(MADRID) - Estado Puro translates as “pure state,” which gives you an idea of what Paco Roncero is up to—as long as you believe that the pure state of, say, salt cod is to be rolled into chestnut-sized balls and deep-fried to a...

(NEW YORK) - I hate the menu at the new sort-of-Roman downtown restaurant called Emporio—hate it because choosing just a few things from it is all but impossible.

(LOS ANGELES) - Suzanne Goin and sommelier Carolyn Styne—the team behind L.A.’s Lucques and AOC restaurants—say they never thought of opening a third place in upscale Brentwood.

Transform jarred roasted red peppers into a fresh and flavorful dip seasoned with cumin and a pinch of cayenne.

Tender lettuce, basil, and a light lemony dressing—beautifully compliment fresh mozzarella, the star in this dish.

If you can’t find matzo cake meal, grind batches of regular matzo meal in a clean electric coffee/spice grinder until it has the consistency of flour.

Maple granola stays shiny as a breakfast brittle, a crunchy foil for smooth yogurt and sweet fruit steeped in a bay-leaf and citrus syrup.

Dressing up jarred eggplant and canned tuna results in an incredibly lusty lunch.