Cooking If you want to go beyond basic ketchup and mustard, you can rely on these unusual condiments to top your burgers. We have nothing against the classic options, but sometimes we just want to switch things up a little and think outside the standard burger box. Simple swaps can incorporate other flavors that you'd expect to see in Asian, Mexican, or even Lebanese cooking. But you can also turn to other meals for inspiration, such as stealing a savory-sweet jam from your breakfast...

Cooking Want to try something new with pork chops or douse your pulled pork in unusual flavors? These underrated sauces will delight your taste buds while incorporating ingredients that you may not always turn to in the kitchen. Step aside basic barbecue, because these options will bring a whole new zing to your plate. Many incorporate tastes from different regions or bring in seasonal ingredients that are harvested at peak ripeness for maximum flavor. You can use them slathered over the top...

Cooking Crafting the perfect ribs is as much an art as it is a science. It's all about getting the seasoning just right to bring out the meaty flavor, plus keeping the timing and temperature in balance for tender meat that practically falls off the bone. We've gotten the inside scoop from some of the best butchers and chefs about how to make the perfect dish at home. Chef Clifton Dickerson, an instructor at the Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, shared what he teaches culinary...

Normally a cider drinker but want to try something new? Both hard cider and sour beers are deliciously tart with a crisp, fresh finish. If hard cider is your libation of choice, sour beer might give your favorite ciders a run for their money. Like cider, there are an almost endless variety of sour beers, each with its own distinct taste and feel. Cider is made from fermented fruit, typically apples, but other varieties can be used at the beginning or toward the end of the process. Yeast helps...

If there's a quintessential dish from the Northeast, it's got to be clam chowder. We're not talking about other variations, such as tomato-based Manhattan-style, but just creamy, delicious New England clam chowder. With a tasty base of onions, celery, and carrots, plus plenty of chunky potatoes and clams, this favorite is hearty enough to work as a substantial lunch or dinner. Served with crackers or crusty bread, it also makes the perfect first course for a larger meal, setting the stage for...