Back to Show
ChefSteps
Choosing Oysters
Oysters are the bivalve equivalent of the little girl in Longfellow’s poem—when they are good, they are very, very good. And when they are bad, they are horrid. But if fear of a bad one has kept your oyster yen at bay, this is your lucky day. We’ve enlisted Marco Pinchot—a true mollusk master—to show you everything you need to know about picking the best, every time.
Sign up now for inspiring and thought-provoking media delivered straight to your inbox.
Support Provided By

1:35
Like edible sunshine, Lemon Curd brightens pastries and adds zing to tarts and parfaits.

3:02
A classic recipe for golden, buttery, flaky crust that's perfect for pies and quiches.

2:59
A sunshine-hued dessert with a deliciously crackly top and a whisper of elegant sweetness.

2:43
A French bistro-style steak that's simple to make and impossible to stop eating.

3:22
Perfect the age-old craft of a mouth-watering, golden roast chicken.

1:45
An easy gravy recipe that's worthy of the good china.

3:51
A great new way to feature juicy, flavorful dark meat for your Thanksgiving spread.

2:07
Elegant, vibrant, and unfussy, this recipe exemplifies everything we love about sous vide.

11:04
The ChefSteps team roasts 3 80lb pigs with a massive vertical inferno.

1:27
Carotene butter tastes more like a carrot than a carrot, and more like butter than butter.