Merlyn Miller

6 days ago | foodandwine.com | Merlyn Miller

Credit: Food & Wine / Marcus Nilsson / BRAVO / Getty Images Throughout season 22 of Top Chef, Tristen Epps made it clear in every dish that his goal was to champion and highlight Afro-Caribbean cuisine. That mission was more evident than ever during the season finale in Milan, where Epps crafted dishes like an oxtail Milanese served over Carolina rice grits, earning him the title of Top Chef.

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | Merlyn Miller

Credit: Trandafira Stoica / 500px / Getty Images There’s no need to be intimidated by gnocchi. Turning to the store-bought packages of these Italian potato dumplings is easy — and admittedly weeknight friendly — but it’s also incredibly simple to make them from scratch, resulting in pillowy morsels that impress everyone at the table.

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | Merlyn Miller

Credit: Food & Wine / Getty ImagesOnion sandwiches are a simple dish that has been historically cherished in various regions, although they are frequently associated with the Southern United States. Food celebrities such as Ben Shewry, Martha Stewart, and James Beard have shared their own experiences with onion sandwiches. To make an onion sandwich at home, you'll need soft bread, raw onions, and either mayonnaise or butter.

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | Merlyn Miller

Credit: Oleksandr Sytnyk / Getty ImagesContent creators are posting videos of tiramisu made in a variety of unusual locations, including car consoles, bike baskets, wheelbarrows, and truck beds. The Italian dessert is crafted directly into (and served out of) each of these places, without any protective layers or other containers. This isn't the first time that social media users have layered tiramisu into unexpected objects, and purses full of the Italian dessert were trending earlier this year.

1 week ago | foodandwine.com | Merlyn Miller

Credit: Johner Images / Getty ImagesAnthony Giglio, sommelier and wine director for the American Express Global Centurion Lounge and a contributing editor for Food & Wine, shares essential tips for navigating the world of sparkling wine. Giglio suggests exploring crémants, wines crafted in a style akin to Champagne but made in various regions of France, as well as sampling off-dry wines to expand your horizons.