I adore the kick that wasabi gives to anything in its path. Get it in powder form and add slowly to dressings or mayonnaise, or if anyone you know goes to Japan, get them to bring you back the toxic green stuff in a tube....

This recipe was originally published as part of the Signature Dishes feature and slideshow.

Fire up the flames for the ultimate barbecue bash starring all of your grilled favorites, plus classic sides to complete your finger-licking feast

Barbecue expert Steven Raichlen shares his recipe for a whole roasted pig with fragrant Balinese spices, including lemongrass, ginger, galangal, turmeric, and hot chiles.

Although not native to the region, melons are a refreshing and delicious complement to this dressing, together making a perfect summertime side dish.

Pistou is Provence's version of Italian pesto, minus the nuts. Although it's most often associated with soupe au pistou, a vegetable soup that is almost magically transformed by a spoonful of pistou added to your bowl at...

Our red, white, and blue July 4th extravaganza is a gorgeous amalgam of ice cream, cake, and blueberries and raspberries cooked separately into their own jammy fillings. This cake sparkles as much as the fireworks in the sky!...

In our never-ending quest for the best burger, we think we've hit on an outstanding version that requires nothing more than a trip to the supermarket and a short sojourn in the freezer for the bacon....

The summer roll is a big win for the health-conscious because the roll is almost fat-free, and the sauce, while sporting a little peanut butter, is not highly caloric. One dipped bite yields an explosion of...

This spicy sweet-and-sour grilled chicken is the best we've had to date. It's got enough heat to titillate your taste buds, but not so much that kids will steer clear.