In his new column, Ask Kenji, the cookbook author Kenji López-Alt answers your questions. First up: why smaller is better in the freezer. By J. Kenji López-Alt Welcome to my new column, Ask Kenji.

Ice cream seems like a simple concept. Take some dairy, add some sugar and flavors and freeze. But to get a perfectly creamy, smoothly textured frozen treat, we need more than just a low temperature — ...

Yes, you can freeze cantaloupe, but you'll need to use a rapid freezing technique for best results. Whether you have a fresh ...