Comfort, abundance, and exoticism in a one-dish meal: why I’ll be making paella for Christmas dinner this year.

You may think you’ve eaten some weird stuff—but how about food that fights you back?

Whatever else you set out, great smoked salmon will always draw a crowd. It works well with all of the supporting players, from horseradish cream to egg salad.

(registration required)

For something new, try an Italian purée of white beans—it’s just as creamy and much faster.

If it’s exotic sea creatures you’re after, Seoul’s Noryangjin Marine Products Market—which is a lot livelier than its name—is the place to go....

A kitchen visit at Rowan Oak inspires dinner.

It’s as authentic as the Spanish original—and maybe even better at 10,000 feet.

That sustainable “Pacific red snapper” at your local supermarket may be an impostor, and the effects go way beyond consumer fraud.

This month’s Cookbook Club pick, Urban Italian, is unpretentious, fun, and full of comforting recipes. Here are just a few of our favorites.(registration required)...