Despite its fancy reputation, most French cooking is shockingly simple, understated even, which is what can make it so difficult to master. Besides butter, there’s nothing much to hide behind, and a ...

Crunchy, fresh and little sweet, this is a terrific salad for when there's no lettuce around. And you can make it a day ahead. It gets even better as it sits, absorbing more of the dressing. Technique ...

If using capers in brine, rinse them thoroughly. If using salted capers, rinse them, soak them in 1 cup cold water for 10 minutes, and drain before proceeding with recipe. In a medium mixing bowl, mix ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

Shredded carrots are cooked until just softened and paired with a tangy and creamy yogurt to make this vibrant Turkish side. Popular at Turkish meze, a collection of small plates served as appetizers, ...

Every week, without fail, I buy a five-pound bag of organic carrots. Even if we have barely made a dent in the previous week’s carrots, I click “add to cart” like it’s my job. Ok, maybe it is kind of ...

Last year, the internet became so enamored of content creator Logan Moffitt’s cucumber salad that there were grocery store shortages of some of the ingredients, but sometimes you just have to eat an ...