Preheat oven to 500 and put the oven fan on high. Season the shanks with salt and pepper. Open the windows in the kitchen and turn off the fire detector. It’s going to get Smokey. Put the shanks on a ...

Melissa Clark’s braised pork shoulder with tomatoes, lemons and olives rises to the occasion without much fuss.

Turn on the oven to 300° F (275° F if it is really strong). Pat dry each pork shank and liberally season with salt and pepper. Dust each seasoned pork shank with flower. Roughly chop the onion, celery ...

In a small bowl, cover the mushrooms with the boiling water. Let soak for at least 45 minutes, or until tender. Drain the mushrooms and reserve 1/2 cup of the soaking liquid. Cut off and discard the ...

Deciding what to make for your holiday dinner is one of the most challenging things. You have to find something hearty and warm that’s easy to prepare on the big day, and — most importantly — ...