Ever wonder why restaurant food tastes so much better than what you're cooking at home? It's not just fancy equipment or ...

Here is the challenge we set out for the chefs of some of our favorite restaurants: Come up with a recipe that demonstrates chef skills and creativity but is still simple enough for an average home ...

Chef Justin Pichetrungsi's ice cream sundae, with fried bananas and a Thai tea caramel sauce. (Stephanie Breijo / Los Angeles Times) Here is the challenge we set out for the chefs of some of our ...