Esther Sung
15 Types of Onions and How to Use Each One
Learn the differences between white and yellow onions, shallots, spring onions, scallions, and more.
18 Types of Peppers and How to Cook With Them
From mellow and sweet to can’t-take-the heat.
14 Types of Fresh Herbs and How to Cook With Them
Have trouble determining cilantro from parsley? Never knew “savory” is also the name of some herb? This roundup is for you.
20 Different Types of Peppers and Their Delicious Uses
From spicy to sweet, these are the peppers that flavor dishes around the world.
15 Caribbean Vegetables and Fruits to Try Now
Get to know the produce from Central and South America.
11 Varieties and Types of Nuts
Are you nuts for nuts? Learn about the most common varieties, from peanuts to Marcona almonds.
12 Vegetables from Around Asia—And How to Use Them
A brief outline of some hallmark produce from China, India, Malaysia, and other regions.
7 Types and Varieties of Pears, Plus Delicious Pear Recipes
Learn all about pear varieties and how to use them in the kitchen!
A Guide to 11 Types and Varieties of Apples
Keep track of which apples are tart, sweet, thin-skinned, and, most importantly, good for baking in a pie.
13 Fresh Herbs and How to Use Them
What does sage look like? Thyme? Oregano? Our list of herbs is here to help!
14 Types of Mushrooms and their Uses
From dependable crimini to meaty morels, mushrooms have a lot to offer.
A Visual Guide to Winter Squash Varieties
Get to know 12 delicious squashes, from pumpkin and butternut to acorn and spaghetti—recipes included.
A Beginner's Guide to Mexican Cheese
Diana Kennedy shares the scoop on Mexico's most popular cheeses and dairy products, including Cotija, queso fresco, and añejo.
10 Aphrodisiacs to Sweeten Your Valentine's Day
Foodies who want to get into the mood for Valentine's Day know that aphrodisiacs can help spice things up between friends and lovers.
A Vegan Passover With Mayim Bialik
We sit down and chat about her vegan cookbook, "Mayim's Vegan Table"
How Curtis Stone Does Valentine's Day Dinner at Home
Ready for a romantic night in? Turn down the lights and turn up with heat with two delectable Valentine's Day dinner ideas from the newlywed host of Top Chef Masters
Yotam Ottolenghi’s Middle Eastern–Inspired Rosh Hashanah Dinner Menu
Celebrate the Jewish New Year with recipes from chef and best-selling cookbook author Yotam Ottolenghi.