It's Tom's turn to add his own recipe to the vast collection of fricassees. Tom's fricassee is suited to his schedule, just as spicy as he likes, and ideal for an easy-going summer dinner. 

There's no reason not to grow your own fresh herbs and use them generously (with help from Tom's 5 Herb Tips). 

Soup doesn't have to be fancy, or take all day -- just follow Tom's 6 Soup Rules.

When spring is slow to arrive, Tom takes matters into his own hands. (Don't miss his 6 tips for growing sprouts at home.)

A tale of culinary instruction gone wrong (plus five ways to make yourself a better cook).

How to make your own sausage with just a sharp knife, in step-by-step photos. (Then use it to season everything in sight, starting with polenta.)

The best part of a roast chicken (or beef or pork) dinner? Meet pan juice jelly -- and 5 ways to use it.

Tom gives us the tools to never make (or eat) a lackluster potato again.

Tom shows us how he carves a whole turkey breast into three separate dinners, starting with Stuffed Turkey Breast Marsala.

Tom goes gluten-free on a favorite old shortbread, with no regrets.