This weekend I had a recipe in mind involving chocolate. But then, thanks to many fall-ish factors, something else simmered to the surface. Actually, a couple of things. I’ll admit it: In the fall and ...

You can use this recipe for a simple chili and then flavor it in different ways. Experiment with single ground chiles in place of the mixed chili powder; ground coriander along with the cumin; or ...

In a lot of home kitchens today, there’s a new red jar that definitely wasn’t there five years ago. It’s not ketchup, even though it has that same promise of intensity. It’s not sriracha either, ...

Several years ago, my partner and I spent a month in San Antonio, where his family lives. We were both unemployed at the time, so we spent the days driving around the city, exploring and eating all ...

Susan Ford, a commenter, is telling the truth: Crispy gnocchi are basically Tater Tots. Store-bought, shelf-stable gnocchi are best appreciated when seared until their outsides are crisp and their ...