Cooking Basics: Defrosting, Slicing & Healthy Substitutes

Essential cooking basics include safe defrosting methods for steak and chicken, along with precision slicing techniques. Discover healthy substitutes for common ingredients like cayenne powder or beer to enhance your home-cooked meals.

9 Simple Slow Cooker Recipes for When You Can't Even

Published Jan,08 2019 | By Arthur Bovino

Don’t have the time or energy to make dinner? A slow cooker is your answer. Simply toss in your ingredients, let the cooker do its thing for several hours and — voila! — dinner is ready.

10 Sexy Dinner Ideas for the Best Date Ever

Published Feb,08 2018 | By Arthur Bovino

Valentine’s Day is upon us again, and if you’ve forgotten to make dinner reservations, don’t fret. Instead of perusing expensive prix fixe menus and dealing with crowded restaurants, enjoy an enchanting dining experience from the comfort of your own home.

Expert restaurant, food media, and travel writer with strong opinions about pizza, bagels, and sushi who has mastered the art of pinning chefs against critics with his own rating system. Arthur is the managing editor for online indie food site Mouth.com. Previously, he was the executive editor and a founding editor for The Daily Meal, one of the highest-trafficked food sites. A trained cook with experience reporting at The New York Times, Arthur has written for Travel + Leisure, Fodor’s, Rough Guides and Time Out and has appeared on New York One and the TODAY Show.