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. Despite its fancy reputation, most French ...

Crunchy, fresh and little sweet, this is a terrific salad for when there's no lettuce around. And you can make it a day ahead. It gets even better as it sits, absorbing more of the dressing. Technique ...

If using capers in brine, rinse them thoroughly. If using salted capers, rinse them, soak them in 1 cup cold water for 10 minutes, and drain before proceeding with recipe. In a medium mixing bowl, mix ...

Take the family to the islands and enjoy Caribbean chicken stew (see recipe) along the way. Ladle the stew over rice and add ...

I’m writing this from New York City. I’m here with my daughters Gabriella and Alexandra, “helping” them move into their respective dorm rooms at Yeshiva University. We’re having a great time dining, ...

Carrots are heavy hitters of the vegetable world. While most of us grew up hearing how carrots were a good source of potassium, this versatile vegetable is so much more. Carrots are beloved for their ...