At Twelve, a waterfront restaurant in Portland, Maine, the hottest seat in the house is right by the plancha, where you pick up a few tricks (and a little perspiration) while watching line cooks ...

Cooking a beautiful steak dinner on your stovetop is not only easy to do, but delivers ridiculously delicious results. I get it—it can be daunting if you've never attempted it before. But with my top ...