The Year in Food 2006

From bad spinach to exploding lattes: The tastiest moments of 2006.

Even Real Cooks Cheat Sometimes

This week’s mission: frozen food with highfalutin notions.

How to Make the Ultimate Bagel

It’s in the boiling and the malt.

Sweet Potato and Squash Baby Food

A good introduction to the sweet vegetables, this baby food is a pleasing combination of squash and sweet potato.

Mushroom and Pancetta Soup

Shiitake mushrooms and pancetta give this light soup richness and depth.

Chicken and Sweet Pea Baby Food

Poached chicken breast and sweet peas make an easy low-fat purée for your baby.

The Basics: How to Make Teriyaki Chicken

Sweet-salty goodness.

Sesame Noodle Salad with Tofu

Buckwheat noodles with Asian flavors.

The Basics: How to Make Lentil Soup

Healthy and savory.

Does Cooking Alcohol Really Burn It All Off?

More booze, more flavor.

The Basics: How to Make Steamed Mussels

Winy, buttery finger food.

Shrimp, Lemon, and Herb Kamut Spaghetti

With a kick of heat from some red pepper flakes.

Sashimi with Soy Sauce, Sesame Seeds, and Chives

Celebrate top-quality, fresh fish with this dish.

Baba Ghanoush

This smoky eggplant dip is a pita chip’s best friend.

I Am Inviting Banana Cream Pie

Shows the sweet side of raw food.