When it comes to making the perfect baked potato, there are a few rules to follow, and one of them is to never wrap your spud ...

Steam: Whole new, 20 minutes; whole mature, 30 to 45 minutes; slices, 10 to 15 minutes. Spinach (11/2-2 pounds): Wash well, remove tough stems, chop leaves or leave whole. Blanch: 2 minutes.

With a large slotted spoon, transfer the potatoes in a single layer to a nonstick baking sheet. Discard any excess oil or liquid. Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake, turning so they brown ...

If you have 10 minutes to spare, and a source of heat (or acid), here are some foolproof ways to prepare shrimp. Where to buy shrimp Always ask your fishmonger about the freshest catch of the day.

Even the most diehard DIYers among us stop short at french fries. We think our fries can never be as good as the hot, salty, fatty ones lifted from a restaurant-grade fryer basket, so we focus our ...