Category: Cooking and Cookbooks

The Apples Are Not What They Seem

A French tradition since at least the 14th century, trompe l’oeil sweets are especially well suited to our social media age.
The Infinite Varieties of Baklava

A favorite of 16th-century sultans, the syrup-soaked and oft-reinvented sweet is still beloved by Turkish diners today.
A Crescent-Shaped Dessert That’s a Symbol of Hospitality

Kaab el ghazal, which are stuffed with almond paste, are one of Morocco’s most iconic pastries.
With Their Egg Tarts, Hong Kong’s Cha Chaan Tengs Offer Nostalgic Joy

The much-loved treat has become synonymous with the city’s vanishing all-day diners.
A Journalist Who Wants You to Love Baking

Vaughn Vreeland, a 32-year-old pie enthusiast who loves ascots and cowboy boots, recently started a baking newsletter and video series, “Bake Time.”
Martha Stewart Transformed the Dinner Party. Was That a Good Thing?

With “Entertaining,” a seminal cookbook that’s being newly reissued, the original lifestyle influencer changed the culture and built her empire.
The Chefs Making Caramel for Dinner

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Hetty Lui McKinnon’s Secrets to a Relaxed, Celebratory Dinner Party

To celebrate her new cookbook, the author Hetty Lui McKinnon honored its concept with a menu of communal dishes prepared in advance.
Jess Shadbolt’s Seafood-Filled Lunch on England’s North Sea Coast

The British chef Jess Shadbolt, of the New York restaurant King, feted her favorite fisherman — and her soon-to-open restaurant named in his honor.
Has the Jell-O Salad Been Redeemed?

Aspics and other savory gelatins are popular again, this time with top-notch ingredients and a refined, ultramodern look.
The 25 Essential Dishes to Eat in London

Six of the city’s top chefs came together to determine the most delicious and memorable plates in the British capital.
At Galerie Sardine, a Party to Remember

As evidenced by a recent opening party, Galerie Sardine, on Long Island’s East End, has quickly become a sought-out destination for art, food and togetherness.