NEW YORK — When it comes to cooking lamb, I lean European. I dream of a Provencal-style roasted leg scented with herbs, or the seared little Italian lamb chops that scorch your fingers when you pick ...

While cumin is known for imparting a bold flavor profile to any dish, you'll want to be sure you avoid these common mistakes ...

At his restaurant, Gary Danko serves these cakes in a more luxurious (and costly) manner, paired with roasted quail and topped with a poached quail egg. Delicious, Quick Side Dishes Preheat the oven ...

Mash the beans in a 13-inch-by-9-inch glass dish. Spread evenly with a rubber spatula. If using a clear dish, wipe down the sides with a paper towel. In a medium bowl, combine the yogurt, chili powder ...

These simple but well-seasoned lamb chops are a weeknight kitchen dream. They are packed with flavor thanks to a quick toasting of cumin seeds and peppercorns used for the rub. If you can’t find whole ...

“What makes a potato pancake a latke?” my younger daughter asked me last week, just before the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which begins this year on Sunday evening (all Jewish holidays ...

Cooking with spices can be a little intimidating if you're unsure how to pair or substitute them. Fortunately, there's a simple trick you can use for this swap.

1. Rinse, trim and peel beets, and then shred them on the coarse side of a grater to yield about 8 cups. Place the beets in a strainer or colander set over a bowl, and let stand 10 minutes to drain.