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Plenty of pepper spices up rich salmon fillets. Horseradish sauce ups the ante. Salmon has such a rich flavor, it often is best to keep it simple when cooking it.

Risotto is endlessly accommodating.

Caesar salad sparked the rebirth of romaine lettuce and one of the more remarkable turnarounds in modern agricultural history. A lot of times when food writers praise an old-fashioned ingredient such as romaine lettuce, they do it with a nod and a wink and more than a hint of condescension, like fashion critics chortling when a Parisian couture house sends its models out dressed in gingham and lace: “Oh, how very droll!”

We rate six models to find which ones work In Mom’s kitchen, I often had the job of peeling carrots or potatoes. The only utensil to turn to (besides the treacherous paring knife) was a stainless steel, vertical swivel peeler from the supermarket (also known as the Lancashire peeler).

Can America build a better hot dog?

Chefs show how small touches like a vinaigrette can push a dish from simple to gourmet You vow to become a better cook, to expand your range beyond the dozen dishes you prepare from memory, to give your dishes a gourmet spin.

Is it blasphemy to give hallowed gumbo an Italian makeover?

Everyone knows that the hardest part about cooking dinner is figuring out what to make. (And reservations do not count!)

An icy day on the mountain ends with a welcome helping of waffles. Skiing puts you in mind of fluffy snow, sunny afternoon and drifts of whipped cream adrift on hot chocolate.