Store-bought salad dressings are convenient, but making your own will save you money while letting you get the flavor just right.

Al dente is the perfect consistency to aim for when cooking pasta. We look at some basic but essential steps to avoid the all-too-common problem of mushy, overcooked pasta.

Throughout history, wealthy diners have gone to extraordinary lengths to enjoy foods that ordinary people could barely imagine eating. From tiny songbirds drowned in alcohol to elaborate banquets featuring exotic animals, some of the world's most prestigious delicacies came with disturbing consequences. Many were celebrated as symbols of wealth and sophistication, even when their preparation involved cruelty, environmental destruction, or ingredients that would disgust modern diners. The history of these unusual foods reveals just how dramatically our ideas about luxury and acceptable eating have changed.

Not every state has an official food, but every state has at least one example of an iconic dish that they’re known for—and some are a little more wild and weird than expected. What’s the most iconic food from your state?

Many people can whip up a half-decent guacamole, but guacamole perfection is harder to attain. We look at the keys to perfect guacamole.

An Easier Way To Enjoy Tasty And Healthy Pomegranates Without Making A Mess