Welcoming summer reminds me of my days leading cooking camps for kids in a rented church kitchen. Hungry to learn, these 8- to 12-year-olds would race into the kitchen, tie on their aprons and scrub ...

Life's all about shortcuts, especially when it comes to cooking. But, for times when you're not in a hurry, it's only right to make a meal that delivers on flavor and comfort. Stuffed shells are the ...

Parmesan and a lemon anchovy dressing coat shells, shrimp, and curly endive for a pasta salad that's second cousin to a shrimp Caesar. Instead of big croutons, sautéed bread crumbs make a crisp ...

In a large saucepan, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat, stirring, until golden, about 2 minutes. Add the diced tomatoes and their liquid and the water, bay leaves, crushed ...