Wendy Mead

By Wendy Mead | There's no doubt that coffee filters do a great job at making your favorite morning beverage, but that's

By Wendy Mead | These days, cooks are looking to up the flavor of their stir fries.

By Wendy Mead | People have been enjoying what we call grits for centuries.

By Wendy Mead | It's amazing how many different types of lettuce there are. Just walk down any produce aisle, and you'll be spoiled by all of the choices.

By Wendy Mead | There's nothing quite as delightful and comforting as a slice of banana bread . It's moist and sweet, but not too sweet.

By Wendy Mead | A slice of grilled eggplant can be a delicious bite, but there's much debate about properly preparing it.

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If you want to turn chocolate chips into a rich sauce that's perfect for dipping -- and won't turn solid when it cools -- you need the right kind of fat.

Alton Brown may have coated a steak in mayonnaise, but as with most things the food science expert does in the kitchen, there's a method to his madness.

Tortes and tarts are both tasty treats, but as similar as their names sound, they each have distinct recipes and flavors. Here's how to tell them apart.