Tag: Food

Raspberry Pâte de Fruits Is Summer in a Sugar-Coated Bite

An old-school French confection, pâte de fruits, has seen a big revival in the past couple of years among chefs and home bakers as they try to make the most of fresh seasonal fruits. These tiny parcels have a concentrated fruit flavor and a delectably soft jelly texture, all coated in sugar. They are such…


Forget the Aperol Spritz. This Summer It’s All About the Hugo

While the Aperol spritz might have been the hot cocktail of recent summers past, this year is all about the Hugo. This lesser-known Italian cocktail features prosecco, elderflower syrup, and soda water. It’s just as bright and bubbly as an Aperol spritz, and arguably even more refreshing, thanks to muddled mint leaves and a lime wheel garnish….


Your Ribs Deserve a Rub

Kick off summer with these dry-rubbed baby back pork ribs. The key to this recipe is a heady rub that does not skimp in the flavor department. It’s an evolution of a dry spice rub I was inspired by years ago at the now-closed East Coast Grill in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The chef, Chris Schlesinger, devised…


How to Make Spiced Nuts (Recipe)

Nuts are one of the healthiest snack foods in existence. They can and should be eaten any time of day. Dr. Oz eats a handful of nuts just before dinner to take the edge off his appetite. Nuts are also perfect for an afternoon pick-me-up with a cup of coffee or tea. You can use…


This Make-Ahead Summer Salad Is the Best Upgrade to My Favorite Pantry Staple

Black-eyed peas are undoubtedly my favorite beans. When I was growing up, my family often used black-eyed peas as a substitute for honey beans, a type of bean found in Nigeria (a topic I’ve touched on in my recipe for akara, which are fried bean cakes popular in Nigeria and other parts of the African diaspora)….


Galapagos and Africa: Nature Is Here

The South American islands that inspired Charles Darwin are home to 21 endemic species of birds, giant tortoises, iguanas, and penguins. There is another place on earth that can rival the beauty of the Galapagos—Africa! …


Add Buttermilk Fried Chicken to Your Summertime Menu

The buttermilk marinade lets these fried chicken tenders get crispy on the outside and stay deliciously juicy on the inside. The fresh crunchy slaw helps balance the richness of the chicken. Don’t have buttermilk on hand? Make a substitute by mixing the equivalent amount of milk with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or white vinegar….


California Walnut Cake Is a Seriously Simple Dessert

Many people are surprised to learn that California walnuts account for 99 percent of the commercial U.S. supply and two-thirds of the world supply. Personally, I love the toasty, creamy flavor that walnuts deliver in desserts. I once came upon this cake idea, combining olive oil and walnuts. Olive oil in a cake? Why not?…


Study Reveals 33 Percent of Health Foods Contain Incorrect Information

Many sports foods—powders, bars and snacks, and ready-made shakes—sold in grocery stores, pharmacies, and health food stores are marketed as being healthy food for an active lifestyle, but they may not be as nutritious as they claim to be, with approximately a third being mislabelled, an in-depth investigation by Australian researchers has found. PhD candidate…


One in Three ‘Health’ Foods Contain Misleading Claims

Many sports foods—powders, bars, and ready-made shakes—sold in grocery stores, pharmacies, and health food stores are marketed as being healthy food for an active lifestyle, but they may not be as nutritious as they claim to be, with approximately a third being mislabelled, an in-depth investigation by Australian researchers has found. PhD candidate Celeste Chapple…