For most people, the word gumbo immediately conjures the Cajun and Creole cooking of Louisiana. But okra (ngombo in Bantu), for which the soup-stew is named, reached South Carolina with the slave trade...
Author: Edna Lewis
"At the restaurant Mimosa, the food, service, and ambiance transform a night in Los Angeles into an evening in Paris," says Michele Winkler of Sherman Oaks, California. "There, we had a delectable roast...
A quick and easy Oatmeal Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe
Author: Dr. José A. Bowen
This classic stuffing doesn't taste fishy at all - the chopped oysters simply lend some depth and moisture. Active time: 1 hr Start to finish: 2 hr
Author: Ian Knauer
Also known as jook, congee turns up in Chinese households morning, noon, and night. This thick rendition is made heartier with the addition of chicken.
An easy Sweet-Potato Latkes recipe
Author: Ruth Cousineau
Author: Melissa Roberts
It takes only 5 minutes to make this fantastic sauce. Once you see how versatile it is - it works perfectly with the grilled salmon and the grilled corn - you'll want to make it for a whole host of your...
Author: Ian Knauer
Author: Edna Lewis
Enjoyed by millions in India, masala chai, a spiced, sweetened black tea mixed with milk, is now popular around the world. It is sold all over India by chai wallahs, or tea vendors, who pour the tea from...
Since many commercial brands of puff pastry contain shortening, not butter, it's worth the effort to make this rich, flaky version at home. Don't be intimidated by the preparation; it's really just tiny...
These toasts are topped with a light sprinkling of minced garlic, olive oil, and sharp Pecorino Romano before being baked. Garlicky and salty, they are a great accompaniment to cocktails.
Author: Andrea Albin
Author: Ruth Cousineau
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Author: Paul Grimes
Boneless and skinless chicken thighs are stir-fried with cashews, peppers, and garlic for a flavorful weeknight dinner recipe.
In this luxurious dish, the marrow from slow-simmered beef shanks combines with pan juices and aromatic vegetables, creating a silky gravy perfect for serving with potatoes. Tender roasted garlic adds...
Author: Melissa Roberts