Most diners will be familiar with Japanese shiso (Perilla frutescens var. crispa), whether on sashimi platters, as tempura or tightly rolled in a pork belly skewer at a yakitori joint. However, it’s ...

Rose, jasmine, honeysuckle, lavender -- are pure romance. And lemon verbena, that wonderfully aromatic herb with slender green leaves, may be the most romantic of them all. Its captivating perfume is ...

We are moving into holiday season. That means that you may be going to parties, and you may need a small gift. There also may be extra invitations to the homes of friends for dinner or brunch.

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. February 19, 2021 Add as a preferred source on ...

Fragrant selim pepper and candied lemon syrup infuse this tender almond teacake from food writer Yewande Komolafe, creating a bright, gently spiced dessert with a moist crumb and crisp edges. Yewande ...

The tradition of eating latkes during Chanukah is only half the story. Don’t get me wrong — I love crisp potato pancakes, but there’s so much more fried deliciousness to enjoy over eight days. I’ll ...