In Tokyo, these savory skewers are made with Japanese leeks, called negi, which are thinner and more tender than Western leeks. We’ve substituted scallions, since they have a similar sweetness and are more readily available here....

Garlic chives smell more pungent than they taste and are wonderful when cooked.

This appetizer is our Asian take on the meatball.

Make sure to buy the larger dried shrimp and select those that are bright pink or pink-orange.

I couldn’t help but think of how my father, who was a practical and eminently thrifty man, would have responded to the news that I intended to fly to Paris for a dinner.

Although freshness has become somewhat of a fetish among modern cooks, the fact is that many of the world’s finest foods aren’t fresh at all.

For one woman, perfecting the spring rolls that are her grandmother’s specialty creates a communion that goes beyond words.

Springy noodles with crunchy vegetables brighten up Thanksgiving dinner yet are also quick and nutritious for everyday.

This is a wonderful alternative to more traditional dressing. After scooping out the rice, you can cook the crust longer, leaving more tasty morsels.

There are many kinds of Korean pancakes, but bindaedok,made with yellow mung beans and whipped eggs, have a light, airy texture. They are very versatile, and work well as an hors d’oeuvre, side dish, or vegetarian main course....