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strawberry cobbler

Frozen assets

Make desserts and cocktails with frozen fruit

May 5, 2008

A taste of summer from the freezer all year round.

dough ball

All you knead

Embellish No-Knead Bread with whole grains

April 28, 2008

A pastry chef’s variation on the famous Jim Lahey bread.

passover seder plate

Mighty matzo

A Passover primer

April 14, 2008

Clean house, plan menus, and celebrate.

farmworkers California strawberry field

Fair trade at home

The domestic fair-trade movement

March 31, 2008

Is your local food good for those who grow it, too?

Deviled Eggs

Devilishly good

Deviled eggs have never been more popular

March 21, 2008

An expert’s tips on making this classic brunch dish.

Rock steady

The simple mezzaluna makes sweet work of chopping

March 12, 2008

Roll with it.

Chickpea central

Put down that can opener and make them yourself

March 10, 2008

Yes, you can cook tasty garbanzos from scratch.

Pasta in a pinch

Clean out your fridge and make this one-dish meal

March 3, 2008

Carbs, fat, protein, and veggies — what’s not to love?

food inspection

Eyes wide shut

A look at America’s food-inspection agencies

February 25, 2008

The USDA and the FDA have tough jobs and tougher problems.

Lentils, uncovered

The secret to a successful batch

February 22, 2008

Put a lid on it? Nope.

Hold the sandwich

Creative sack lunches for kids

February 11, 2008

Picky eaters? Try these easy make-ahead meals.

Chocolate city

Make your own chocolate truffles

February 5, 2008

A how-to for the chocolate-challenged.

Taking stock

Faking it with bean broth

February 1, 2008

A cook’s secret: Bean stock makes other foods taste meaty.

The life aquatic

Can we have our fish and eat it, too?

January 28, 2008

The world’s seafood is disappearing. Here’s what to eat (or not).

Eating well

Healthy choices don’t always mean deprivation

January 14, 2008

Good food can be good for you.

Recipe organizing

Get those ducks in a row

January 7, 2008

Now’s the time to clean out and clean up.

Spice trade

A brief history of cinnamon

January 2, 2008

Tree bark beloved for its aroma and flavor.

Features archive — 2008

Culinate 8

Better and easier cooking

Rules for the home kitchen

Tips for eating well and happily.

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