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Each week, we’ll highlight seasonal ingredients, fast and easy weeknight dishes, fun weekend projects, smart cooking tricks and recipes from L.A. chefs.
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Make it at home. Or, in case of a burrito emergency, hop in your car and take a trip down south to San Diego.
The key to stovetop cookery is careful heat management. Once you understand that, cooking a steak is no more intimidating than a grilled cheese.
Once you understand the balance between fat and acidity in a basic vinaigrette, you can make any dressing you like.
Get to the farmers market before it’s too late.
Here’s the thing about chocolate frosting: There are just so many dang ways to make it!
Start with a grilled cheese.
Make too much fruit salad? Save it from the compost and turn it into a summertime crisp!
Now is the time to go to the farmers market.
Know thy salt, and don’t trust a recipe blindly! Throw your salt shakers in the trash, taste often and start cooking intuitively.
Do you want to get better at cooking? Follow along ...
Salmon has a mild flavor, buttery texture, few bones and, well, people like the way it tastes. Here’s how to cook the chicken of fish.
Kick things off with these matchup-inspired meals, so you can have a delicious kickoff (and beyond).
The Cooking Team
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Cody Reiss is the cooking editor for the Food section, making videos focused on cooking techniques, philosophies and principles.
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Betty Hallock is deputy Food editor at the Los Angeles Times.
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Danielle Dorsey is a senior editor and writer of guides for the Food section.
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Stephanie Breijo is a reporter for the Food section and the author of its news column on openings, events and other happenings.