Using sherry as a cooking liquid produces moist and tender chicken. Mushrooms and a little cream finish the sauce. It takes only minutes to make. This dish can be made ahead and re-warmed.

Steaming, poaching, simmering, and boiling — both novice and experienced home cooks frequently find these terms confusing.

Slow-simmer Sundays return to American kitchens as cooler weather inspires slower, more intentional cooking. Across the country, families are trading takeout for the comfort of meals that fill the ...