There are plenty of practical reasons for learning how to cook: saving money, controlling what you eat, knowing precisely what’s in your food. I’m in it for the impractical. I love making a ...

Timing and heat tips for perfectly golden garlic.

Crispy skin, juicy meat, and no guesswork.

Look for a local butcher for the highest-quality pork or check out your local farmers market. If you don’t see a pork vendor at the market, Dave Beran, chef and owner of Pasjoli in Santa Monica, ...

Salmon is one of the most popular fish to prepare and eat for a reason: It’s incredibly versatile and has a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth texture when perfectly cooked. But there’s a fine line between ...

As a former chef and the expert who’s covered ranges and cooktops for the past seven years at Consumer Reports, I’m often asked what I have in my own kitchen. It’s with a sigh, and a tinge of ...