This five-ingredient spatchcocked roast chicken delivers juicy meat and glossy, golden skin. Calabrian chile and toasted cumin add gentle heat and depth.

IN summertime, a barbecuer’s heart lightly turns to creating -- or stealing; who cares? -- dynamite grill recipes. That’s why we have barbecue books. The current crop shows the magnificent vitality of ...

“What makes a potato pancake a latke?” my younger daughter asked me last week, just before the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which begins this year on Sunday evening (all Jewish holidays ...

An Indian take on cranberry chutney uses mango (Indians are obsessed with them) and cumin powder, used in almost every recipe on the subcontinent. In India, mangoes are only available in summer and ...

Sweet potatoes are just the kind of comfort food we want at a chilly time of year, but it might be hard to think of them as a main dish if you’re used to simply roasting them as a side. In addition, ...

Though we often prefer the flavor and texture of dried beans, canned beans have a leg up besides convenience - the super-starchy liquid in which the beans are packed is like an ingredient itself.

While roast beef is often paired with rosemary, thyme, garlic, onion, and salt and pepper, this underrated spice is also a ...

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, heat the olive oil until just shy of smoking and add the cumin seeds. They will pop and sizzle; almost immediately, add the minced garlic. Lower the heat within a few ...