This weekend I had a recipe in mind involving chocolate. But then, thanks to many fall-ish factors, something else simmered to the surface. Actually, a couple of things. I’ll admit it: In the fall and ...

You can use this recipe for a simple chili and then flavor it in different ways. Experiment with single ground chiles in place of the mixed chili powder; ground coriander along with the cumin; or ...

In a lot of home kitchens today, there’s a new red jar that definitely wasn’t there five years ago. It’s not ketchup, even though it has that same promise of intensity. It’s not sriracha either, ...

Most cookbooks are organized by category of food. Sides and salads; rice and noodles; snacks; main courses; and dessert. In her debut cookbook, “Maxi’s Kitchen: Easy Go-To Recipes to Make Again and ...