by Admin | Feb 25, 2024 | Main Dishes
SERVES 6 to 8 In sixth-grade English, our class read a story about a Native American tribe in the Southwest. I’ve forgotten all but one fascinating detail of that story: The family ate meat cooked with chocolate. Thanks to my dad’s rule that we must at least try...
by Admin | Feb 24, 2024 | Main Dishes
SERVES 6 to 8 Morocco has long been on my list of must-visit countries. Twisting alleys, markets crowded with vendors, scampering trained monkeys… I need to see it all. The country sits in the northwestern corner of Africa, and the influence of Arab and Moorish...
by Admin | Feb 23, 2024 | Main Dishes
SERVES 6 to 12 art The grill is not always kind to our lean, reliable friend, the skinless, boneless breast. But this recipe unlocks the secrets of juicy, flavorful meat with minimal work. Infused with zing from a relatively quick brining and coated in a fragrant...
by Admin | Feb 22, 2024 | Breakfast
SERVES 2 When we made Waldorf Salad in sixth grade, I declined to eat it. To my 8-year-old mind, the original Waldorf salad, created at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, sounded both gross (apples and mayo?!) and romantic (a glittery hotel in Manhattan!). But now, I...
by Admin | Feb 21, 2024 | Main Dishes
SERVES 6 to 10 Stews are lovely because, while they simmer, I forget that I’m the one who made them. When it’s time to sit down and eat, I feel as if someone else cooked for me. What a treat! In this flavorful stew, the cinnamon and herbs create a mellow, earthy gravy...