The age of television cooking shows has evolved since the days of Julia Child (The French Chef, 1963) and James Beard (yes, the one whose name is on the prestigious food awards: I Love to Eat, 1946).

Opening Shot: Over scenes from Season 1 of Yes, Chef!, Martha Stewart, standing next to her co-host, José Andrés, says, “For far too long, the pressure of the kitchen has been an excuse for out of ...

Chefs say home cooks improve by focusing on technique—not rigidly following recipes—so they trust their senses and adapt flavors. Small habit shifts—like treating garlic intentionally, using ...