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  • 10 BEST PODCASTS OF THE YEAR
  • New York Times
  • BEST FOOD PODCAST
  • James Beard Awards & Webby Awards

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Ice Cream Cones Given New Life Through Magic Shell (VIDEO)

We experiment with a savory cone with beef chili and Magic Shell-encased cones. The series of tests culminates with the creation of a clown sundae that is the happiest sad clown you'll ever see.

Potatoes as Desserts, Including the Twice-Baked Potato Sundae (VIDEO)

Sweet potatoes make for some great desserts, while the workmanlike russet potato gets pigeonholed as an entree or side dish, generally made into baked potatoes or French fries. We set out to change that.

Girl Scout Cookie Recipes to Blow Your Mind (and Palate) (VIDEO)

We offer some rather amazing ways to consume Girl Scout Cookies, by combining them with things like ham, potato chips, and much more. All the while we take inspiration from the Girl Scout credo: Courage, Confidence and Character.

Grilled Cheese Encased in More Cheese (VIDEO)

We experiment with grilled cheese sandwiches that incorporate browned, crispy cheese elements. Our tests culminate with Dan encasing a grilled cheese in fried cheese, and nearly burning the house down in the process.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Recipes from The Sporkful (VIDEO)

To help you take your Valentine's Day to the next level, we experiment with new uses for chocolate hearts and candy conversation hearts. Plus, we make the case for adding another type of heart to the holiday.

Cocktail Mad Science, and Four Loko Meets Russian Bear (VIDEO)

Inspired by our recent show with Rachel Maddow, we experiment with homemade alcoholic energy drinks, as well as novel ways to consume them. You may not want to try this at home, but you'll sure want to watch us try it.