Perhaps some things in life shouldn’t be cheaper by the dozen. A North Carolina chef takes a look at the real cost of food—and flavor.

Eggs and a container of leftover rice in the refrigerator mean that dinner can truly be last-minute.

The spirit of Japan comes through in this dish: It is lovely to behold and has a delicate, light quality, yet the extraordinary flavors will seize your attention with the culinary equivalent of surround...

Reusing tempers the garlicky heat of spicy kimchi (Korean pickled cabbage) with mellow sweet potatoes in this beautiful balancing act.

Ginger and Shaoxing rice wine give a deep, round intensity to chicken. The salty savor of country ham and chestnuts make each forkful a hit.