Perfectly cooked and chilled shrimp neatly arranged on a platter is inviting. It's also a party-pleaser and staple on the holiday appetizer table. But too often, those nice-looking shrimp are rubbery, ...

The subtle details of cooking matter most when you’re making something simple. If you’re preparing a steak — which has a very short ingredient list and relies heavily on the sear — just a few degrees ...