Dear FloFab: I’m Not Drinking. Why Am I Paying?
Advice on splitting the beverage bill, how to handle relatives who refuse to eat certain foods, and dealing with a fellow diner who pesters waiters.
Sarah Jessica Parker, in Search of Pasta
The actress loves the momma-made pasta at Gradisca, and all manner of carbonara.
It’s the Holidays — Make a Pâté
A small project that's worth it.
Latkes Party Planning
Fresh is best, but a broiler can crisp ones made in advance.
The Minimalist: Chicken Cutlets Meunière
Mark Bittman browns chicken breast in a simple, infinitely variable recipe.
Spaghetti at Midnight
A satisfying end-of-the-night meal comes out of the pantry.
When Flavor Meets Virtue
Ginger and sesame lend lots of flavor, especially for light, low-fat dishes.
Make Your Own Brazilian Cheese Puffs
The recipe uses tapioca starch, not flour.
For Kitchens That Make the Grade, or Don’t
The New York City health department is selling its restaurant letter grades on kitchen accessories and clothes.
If You Don’t Have a Bundt Pan …
How to fit a round cake into a square pan (or a rectangular one).
Paprika, a Recipe App That Lets You Get Organized
It helps you find, grab and store all your favorite recipes from the Web, and from all those other cookbook apps that are quickly filling your phone or tablet.

