With households watching every penny, a growing number of Americans are ditching their takeout menus and heading into the kitchen to cook dinner at home. The trouble is, many don’t know how. “We have ...

This interview was originally broadcast on March 19, 2012. In his new book, How to Cook Everything: The Basics, Mark Bittman explains with careful instructions and 1,000 colorful photos how to stock ...

NEWTON — All chefs have their own way of doing things: cutting an onion, roasting potatoes, making a basic sauce. And all chefs will tell you their way is the right way. It’s no wonder then, with so ...

Good food starts with good ingredients and attentive cooking skills. It’s often said that one needs only ingredients, a sharp knife and a flame (or other heat source) to make a meal. But if you’re not ...

Want to try home preserving but not sure where to start? Our expert advice will help you turn out jams, jellies, and pickles like a pro. This time of year, with markets overflowing with gorgeous ...

For the record, I’m not a “foodie” … I’d rather ride my horse than cook dinner. But I do like to watch the Food Channel while I’m standing in line at the bank. And I wish I knew how to make great ...