Whether you are ordering a martini at a bar or making one at home, the devil is in the details, as they say. After all, you can't just ask for a martini. There are a few decisions to be made about the ...

Perfectly cooked and chilled shrimp neatly arranged on a platter is inviting. It's also a party-pleaser and staple on the holiday appetizer table. But too often, those nice-looking shrimp are rubbery, ...