Shrimp is a tasty weeknight dinner, but cleaning them is far from fun. The process involves rinsing, de-shelling, and deveining the shrimp — which is tedious, especially if you’re cooking a large ...

NOW IS the time of year when blue crabs come out of their shells and steal the spotlight from their colder-weather counterparts. A seasonal delicacy, soft-shell crabs are the low-waste crustacean, ...

There's nothing quite like a satisfying tray of stuffed shells to ignite your taste buds and keep your belly full. This classic Italian comfort food is relatively easy to make and doesn't require a ...

The wide availability of good-quality chicken stock is a boon to harried cooks. It also has given new meaning to "tastes like chicken." The ease of popping open a can of stock means that clam chowder ...

Cheryl Chauvin-Hebert of Houma says cooking wasn’t something she was interested in until 10 years ago. “I never was a good cook when I first got married,” says Hebert, a retired executive secretary.

Oysters are stubborn. Getting to their goods requires a pry bar. And they don't surrender easily. But they're worth the work. Serving fresh oysters on the half shell feels elegant and refined. Master ...

OK, my friends, gather ‘round. It’s time to talk about comfort food. I think it’s safe to say that we all have moments when we crave a big food hug, and I would love to know what food you reach for to ...