The Basics: How to Make Berry Cobbler

Easy and fast with a store-bought crust.

The Basics: How to Make Roast Pork Loin

With a chile-coffee glaze.

The Basics: How to Make Garlicky Spaghetti

Supereasy aglio e olio.

The Basics: How to Make Chunky Vegetable Soup

Use up leftover produce.

The Basics: How to Make Baked Breaded Salmon

Salmon fillet with breadcrumbs.

The Basics: How to Make Basic Steak

Sear it, then put it in the oven.

The Basics: How to Make Asian Broiled Tofu

With carrots and sauce.

Basic Pizza Sauce

A thick and intensely tomatoey sauce that freezes beautifully.

Can You Really Seal the Juices into Meat?

Lock up that steak and throw away the key.

Can You Eat Ornamental Indian Corn?

It adorns holiday tables but seems inedible.

Rick Bayless Can Go "Screw Himself"

Episode 3: Dissing high-end Mexican food gets one chef the boot.

How Long Can Dried Pasta Be Stored?

It doesn’t get moldy, so surely it lasts forever.

When Can Chefs Sue Other Chefs?

Defining legitimate legal claims in the restaurant world.

Your Computer Can't Roast a Chicken

Food-related desktop widgets, from egg timers to tail dictionaries.

You Can't Afford This Coffee Maker

The high-tech Clover, and two affordable alternatives.