THE IMPROVISATIONAL COOK –by Sally SchneiderI happily rely on formulas when I cook, basic equations and approaches into which I can plug any number of ingredients.They allow me to improvise with ...

When hunger strikes, a salad might not be the first dish that comes to mind, but — with the right amount of protein, hearty grains and veggies — it can be the center of a satisfying and balanced meal.

DEAR MISS MANNERS: I am soon to host a semiformal dinner -- and no, I don’t know exactly what that means (I was kind of roped into it). I plan to have hors d’oeuvres, soup, salad, a main course, ...