Today marks the start of Eid al-Fitr, a three-day holiday signaling the end of Ramadan, Islam’s holiest month. According to culinary historian and former Times food writer Charles Perry, “ ‘Fitr,’ or ...

Rice is undoubtedly one of the most versatile and widely used foodstuffs on the planet. You can boil it, bake it, season it in a multitude of ways, and even grind it into flour. Essentially, it's the ...

Gale Gand is an acclaimed and award-winning pastry chef who has opened five restaurants, written eight cookbooks, and hosted Sweet Dreams, the first dessert cooking show to air nationally. She has ...