Sure, grilling over live fire is simple, say Chris Schlesinger and John Willoughby, but with more than two dozen tips and myth-breaking facts, you can take it to a whole new level....

There were plenty of things her parents didn't like about her marriage. But the really fierce battles, says Chitrita Banerji, took place around the table.

Are you sure you’re too busy to cook? Laura Shapiro searches for what’s really keeping us out of the kitchen.

Want to make a wedding cake but are intimidated? This cake is for you. Layered with blackberries and garnished with roses, it is a showpiece.

Meringue buttercreams are based on egg whites rather than egg yolks. They spread beautifully and hold up well. This one is flavored with orange curd.

This is the perfect party cake—just right for a small family wedding or other fancy occasion.

The cuisine we were taught was like the good Burgundian wine of the region, rich and flavorful.

Every home that boasts a tradition of good eating should also boast a trancheur. Absolument.