My family, most simply put, is a blended family. With so many people coming together at the holidays with roots and traditions ranging from Illinois to the coast of Florida, it can get a little crazy.

Eating a scallop with that perfect golden sear is a thing of beauty. But there often is a perception that it can’t possibly be done at home — and there’s nothing worse than a pale, rubbery scallop.

"This dish easily impresses without requiring much skill in the kitchen," says the author of the True Roots cookbook. “This dish easily impresses without requiring much skill in the kitchen,” says the ...

Dear SOS: My husband and I recently discovered Violet, a little neighborhood restaurant in Santa Monica that is truly outstanding. The dish that really stood out for us was seared scallops with ...

With the summer season upon us, fresh seafood suddenly becomes the plate du jour — both at seaside restaurants and in homes pretty much anywhere. Plump sea scallops (sometimes referred to as diver ...

What She’s Known For: Lifting up Atlanta’s food scene with elegant farm-to-table dishes for over 25 years. Timeless ingredient-focused cooking and smart moves that reveal the chef’s individual style.

What He’s Known For An intimate, family-owned restaurant anchored around an open kitchen. Ambitious yet approachable cooking prepared with a light touch. The market is close by—“literally a ...

The key to a well-cooked scallop--one with a dark golden crust and a melting tender middle--is a very hot pan. Put your skillet on the fire first, then add some oil and sear the scallops for just a ...

Brad in the background, alright? So just get the comments out of the way. Right up in front. Video's with me, Carla Fettucini. Here in the Bon Appetit test kitchen. Oh la la, lovely. they're not gonna ...