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How to cook perfect ham croquetas
Are croquetas the last word in tapas and if so, what's your favourite filling?

Botan: Put a little sukiyaki fire in your belly
On one side of the battered shōji screen with its panels of flimsy washi paper, the sleet and biting wind. On the other, a small old-fashioned hibachi brazier, its coals glowing softly. There's no contest: At Botan, the charcoal wins every time. But that flickering fire does not keep the cold at bay alone. There is a cast-iron nabe casserole bubbling away on top of it. For centuries, one-pot ...

Home fermentation: Add a little culture to your cooking
Fermentation is one of mankind's most ancient forms of preservation. In our contemporary lives, however, we leave much of the work to professionals.

Roll up, roll up and raise your chopsticks
The delicately fresh flavours and textures of Japanese cuisine delight all ages.

Wolfgang Puck: In honor of Year of the Dragon, fire up wok for shrimp and noodles
For me, food is the best way to celebrate just about any holiday. That is certainly true for the Chinese New Year celebration, which begins this year on Monday.

Short ribs long on flavor: Invest a bit of effort (and long, slow braising) for a truly succulent entree
Once considered a cheap cut consigned to bargain shoppers, these days beef short ribs are found on the trendiest restaurant menus. It takes time and some thoughtful preparation to coax them into succulent tenderness, but your effort will be richly rewarded.

Fire up the kitchen
The Year of the Dragon will soon be upon us, and that means street carnivals, parades, water festivals and elaborate dinners will take place in Chinese-influenced countries when the lunar new year is ushered in on Monday. The dragon is the fifth sign in the Chinese horoscope and signifies luck — something we all could use right about now.

What's in a name?
Does good food mean cooking gaffes or following grandma's diktats?

Tasty bites of this and that for winter gatherings
Pasilla marinated flank steak (from left), bacon-wrapped shrimp, ham and cheese mini quiche, yakitori chicken, crab-stuffed mushroom caps, and herbed cheese crostini with smoked salmon (center) can all help make a winter gathering tasty.

What's for dinner? Knowing the answer can reduce stress and cut grocery costs
Meal planning is a great way to save time and money, says author Sandi Richard with her book Eating Forward.