The best way to pan-sear a steak is to ignore one of cooking’s oldest “rules.” ...

We tested six methods for cooking rice and this one was the surprising winner. All six methods started with the same prep — rinsing and soaking the rice for 30 minutes — to remove surface starch and ...

Cooking oatmeal on the stovetop according to the label directions is the best method: It’s quick and easy, isn’t prone to boiling over, and yields a delightful tender-chewy texture. The Instant Pot ...

Here is the challenge we set out for the chefs of some of our favorite restaurants: Come up with a recipe that demonstrates chef skills and creativity but is still simple enough for an average home ...

Erin Merhar is a creative entrepreneur and food stylist with over a decade of experience developing recipes for cookbooks, editorial outlets, and leading consumer brands. Most recently, she was the ...

Delicious meals for one, without the mountain of leftovers.

I'll be the first to admit that I'm no chef. The most elaborate meals I cook come from the Trader Joe's frozen section. But on the rare occasion I want to bake a chicken dish or sauté some vegetables, ...