If you're new to cooking and too afraid to start, we spoke with two expert chefs about how to navigate some common pitfalls and improve your kitchen confidence.

If you're making a rice-based casserole, you don't usually need to cook the grain beforehand. Instead, simply follow these expert-approved tips.

When Gina Mason moved into her apartment at Avistar on the Boulevard, the thermostat was so old she could never tell what temperature it was set at. “It was a big guessing game,” Mason said. She moved ...

Although most dense foods shrivel up or dry out in a microwave, some softer foods handle the microwave heat better. Items such as soup (covered), sauce, plain rice, or mashed potatoes won't lose too ...

Fourteen-year-old Manu David poured hand-blended teas and brought cups to the women of all ages who filled a workshop room at the Elders & Youth conference. "There's raspberry and chamomile tea, and ...

Asian flavors hold a special place in my kitchen because they transform simple ingredients into something magical. I love how a splash of soy sauce, a dollop of miso, or a handful of fresh herbs can ...

Ruen Pair offers a large menu of classic Thai food through an American lens, worth buying several plates in one sitting just to try everything once. (Deon Botshekan / Daily Trojan) For the past few ...

Every once in a while, you find a chicken recipe that’s too good to share. The kind that makes you quietly hope no one else shows up for dinner. These dishes fall into that category—easy enough to ...

EVER wondered what Thailand might have looked like in the ‘90s, years before the first selfie was snapped or before travel influencers descended in droves? When I landed on the shores of Koh Yao ...

Diwali is just around the corner! What better time than now to make sure you shine your brightest. The days running up to Diwali are more hectic than wedding season in terms of cleaning, shopping, ...

There is also the aesthetic and process of creation, which is very stimulating.” Renaud’s Patisserie & Bistro has been a Santa Barbara favorite for decades, offering French-inspired pastries, breads, ...

Hidden among Orlando’s endless parade of tourist attractions and chain restaurants sits a culinary gem that locals guard with the fervor of someone protecting a winning lottery ticket. Coco Thai doesn ...