NOW IS the time of year when blue crabs come out of their shells and steal the spotlight from their colder-weather counterparts. A seasonal delicacy, soft-shell crabs are the low-waste crustacean, ...

Many assume that soft-shell crabs are not only complicated looking, but also complicated to cook. Not so. Making them at home is a snap. (Matthew Mead) The first time I tasted soft-shell crabs I was ...

Cheryl Chauvin-Hebert of Houma says cooking wasn’t something she was interested in until 10 years ago. “I never was a good cook when I first got married,” says Hebert, a retired executive secretary.

Oysters are stubborn. Getting to their goods requires a pry bar. And they don't surrender easily. But they're worth the work. Serving fresh oysters on the half shell feels elegant and refined. Master ...