Preheating the oven isn't arbitrary. It's the secret to baking.

You know the drill: It's the dreaded witching hour, when everyone in the car has crossed over from happy to hangry, and you're too tired to do the math on how long it takes to order a pizza, versus ...

Want crispier roasted potatoes? This may be the secret.

Most recipes ask you to preheat your oven before sliding in the sheet pan, casserole, or baking dish. Is it truly necessary or just a waste of time? Thanksgiving morning is always a bit of a frenzy.

Here’s when you can get away with skipping the step — and when a cold oven is actually preferable. Emily Saladino is a journalist, editor, and recipe developer in New York. Previously a culinary ...

Properly preheating a pan can be critical to nailing a dish…and it turns out I’ve been doing a pretty bad job. More often than not, when you’ve working on the stovetop, you get better results when you ...