Why settle for mediocre nachos at a smoky bar or pub? The better option is to eat the tasty dish in the comfort of your home.

In a large bowl, combine butter and brown sugar. Mix until smooth. Add egg, vanilla and salt. Stir until blended. Mix in ...

Plus: Columnist Alix Wall also looks at "The Mac & Cheese Millionaire," the new book by Oakland chef Erin Wade.

Mexican cuisine is filled with an array of inviting flavors and history. Chef and restaurateur Rick Bayless recommends trying ...