There are many different ways to make an omelet and two ways to spell it. This way, taken from a recipe by Tyler Florence, makes it easy to get a nice, fluffy specimen. The spelling of omelet vs. omelette comes out to a tie –evidently the latter is more common in Britain.

Bella Veitzman learned this colorful, joyful recipe from her mom and aunt in Ukraine. It was served (vegetarian-style) at her wedding. Bella’s special trick is to use buckwheat rather than rice for a fluffier stuffing with a wonderful taste.

Summertime brings with it a delicious wealth of fruits and vegetables. This chutney takes a sweet, fragrant peach and adds just enough heat to keep things interesting.

Watermelon is fun to eat, but even more fun to drink. This cooling drink is a perfect antidote to hot summer days.

Baking your own hamburger buns is a luxury, but it’s not very hard, and just requires a little advanced planning.