Marcella Hazan was the Italian superhero in the Judith Jones cookbook universe that dominated food publishing from the 1960s through the early 2000s. Like the other members of that league of extraordinary cooks, Hazan called on the powers of fresh ingredients ... More »
Since Adam Gopnik wrote of the “crisis” in French cuisine in 1997, there’s been an ongoing debate about the rise and fall and shifting expectations and what it all means of French food. Once upon a time, French cuisine dominated restaurant culture (why do you ... More »
Fill in the giveaway information, and you’ll be entered to win a copy of Anything’s Pastable: 81 Inventive Pasta Recipes for Saucy People by Dan Pashman. (William Morrow Cookbooks, 2024). (ARV $35)Note: You can enter this giveaway one (1) time per e-mail ... More »
Salvatore Carlino, chef-owner of Brooklyn’s Lucia Pizza, did not have to look any further than his own upbringing when deciding what he wants his pizza joint to look like. Carlino’s parents were the owners of legendary pizza joint Papa Leone’s: “It’s kind of l... More »
Update: 3/18/2024: This story was originally published November 10, 2017. It has been updated throughout to reflect the latest information.
This month, the José Andrés-led nonprofit World Central Kitchen (WCK) became the first organization to successfully sen... More »
The Alaska, a simple mix of gin, yellow Chartreuse and orange bitters, hails from the beginning of the 20th century. The “delectable potion,” as it was described in the 1930 Savoy Cocktail Book, has all the trappings of modern success: It’s essentially a Marti... More »
The world of chile crisp is getting bigger and more diverse. When I first wrote a guide to chile crisp back in 2021, there were a handful of options powered by passionate chefs and a few emerging brands, like Fly By Jing. Only a couple of years later, options ... More »
Tantanmen is a Japanese take on dan dan noodles, or dandanmian, a popular noodle dish in Chinese Sichuan cuisine. There are four important components in dan dan noodles: spicy chile oil, a savory meat mixture, a nutty sauce, and wheat noodles with leafy vegeta... More »
Fill in the giveaway information, and you’ll be entered to win a copy of Italian Snacking: Sweet and Savory Recipes for Every Hour of the Day by Anna Francese Gass. (Union Square & Co., 2024). (ARV $35)Note: You can enter this giveaway one (1) time per e-... More »
What You Need To Know About Old Bay Seasoning
My family and I are big fans of Old Bay Seasoning. We especially love it when preparing soft shell crabs. It would be interesting to learn more about this historic seasoning, including who invented it, what's in i... More »
If you are living under a rock, you might not be aware that the British royal family is mired in chaos at the moment. In the midst of King Charles’s cancer diagnosis and the swirling conspiracy theories surrounding the “missing” Princess Kate, who’s scarcely b... More »
Fill in the giveaway information, and you’ll be entered to win a copy of Make It Fancy: Cooking at Home With Sad Papi by Brandon Skier. (S&S/Simon Element, 2024). (ARV $35)Note: You can enter this giveaway one (1) time per e-mail address per day. Deadline... More »