Dear Heloise: I enjoy your column every day in the Oregonian. Concerning the use of molasses in oatmeal or other foods, we found that the nitrates in it can be a migraine trigger to susceptible ...

For frying pans, skillets, and Dutch ovens, I always start with simple sautéed onions. This can reveal all kinds of issues, ...

For the uninitiated, knowing how to pan-sear steak feels intimidating. On one hand, it's a cooking method with a simple aim: Heat a piece of meat until it's safe to eat. Yet all the nuanced details ...

Achieving an absolutely perfect steak requires a combination of knowledge and good technique. You'll need to know the different cuts of steak to buy, for example, and when to season your meat. Mostly, ...