High flavor for weeknight cooking

Weeknight cooking is no time for nuance. Meals must stand and be noticed. They must cut through the clutter of weekday chaos. And they must do it quickly and without fuss, mess or toil.

Fresh take on Indian-Pakistani food

Indian restaurants long ago became abundant in America, but compared with their ethnic food counterparts, few have become Americanized. Most have traditional décor, and in terms of ambiance, there are few Indian versions of, say, Pick Up Stix or...

TV chef Anthony Bourdain skewers cooking rivals

Food and travel provocateur Anthony Bourdain is celebrating the 100th episode of his genre-busting Travel Channel series "No Reservations" on Monday. The host, chef and author critiques other cooking reality shows, defends his pork enthusiasm, reveals the cities with the best (and worst) food, and where he's going next.

Cauliflower power: Skye Gyngell adds the cauli's creamy white curds to salads and purées

Creamy white clusters enfurled by the palest green leaves: cauliflower is both flavoursome and beautiful. From silky smooth soups to simple purées and salads, this humble, very English vegetable can be a wonderful addition to any table.

Dining out needn't mean gaining pounds

Dining out is part of everyday life, whether it’s grabbing something on the way home from work, a special occasion, a romantic meal for two or just because you feel like it! The great news is that with a few handy tips, dining out doesn’t need to mean piling on the lbs.