Like artisan cheese and craft beer, pickles are trending. But they’re far from a new fad. Borne out of necessity, pickles have historically served a very utilitarian purpose. While you may not need to ...

This story comes from the Institute of Culinary Education, which has campuses in New York City and Los Angeles, as well as online programs. Achar, also known as Indian pickles, have been a part of ...

Indians love pickles. Vegetarian households invariably serve at least one pickled dish or relish at every meal. And even when there is meat on the table, there is usually also a pickle or two, ...

Pickles are a traditional way of preserving a bountiful harvest, whether it’s from your garden, a farmers market or the grocery store. And while late summer may find you scrambling for pickle recipes ...

Whether you are a successful gardener, an overly ambitious farmers market shopper, or simply someone who loves a little tangy zing on their tacos, burgers, barbecue, grain bowls, sandwiches, and ...

It's time to brine. Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez If you crack open any fridge or pantry, chances are you'll find at least one or two—or in my case, six or seven—jars of pickles. When all else fails, ...

I love pickles so much, I can never make my jars last more than a day before I devour them. It's like once I crack open that lid, I've been put under a spell that I can only break free from as soon I ...