Mastering a handful of basic recipes, whether you like to cook or not, is a good skill to have. These dishes are the building blocks of many meals, helping you confidently venture beyond frozen ...

Using homemade stock takes any simple soup, grain dish, or sauce from mediocre to exquisite because of its thick, velvety texture and its full-bodied flavor. Plus, there is nothing more satisfying ...

The best way to start making homemade sweets? Follow these basic instructions and tips. Credit...Photographs by Joseph De Leo For The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Supported by By ...

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Budget recipes don’t have to taste like a sad compromise. These 29 recipes are what happens when thrift meets taste and neither backs down. They use common ingredients with zero drama and still end up ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Julia Collin Davison and Bridget Lancaster from "America's Test Kitchen" on their best simple recipes for a hot summer weekend. This summer has been hot. And with the ...

Falling in love with Thai food? That’s easy. People the world over do just that on an hourly basis. But getting the flavor nuances of your favorite Thai dishes just right, especially when you’re first ...

This simple but intensely flavored sauce can be used in many Italian recipes. Make a large batch and freeze in small containers for quick reheating. Heat oil in a large heavy pan or Dutch oven over ...

Cake mix is a pantry staple that’s more versatile than it gets credit for. With a few simple additions, you can turn a basic box into something creative and fun. It’s a great shortcut when you want ...