Tag: Food

Arroz con Pollo

Arroz con pollo, which means “rice with chicken” in Spanish, is a beloved Latin American dish that’s similar to paella. My version is simple to make: start by seasoning and searing bone-in chicken pieces until golden brown, then sauté onions and bell peppers until fragrant and tender. Next, add rice, garlic, and tomato paste and toast…


This Delicious ‘Kit Kat’ Recipe Is Passover-Approved

When I was a line cook at a small restaurant in Richmond, Virginia, although my station was savory, I was often called upon to come up with desserts. At the time, my fellow chefs grumbled about having to dip into the pastry side of the kitchen, but I didn’t mind. Despite my culinary school background,…


This Over-the-Top Muffuletta Sandwich Is a Meat-Lovers Dream

The muffuletta is a beast of a sandwich that’s layered with an array of Italian cold cuts and cheeses. The sandwich, which is aptly pronounced “muff-foo-LOTTA,” is brimming at its bread seams and feeds multiple people. Central Grocery & Deli in New Orleans, where the muffuletta was originally created, has been attracting sandwich-lovers for over a century. If…


Get Your Ham On: Tips for the Best Easter Centerpiece

There was a time when lamb was the meat of choice for Easter, although the abundance of pork and its lower price eventually gave ham the advantage. Centuries ago, ham worked well in spring festivities because the pigs would be butchered in fall and salt-cured and smoked to last through the cold season. Good timing!…


Mind the Rind: Bay Area Cheese Classes Offer Deep, Delicious Dive Into Curds

By Jessica Yadegaran From Bay Area News Group San Francisco—“Always taste from mild to wild,” proclaims Caitlin O’Neill, a certified cheese professional with The Cheese School of San Francisco. We scribble the edict in our tasting notes, next to “cheddar is a noun and a verb” and “don’t eat the rind, if it smells like cat box,” trying…


Triple Berry Crisp

View the print-ready version of this recipe. So it turns out that ya’ll love fruit crisps just as much as I do! Some of my most popular dessert recipes are my BEST EVER Apple Crisp and my Peach Crisp, so I knew it was definitely time to share this delicious Berry Crisp with you all! What I Love About This…


The Power of Soybeans: Fight Cancer and Lower Blood Pressure

Soy, also known as soybean, has a reputation as the “king of beans.” Soybean is rich in dietary fiber, which can clean the intestines and promote peristalsis. Meanwhile, isoflavones contained in soybean have anti-cancer effects. Reducing Cancer Incidence According to figures released by the World Health Organization in February 2022, cancer is one of the…


Cinnamon to Nourish the Kidneys, 4 Types of People Should Use With Caution

Cinnamon, an ancient plant that was once as valuable as gold, has been widely used both as a culinary spice and in traditional herbal medicine for centuries. Ancient Chinese have known of the special properties associated with cinnamon and have used it for health purposes such as warming the kidneys, nourishing the qi and blood,…


How to Make California Rolls at Home

My son Remy was supposed to bring cheese and crackers for the ski team potluck, so of course he wanted to bring California rolls. It was a lot more work, but a good idea. Everyone loves California rolls. And I am well-trained in making them. The California roll is actually from Canada. Japanese-born chef Hidekazu…


Best Lentil Soup

Why You’ll Love Vegan Lentil Soup Cooked on the stovetop, it comes together in a single pot and is ready in about an hour. The pantry ingredients are simple, basic ingredients you either have in your pantry or are easy to find. If you’re lucky enough to have any, leftovers keep well and are quick to reheat throughout the week. Bursting with…