When I was 11, my Irish American stepdad came home with a $10 wok and a used paperback Chinese cookbook. Chinese food was a treat reserved for the rare occasions when we ate out at local ...

Those who have good food preparation skills report consuming more fruits and vegetables, a better quality of diet and better overall health. Unfortunately, many people are not confident in their food ...

Chandra Ram led the digital food strategy for Food & Wine. She has more than 15 years of experience writing and editing food content and developing recipes. A former restaurant cook and server, she ...

If you've ever tried to replicate the taste of your favourite Asian restaurant but found yourself falling short, you may need to brush up on your wok hei. Wok hei is Cantonese for "wok breath", which ...

Food writer Bittman’s latest installment in his award-winning How to Cook Everything series gets back to basics. Once again, Bittman keeps it straightforward, providing another indispensable reference ...

Need a pan that can deep fry, sear, braise, and steam? The wok might be the pan you're looking for. When you think of a wok, you might imagine a large, dark bowl engulfed in flames—and while that's ...

A great wok gives you deliciously seared stir-fries at home—but that's just the beginning. Pros know that the pan is also suited to many cooking techniques, from steaming dumplings and pan-frying ...