When it comes to cooking, it seems like there are certain tried-and-true methods that don't require us to reinvent the wheel. But just when you think there couldn't possibly be any more useful tips ...

If there's one word to describe Alton Brown, it's eccentric. After all, he's used a brick as a meat tenderizer and fried steak in mayonnaise. Having said that, the self-described foodist does have ...

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But those seem tame compared to a more recent revelation: it turns out some chefs, including Alton Brown, swear by starting their pasta off in cold water. This, he claims, leads to “quicker cook times ...

If you've learned to hold on to your pasta water after boiling, there is a good chance you have Alton Brown to thank for that bit of wisdom. Through his many years as an author and the host of Food ...