Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. Last night, when I opened my fridge to make ...

Growing beyond her hit show, Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten has long since solidified herself as a staple figure in American food culture. In my opinion, the best-selling author and television host has ...

When you think of rice, do you envision a simple side dish, or do you see a world of flavors and traditions? From the aromatic spices of Biryani to the creamy richness of Risotto, rice is more than ...

I've always resisted making risotto part of my regular dinner rotation. And it's not a time factor. Though risotto has a reputation for being laborious, the reality is that it can be mostly painless ...