Baked pork chops can be stuffed, breaded, or served with toppers or sauces; the options are seemingly endless. One of our Test Kitchen’s favorite ways to cook pork chops just so happens to be in the oven and involves an unexpected technique. (Hint: It involves a skillet.) Follow our step-by-step guide on how to bake…

If thinking about all the different ways you can cut food has your head spinning, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve got your back with this handy guide to all of the basic knife cuts for cooking. So sharpen that knife, grab your cutting board, and prepare to hone your meal prep knowledge and…

Knowing how to season and clean a cast-iron skillet could help it last for years, even generations. Traditional cast-iron skillets don’t emerge from the box with a non-stick surface. Not surprisingly, unlike other types of skillets, a cast-iron skillet isn’t ideal for people who embrace the set-aside-to-soak strategy—they’re better off with ceramic or stainless steel…

These easy noodles from Kenji López-Alt are loaded with 20 cloves’ worth of garlicky flavor. New York Times Cooking’s top recipe of 2022, these San Francisco-Style Vietnamese American Garlic Noodles marry ease and flavor by infusing dry spaghetti with loads of umami from fish sauce, oyster sauce and — of course — garlic. Twenty cloves,…

You might be familiar with braised meats; they’re browned and cooked in liquid for a few hours until the meat is tender. When it comes to cooking cabbage, braising is the same idea. The cabbage is lightly browned in a bit of fat, then liquid is added, and the cabbage continues to cook. However, unlike…

Make ahead: The chashu, ajitsuke tamago, and chicken stock can be made up to 2 days ahead and refrigerated in separate airtight containers. If making the eggs more than a day ahead, remove the eggs from the tare after 1 day and refrigerate in a separate airtight container. For longer-term storage, place the plastic-wrapped chashu…

In case you thought cabbage was just for raw coleslaw or serving with corned beef, our Test Kitchen is here to change your mind. Cooking cabbage can be both quick and easy, and recipes featuring the hearty vegetable can make for a delicious side dish or entrée. Learn how to prep a head of cabbage,…

Here are eight 4th of July desserts anyone can make. Before the fireworks even start, you’ll have everyone cheering for these red, white, and blue desserts. Kim Renta June 29, 2023

A gorgeous baked ham is the best centerpiece we can think of for holiday meals. It looks impressive (especially with a glistening ham glaze), but takes very little work to get on the table. Luckily, there are many ways to cook a ham. You can bake ham, grill it, or even cook it in a…

Flounder is a mild white saltwater fish that is delicious when baked. The flatfish is relatively low in mercury, making it safe for children and pregnant women. Fillets can be purchased at the fish market or bought frozen. Both will work for this recipe. If your flounder fillets are frozen, defrost them in the refrigerator…