Basil-caper butter brings extra flavor and richness to this recipe for grilled swordfish from barbecue expert Steve Raichlen.

“I’m so tired of needing only a tablespoon of fresh thyme for a recipe and throwing out the rest. Where else can I use it, or can it be saved?” My friend Lori Goldberg was definitely asking the right ...

For me, the first few weeks of September always signal a season of transition. Summer is fading and autumn is waiting in the wings. From my apartment window, I watch as kids — kindergarteners, I’m ...

"This compound butter is filled with holiday herbs like rosemary, thyme, and sage. Easy to make, this will be a delicious addition to your holiday meal. It is great with steak or fish too." - Kitchen ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. I cannot function without butter. I keep at ...

Let's face it: Most things in life taste better with butter. We know Julia Child would agree! But which butter is best for baking, cooking or just smothering on toast? To get well acquainted with this ...