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When Dawn Hudson got word on Jan. 7 that she needed to evacuate her Pacific Palisades home, her cook’s instincts kicked in. Thinking she’d be home the next day, she spent more time gathering ...

We aren’t in the thick of summer yet, not by a long shot, but hopefully you’ve already managed to fire up the grill at least once or twice. As the days get longer, the weather commands us to find a ...

We tested six methods for cooking rice and this one was the surprising winner. All six methods started with the same prep — rinsing and soaking the rice for 30 minutes — to remove surface starch and ...

I challenged myself to spend a month only eating home-cooked food. My grocery costs didn't really go up, and I saved a lot of money by not dining out. As the month ended, I found I ate more vegetables ...

Turkey is a popular choice for Christmas dinner, but it can be tricky to cook, with many people struggling to get it moist ...