Nov 21st, 2008 · Every year as Thanksgiving approaches, friends ask NPR's Susan Stamberg for her mother-in-law's recipe for cranberry relish. The side dish combines the sweet tartness of cranberries with soothing sour cream — and gets a kick from a little horseradish. "It sounds terrible but tastes terrific," Stamberg says.
Nov 10th, 2008 · Researchers in Berkeley, Calif., are working on new technologies to convert plant cellulose into a fuel that could directly replace diesel and gasoline. But even if they figure out the recipe, there are still obstacles to competing with fossil fuels.
Oct 30th, 2008 · The leaves are falling — and food writer Nigella Lawson is ready to share some of her favorite autumn recipes. With ingredients like butternut squash, pears and chestnut puree, many of the flavors are tart but mellow, with an earthy sweetness.
Oct 12th, 2008 · When Sen. John McCain visits his old stomping grounds in Annapolis, Md., he's likely to eat at Pusser's Caribbean Grille. The maritime-themed restaurant shares its recipe for Haitian-Creole seafood gumbo.
Oct 5th, 2008 · Rick Bayless, one of Obama's favorite chefs, shares his simple recipe for an authentic Mexican street food: skirt steak tacos with smoky guacamole.
Aug 25th, 2008 · That might not be chocolate you're eating. Some big food makers have been altering their recipes on candy and other products to save money. Hershey is substituting vegetable oil for cocoa butter in some chocolate bars, for example, and spice maker McCormick is now using Mexican oregano instead of the more expensive Mediterranean version.
Jul 6th, 2008 · Organic garlic farmer Chester Aaron shares recipes for "Stuffed Grilled Trout" and "Cold Almond-Garlic Soup." He also offers a cure for garlic breath.
Jul 4th, 2008 · Hawaiians consume more Spam than any other people in the United States. Cookbook author Muriel Miura explains why and shares one of her favorite Spam recipes.