Gasp! Ina taught me to be confident in the kitchen, how to carve a roast chicken, and the importance of salt. She also helped me develop a love for cooking by using the best and freshest ingredients, ...

Champagne vinegar is a rare inclusion in recipes. Even if it's not in your pantry, a few simple upgrades to this substitution can fit the bill.

There are two must-know tricks to making great vinaigrette dressings at home. First, add some mustard. Not the bright yellow stuff, please, but Dijon, coarse brown, or whole grain types.