

Where delicious sea scallops are concerned, it's crust or bust. Here's how Chef John puts the perfect sear on his sea scallops:<p>Seared Scallops with …

10 Steps to Becoming a Burger Expert

By Leslie Stephens<p>Our definitive guide to burgers--for now, and to carry you well through tailgating season.<p>More: 5 tricks to making a mind-blowing burger<p>Burgers are easy: Just buy a patty at the store, grill it, and serve. But great burgers--those juicy, …

Pass the Ketchup: How to Make Better Mexican-Style Shrimp Cocktail

More<p>Mexican Food<p><i>Recetas deliciosas</i> to transport your tastebuds south of the border.<p>The distinction between what's called "shrimp cocktail" and what's called "ceviche" in Latin America is a blurry one. There's no easy way to map it, but to take a <i>very</i> cursory look: Starting with the most classic …

Cook the Ultimate Huevos Rancheros | Men's Health

<b>Huevos Rancheros</b><i><br>Recipe courtesy of Loteria Grill Regional Mexican Cocina and Cantina in California</i><p>What you’ll need:<br>1 ½ lb. roma tomatoes, halved<br>½ small onion, roughly chopped<br>1 garlic clove<br>3 to 4 Serrano peppers, chopped (depending on your heat tolerance)<br>½ cup of water<br>2 Tbsp canola oil, plus 1/3 …

55 Inspiring Small Kitchens You'll Absolutely Fall In Love With

Even tiny kitchens can have serious style.<p>These charming and stylish designer kitchens have the fabulous inspiration you need to spice up your tiny cooking space.

Coq au Vin (Chicken Braised in Red Wine) Recipe

A lot of <i>coq au vin</i> recipes have you braise the bird for hours. That's fine when you're doing it the traditional way with a tough old rooster, but it doesn't work well for the tender roasting hens most of us use today. This recipe delivers a rich and deeply flavored braise with red wine, mushrooms, …

The Secret to Great Coq au Vin? Lose the Coq

There's a problem with <i>coq au vin</i>, the classic Burgundian dish of chicken braised in red wine, and the problem is that it's supposed to me made with a <i>coq</i>. That'd be cock in English, though it probably sounds a little less crude if we call it a rooster, and as most of you reading this know, finding a …

Chili for Chili Burgers, Chili Dogs, or Chili Fries Recipe

This chili ends up with a homogeneous, saucy texture perfect for topping burgers, hot dogs, or fries. Leftover chili can be stored in the fridge for up to 1 week.<p>The chili is best with the whole dried chiles indicated in the recipe, but you can substitute 3 tablespoons of your favorite chili powder …

Learn The Secret Trick To Cooking Salmon | Men's Health

The best way to cook this fish—or any thicker cut of fish, for that matter—is to give it a warm, gentle bath. That’s what Robert St. John, the chef of numerous southern restaurants, argues. First, St. John makes a simple poaching liquid flavored with white wine, vegetables, garlic, herbs, and …

7 Ways You've Been Drinking Champagne Wrong This Whole Time

It might seem like drinking Champagne is a pretty fool-proof endeavor, especially when it seems like pouring and sipping are the only steps involved. But it turns out that consuming this bubbly wonder is a bit more complex than you might assume.<p>We sat down with Moët & Chandon's Elise Losfelt, who, …

Romaine and Avocado Salad with Anchovy Garlic Vinaigrette Recipe on Food52

Cooking is more fun with friends.<p>Find your friends who are already on Food52, and invite others who aren't to join.<p>Join Our Community<p>Follow amazing home cooks. Collect recipes and articles. Get inspired.<p><b>Author Notes:</b> I bust out many different variations of this salad dressing. Sometimes, I chop the …

The Valentine's Day Showstopper

<i>Every so often, we get the chance to reshoot one of our favorite recipes from the Food52 archives.</i><p><i>Today: A cake to launch a thousand ships.</i><p><i>This post is brought to you by our friends at Noritake. Noritake’s Cher Blanc is featured below.</i><p>There's a reason there's no such thing as a wedding pie. Don't …

How To Make Master French Chocolatier Jacques Torres' Famous Chocolate Chip Cookies

However, as much as it pains me to say it, these chocolate chip cookies by Jacques Torres are absolutely, without a doubt, the best chocolate chip cookies that I have ever made or tasted in my entire life. I guess that's why they call him Mr. Chocolate!<p>These are a chocolate chip cookie of another …

HOW TO: chill wine in five minutes

With the northeast suffering through the second vicious heat wave of the month, the question a the forefront of the heat-addled brains of us wine …

A Faster, Better Way to Clarify Butter

<i>Every week, baking expert Alice Medrich will be going rogue on Food52 -- with shortcuts, hacks, and game-changing recipes.</i><p><i>Today: How to clarify butter faster, with less fuss and mess.</i><p>Here’s an easy method for clarifying butter that yields more than the traditional saucepan method does and with less …

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