The more you cook, the more you understand that there can be a great deal of difference in nuance. A subtle tweak here, an ...

Poached eggs have a reputation for being difficult to make, but all you need to do is simmer water, gently drop your eggs in, and wait.

The recipe called for 2 large eggs. And boy, did I have large eggs. My son-in-law had just given us a dozen duck eggs from one of his clients. (He’s a veterinarian.) Duck eggs are definitely large — ...