Nina Elder

Once Thanksgiving is in the rearview mirror, prime cooking season is in full swing. After the turkey and gravy and stuffing and pies, home cooks fire up their ovens and start in on holiday cookie baking and planning the menus for the big December holiday ... See more

Lots of people have strong feelings about what’s on the Thanksgiving table. There’s much debate about turkey-cooking techniques (dry-brined or wet-brined, spatchcocked, grilled, deep-fried), must-make sides (sweet potatoes or white potatoes or both; is Je... See more

Earlier, I had walked through wild oregano, releasing its fragrance underfoot. That softer green savoriness had given way to tangy browns and yellows. The landscape was a thesaurus of onomatopoeia: stick, snag, scratch, trip, tear, poke, splinter, scrape.... See more

Key Points - We sat down with the Top Chef judge to chat about the 25th anniversary re-issue of his 'Think Like a Chef' cookbook. - The book focuses on essential cooking techniques, like roasting, braising and sautéing and key ingredients. - We got Colicc... See more

Updated October 22, 2025 7:34 PM As we head into prime holiday baking season, you might be dreaming of making elaborate cakes and other dessert creations for friends and family, but acclaimed cookbook author Dorie Greenspan has another idea: Maybe conside... See more