The requirement for an after-dinner chocolate or petit four at Raynaudes is that it be intense, exciting—and just one mouthful.

Allspice is very popular in Finland; its taste is a combination of nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and black pepper. (registration required)

Pastitsio is best served warm, or even at room temperature, with a lovely big Greek salad.(registration required)

Another chicken recipe making two dishes at once: fried chicken and a chicken soup. Use broth to cook pasta or rice for a soupy meal. (registration required)

The very best cookbooks have the power to take you on a journey.

A whole crop of new cookbooks focuses on dietary restrictions and food allergies. Here are two worth checking out, even if you can eat whatever you want.

Lingonberries make a tart, sourish jam that is delicious served with meats and game; try it alongside a baked ham.

A lovely accompaniment to flat cakes and other battered foods, this sauce can also be used to season fish, meat, vegetables, or tofu.(registration required)

Discover the secret ingredient that keeps this fried chicken light and crunchy. (registration required)

Koreans usually eat shrimp plain, grilled, or lightly salted. I’ve taken the basic idea and added spice to take the shrimp to the next level.(registration required)...