Renee Enna

Did you know? Broccoflower is named for its two "parents," cauliflower and broccoli. We think "caulifloli" would be a more appropriate name. Granted, it doesn't exactly trip off the tongue,...

Pomegranates may not be passe, yet, but the "in" fruit of 2006 does seem a bit more pedestrian as 2007 approaches. That's the way it is in the food world....

Did you know? "The 1st Century Roman Emperor Tiberius was reportedly so fond of parsnips that he imported them from the Rhineland, ordering his cooks to boil them gently and...

Anyone who reads Cook's Illustrated magazine is familiar with its "Quick Tips" column, which spotlights readers' suggestions. It's filled with commonsense, forehead-slapping advice that puts everyday tools to work in...

"The Marshall Field's Cookbook: Classic Recipes and Fresh Takes from the Field's Culinary Council" made its debut earlier this year with a salute to Chicago's legendary department store. In time...

"Baking: From My Home to Yours" Dorie Greenspan Houghton Mifflin, $40 In the mid-1990s, Dorie Greenspan grabbed the spotlight as Best Cookbook Author in a Supporting Role--to Julia Child, Pierre...

"The Improvisational Cook" Sally Schneider William Morrow, $34.95 Sally Schneider doesn't want to make cookbooks obsolete--that would, after all, be a self-defeating tack for an author of cookbooks. But in...

Anyone who reads Cook's Illustrated magazine is familiar with its "Quick Tips" column, which spotlights readers' suggestions. It's filled with commonsense, forehead-slapping advice that puts everyday tools to work in...

Did you know? Celery root, also known as celeriac (suh-LAIR-ee-ak), has more in common with salad-staple celery than just a name. They're close relatives. But celery root is grown for...

Timesaving, sanity-saving kitchen tips can come in handy--especially when a small and/or a crowded kitchen converges with a holiday meal. Anyone who reads Cook's Illustrated magazine is familiar with its...