“No, stop! Stop right now!” She bellows at me, in a voice she I imagine she typically reserves for couples about to max out their final credit card—at 29.99%. “Grate it once! Only once! The pith is bitta and...

Cooking with Gail Vaz-Oxlade

Crustless Quiche
“We’re going to cook with whatever’s left over.” My cousin Jen is practical and unapologetic in the kitchen—just like in the rest of her life. If it’s there, obviously one should use it. Lack of creativity is as criminal...

“First Date” Food: Chocolate Cake with Chocolate Filling (minus Chocolate Glaze)
When you close your eyes and take a bite of a traditional celebratory dish, predictability is key. It must taste exactly the way it’s supposed to: the ingredients should be familiar, creating the anticipated combination of flavours on your...

Fifty Food Dates
Food is a bridge. It connects people in a basic, human way. A meal can be comforting, a call to come home—or an exciting adventure with surprising twists. At its core, food—making it, presenting it, eating it—is something you...