Pasta is one of those foods that always has a place on the table, from workday lunches to elegant dinners to cold salads at a summer barbecue, which is why it never hurts to know how to prepare it ...

When Alton Brown first appeared on our television screens in "Good Eats" way back in 1999, he very quickly amassed a serious fan base. He gave us a crash course in not only cooking but also in science ...