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"Flavor Comfort" is Good, But Not Every Night

Some successful attempts at getting out of my comfort zone For the longest time, I’ve…

The Everyday Glories of the Menú del Día

Food that soothes the soul, friendly chatter, and a place to escape At neighborhood Latin…

Delores Fonda's Magic Cookie Bars

Delores Fonda’s Magic Cookie Bars

Magic Cookie Bars are a must at our Christmas table. Until last year, my grandmother, Delores Fonda, made them. She recommends eating them frozen. Indeed, they are much better that way and soft enough for whatever reason. She can’t travel or cook anymore and I asked her if we can share the recipe. She doesn’t care. I can actually picture her with her arms crossed in her chair, shrugging and saying, “I don’t care”

So, here is the recipe!

A Leisurely Mediterranean Life … in New York

Our “What’s for Dinner” series is designed to equip you for the weeknight rush, but…

'The Most Useful Cookbook I've Ever Had'

I have a large collection of cookbooks: spiral-bound church and Junior League books from cities…

The Highs and Lows of Traveling Off the Beaten Path

A family trip to Mexico has a different impression on everyone In August, I visited…

Tales of an Accidental Cooking Club

Last year, I started working as a social worker at a high school in northern…

A Good Problem to Have

I must be the only person in America who can spend more money buying less…

How to Build a Wood-Fire Grill

I’ve wanted to build a simple wood-fire grill for my entire adult life. I learned…

Reconsidering My Meat-Eating Legacy

I’ve never held more influence over someone than I do over my son. I’m far…

A DIY Grill Inspires a Summer's Worth of Dinners

At some point, I decided I’d rather grill with wood than gas. It smells better,…

What's for Lunch in Barcelona?

A recent trip revealed the riches During a week in Spain with family and friends,…

Spanish Pasta with Seafood

Spanish Pasta with Seafood

During a week in Spain with family and friends, my wife, my sons, and I were on an eating schedule that I can only describe as tantric. This is a homage to those late summer nights.

Three Days in Los Angeles

Grand Central Market to East LA I went to LA this February for the first…

When Umami Is Calling Your Name

It’s easy to take soy sauce for granted — there is at least one bottle…

The Healing Powers of Sopa de Paloma

An ancient dish, a new life Squab is an elegant and tender little bird, a…

When Food Brings Back a Moment

Marseille is my favorite food city. The place has so much that I love: tagine…

Let Me Tell You About the Colombian Power Breakfast

Pair it with a book I love a multicourse breakfast alone on a quiet morning….

Meet Mike Diago, Our Newest Staff Writer

For my first assignment, I’m sharing four recipes that can be made on weeknights without…