The Best of epicurious
9 most popular epicurious articles, as voted by our community.
epicurious on Food
The Murky, Salty Mystery of Worcestershire Sauce
The peppery sauce may be wildly popular, but its ingredient list and origin story are shrouded in secrecy.
Dim Sum Etiquette - Chinese/Lunar New Year
Y ou could say dim sum is basically a snack served with tea…but that's like saying Times Square is basically an intersection, or the Rockies are basically a pile of dirt. Visit a busy dim sum…
epicurious on Recipes
The Fascinating History of Mac and Cheese, America's Favorite Comfort Food
A look at the historical fallacies, truths, and wishful thinking about the queen of comfort foods.
There’s No Wrong Way to Champurrado
This creamy, comforting chocolate drink is constantly being reinvented.
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Epi's Myth-Busting Guide to Cooking Amazing Beans
No offense, but you're probably doing it wrong.
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.
Brooklyn Blackout Cake
With smooth chocolate pudding buttercream sandwiched between layers of moist devil’s food cake, the intensely dark Brooklyn blackout cake is a dessert fit for chocolate lovers.
Why Are So Many Cakes Named After Fabric?
Silk, satin, lace, and fur, but make it cake.
Oven Polenta With Roasted Mushrooms and Thyme
Call it cheating—we call it 30 minutes you don’t need to spend standing at the stove.
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