When I was 11, my Irish American stepdad came home with a $10 wok and a used paperback Chinese cookbook. Chinese food was a treat reserved for the rare occasions when we ate out at local ...

Chandra Ram led the digital food strategy for Food & Wine. She has more than 15 years of experience writing and editing food content and developing recipes. A former restaurant cook and server, she ...

Craving a fast, flavorful dinner with serious staying power? This Chef John’s version of drunken noodles (known in Thailand as pad kee mao, which translates to “drunkard’s stir-fry”) brings bold, ...

Stir-fry and salsa aren’t traditional companions on the plate, but that doesn’t mean there can’t be a little common ground. As a wok cooking teacher, I’m constantly looking for new ways to use my wok, ...

Once the entire wok is covered, turn off the heat and use a paper towel to wipe out the wok. Make sure you use enough paper towel to protect your hand, or wear heat-proof gloves, as the wok will still ...