When it comes to cooking and entertaining, nothing is more entertaining than fire. From the classic Crepe Suzzette to the wonderful dichotomy of a Baked Alaska, having flambe’ skills in your arsenal ...

Flambéing with whiskey can be a safe technique when you know how to do it properly. Here's what you need to know to keep your ...

Every year around mid-June my inbox is flooded with press releases for flag cake recipes, all of which boast new and exciting takes on the patriotic dessert. Usually I ignore them, because flag cakes ...

When Dennis Lewon comes back from a trip in Wyoming’s Wind Rivers saying he’s got a brand-new recipe, you’d best pay attention. Our staff gourmand (and former Backpacker Editor-in-Chief) is famous for ...