I was an unusual kid; at 9 years old, I had a fascination with food that went well beyond stuffing myself, like most kids, with breakfast cerealalthough I did that, too. I loved to stand by the side ...

Cooking can be intimidating: there are so many ingredients, tools, and techniques involved, that many people just choose not to start. But it's healthier, less expensive, and can bring so much more ...

This video serves as a comprehensive introduction to cooking for beginners. It covers essential techniques such as knife skills, seasoning, cutting vegetables, marinating meat, making sauces, and ...

Ten years ago, Mark Bittman gave clueless kitchen rookies "How to Cook Everything," a Swiss Army knife of cookbooks. It contained a huge range of recipes, from breakfast to canapes to dessert, all ...