“Are there carrots?” asked my friend. The question was not existential. He was coordinating many meals, and wanted to ensure a supply of proper condiments. “Carrots” means pickled carrots and peppers, packed in quart jars with a sweet and salty vinegar brine. Once upon a time, these spicy, crunchy pickles had served as a currency…
Stock the Pantry to Save Money
Just in case you haven’t been paying close attention to what’s going on with the cost of food, the average cost of ground beef in the U.S. has hit once again hit an all-time high—$4.78 a pound. I believe it, and not only beef. It is shocking how grocery prices are going up, which understandably…
Crunchy Papdi Chaat Is Your Next Must-Try Snack
Chaat—derived from the Hindi word chaatna, which translates as “to lick” or “to taste”—is a popular category of street food found in stalls, carts, and food malls across South Asia. It is characterized by an array of flavors and textures: salty, sour, sweet, tangy, creamy, crispy, and crunchy. Papdi chaat, also known as papri chaat,…
Ukraine Grain Import Bans Mount as Kyiv Seeks Transit Deal
KYIV/RAVA-RUSKA, Ukraine—Slovakia on Monday joined Poland and Hungary in banning grain imports from Ukraine as even Kyiv’s staunchest allies come under domestic pressure to shield their agriculture markets. The heat is mounting on Brussels to work out a European Union wide solution after Warsaw and Budapest announced bans on some imports from Ukraine at the…
Deconstructing the BLT
Shopping tip: If you spy a lumpy bag of bacon ends in the market, buy it. Bacon ends are key to this salad, which essentially takes a classic BLT (bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich) and tosses it into a big salad bowl as a deconstructed version of itself. It’s not a vegetarian’s dream, admittedly, but…
Dinner for Two, in a Flash
This quick-cooking scallop dish can be on the table in just 20 minutes. Packed with vegetables, protein, and a flavorful sauce, it makes a great weeknight main for two. If you can find them, petite carrots are harvested before they reach full maturity, making them thin and quick cooking. Scallops and Spring Vegetables with Olive-Caper…
Surprise Your Mom With These Light and Fruity Ricotta Pancakes
Brunch is my favorite meal on Mother’s Day. It’s the day we can leisurely sit around the table, relax and just enjoy the moment. This year I’m making these delectable pancakes for my daughter, husband and our new grandson. I can’t wait to see his face when he tries them. Whether you call these flapjacks,…
General Tso’s Chicken
View print ready version of this recipe. General Tso’s chicken, that oh-so-delicious Chinese-American favorite, features crispy chicken pieces smothered in a sweet, tangy, spicy sauce. While it’s a popular choice at Chinese restaurants, takeout or delivery never does it justice, as the chicken’s crispy texture is best enjoyed right after it’s cooked. The good news…
5 Recipes to Usher in Spring Brunch Season
Since Mother Nature missed the memo that spring has arrived, it’s time to take matters into our own hands. And there’s no better place to usher in a new season than the kitchen. Bid a fond farewell to the heavy stews and sauce-laden comfort food that got us through a trying winter. We need to…
Food Historian Claims Pizza and Carbonara Are American Not Italian Foods
Food history professor Alberto Grandi made some polarizing claims in a recent interview, saying many Italian dishes are actually more American in heritage. Grandi, who teaches at the University of Parma in Italy, told the Financial Times that he had been questioning the authenticity of certain “Made in Italy” dishes for years, specifically naming pizza, carbonara and…
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