Pickles of all kinds are a good cook's shortcut to better meals. They they taste great with sandwiches or eaten right out of the jar, AND they can add a ton of flavor and texture to nearly any meal.

Editor’s Note: Americans have come up with a lot of incredible foods. Does this list satisfy your appetite? Or have we frankly left out one of your favorites? Let us know in the comments below.

These Christmas lunch ideas are super quick or make-ahead to help you out after a hectic morning and before the day's main culinary event at dinner.

As a countdown to the Dallas Observer’s “Best of Dallas” 2010, City of Ate is serving up 100 of the favorite dishes we crave, savor and hope to scarf down again soon. These dishes are in no particular ...