It’s the kitchen debate that never quite simmers down. You’ve probably faced it too — that tiny moment of culinary confusion as you stare at your carrots, broccoli, or beans and wonder, Should I boil ...

It’s hard to get excited about steamed vegetables. When done poorly, they range from totally unremarkable to actively disgusting—but done right, they’re absolutely transcendent. As we head, at long ...

Place the potatoes in a steamer basket set over simmering water. Arrange the cabbage wedges in a single layer over the top of the potatoes. Cover them and steam until the potatoes and cabbage are ...

1 and 1/2 tablespoons chili-garlic paste (Lee Kum Kee brand; available in Asian markets) 1/2 cup flamed sake (heat sake, then light with a match to burn off alcohol until flame goes out) Score the ...