Tofu can be intimidating to the unitiated. Here are some simple tofu recipes for beginners to start using the ingredient in scrambles, stir-fries, and sandwiches.

Puff pastry is the ultimate cheat code for looking like a professional baker without actually being one. These recipes transform simple store-bought pastry into gorgeous, flaky creations that could ...

We have 10 new recipes packed with smart tips and nuggets of kitchen wisdom. By Melissa Clark Credit...Julia Gartland for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Monica Pierini. Hi there, it’s Melissa Clark ...

A vegetable tofu curry, a tuna mayo rice bowl, a crispy-edged quesadilla: You don’t have to be great in the kitchen to get delicious results. By Emily Weinstein Earlier this year, one of our editors, ...

When beginner chefs start their cooking endeavors, more often than not, their food ends up tasting flat. Thankfully, this not-so-major issue has an easy solution: Stocking up a few simple spices.

Five beginner recipes are below, and I think you should look at them even if you’re very comfortable in the kitchen. Who doesn’t like having simple dishes and brilliant techniques at their fingertips?

The traditional bread-making process involving yeast and dough kneading can be cathartic. It’s also tricky and potentially time-consuming. Denser breads that don’t need to proof or rise — like banana ...