Crispy chicken skin is one of those magical touches that instantly turns an ordinary meal into a family favorite. After decades of cooking for my family, I’ve learned a few secrets that guarantee ...

Chicken gets a bad rap—and honestly, it deserves it. Cooked poorly, both breasts and thighs turn dry and stringy and taste like a napkin. The fix? It's not more oil, a marinade, or a magical ...

Recipe for Disaster is Slate’s column about what recipes get wrong—and how to fix them. If you’ve noticed a recipe annoyance, absurdity, or outright lie, file your complaint here and we will ...