Paula Wolfert of Sonoma has been collecting clay pots for more than 50 years. Known for coaxing recipes out of grandmothers all over the Mediterranean, the cookbook author has a story to tell about ...

Clay pots have been used for cooking across ancient civilisations for centuries, especially in cultures that value earthy, slow-cooked meals. In modern kitchens, however, they’re often replaced by ...

I don’t think I’ve ever met a clay cooking pot I didn’t like . . . or want to own. And I have more than 100 clay pots of every size in my kitchen to prove it: Moroccan tagines, Provencal daubieres, ...

Contrary to popular belief, you don’t need a dedicated rice cooker to make fantastic rice at home. The best pots to cook rice have a tight fitting lid to hold in steam, a flat bottom, and at least a 1 ...

1. Drain the beans, cover with fresh water, and cook until they are half tender, about 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut the lamb into 1/2-inch cubes and toss with salt and pepper. 2. Heat 1 1/4 tablespoons ...

Felipe Ortega makes cooking pots out of micaceous clay. A gallery of his work is here.