EAT
The Unsung Influence of a Pioneering Food Journalist
Jane Nickerson made Craig Claiborne possible and put the cheeseburger on the map. Her recipe for lime pie is a taste of Florida sunshine.

Florida lime pie.
By SAM SIFTON

Do You Have Nafas, the Elusive Gift That Makes Food Taste Better?
The Arabic word refers to a mysterious factor that renders some people’s cooking exceptional. Whether it’s innate or acquired is up for debate.

Labiba Halloun has been cooking for more than 60 years. She is known in her hometown, Isfiya, Israel, for her delectable food, like these za’atar hand pies.
By Reem Kassis

Cappelletti

Arancini

Lemons

Honey Heart

FRONT BURNER
An Auction to Raise Money for Restaurants
The Conscious Collection includes lots of wine and spirits, as well as extravagant experiences like truffle hunting in Italy.

The Conscious Collection auction includes a chance to win a dinner for eight at Château Margaux.
By FLORENCE FABRICANT

A Crawfish Feast Where the South Meets Southeast Asia
Spring is turning into a comeback season at Crawfish & Noodles, a Houston restaurant famed for the Viet-Cajun style that has spread around the country.

By Brett AndersonPhotographs by Sergio Flores

For all you foodie masochists out there:
How to Make Stunning Croissants at Home
Get those perfectly burnished, flaky pastries straight from your oven with this expert advice.

Croissants — plain or almond, or filled with chocolate or ham and cheese — are all achievable at home.
By CLAIRE SAFFITZ

Umami Is Often a Flavor Bomb. In This Creamy Pasta, It’s a Balm.
A versatile pantry staple in many cuisines, dried seaweed can lend a quiet savoriness to dishes, like this simple asparagus rigatoni.

Both dasima (dried kelp) and gim (roasted seaweed) add seaside nuance to this pasta.
By Eric Kim

The Easiest Way to Crunchy Homemade Samosas
Keep a stash, made from scratch, in the freezer, and fry them up as a quick snack to break fast, to host surprise guests or to just feed yourself.

Mint chutney is a cooling dip for crackling-hot samosas stuffed with spiced chicken.
By ZAINAB SHAH

Come Get Your Pork Chop!
Melissa Clark’s single-skillet affair pairs a rich chop with springy snap peas, mint and feta.
By EMILY WEINSTEIN

WINE SCHOOL
When You Need a Wine Under $10

By Eric Asimov

Martha Lou Gadsden, Soul-Food Matriarch, Dies at 91
For 37 years she stirred the pot at Martha Lou’s Kitchen in Charleston, S.C., a modest restaurant that became known as a temple for Low Country cuisine.

Martha Lou Gadsden in Martha Lou’s Kitchen, her restaurant in Charleston. S.C., in 2011. “I know what I want done,” she said of her approach to cooking, “but to give you the recipe I’ll have to just make up one.”
By KIM SEVERSON