In many cultures throughout Europe and North America, the time between Epiphany (the twelfth day of Christmas, also called Twelfth Night) and Lent is one of special meals and feasts. One tradition that spans these cultures is a special cake associated with the arrival of biblical magi. It has many names, but they all translate…
We are composing this post at the beginning of February, and that means that we’re aiming this recipe at a certain very large football game that is coming up. And while this dish of golden fries, melty-savory cheese curds, rich gravy, and tender smoked brisket is going to be a game-changer for that event (and…
If there is a great cuisine that needs more attention in America, it’s probably Filipino. The food of the Philippines is simple, yet delicious—especially if you love pork! And one of the great dishes, either for everyday cooking or for big celebrations, is crispy pata. Pata can be prepared in several ways, including slowly braised…
Let’s talk about chicken thighs. Readers of this blog will know our affinity for them; that we love how they are juicier, harder to overcook, cheaper, and more richly flavored than chicken breasts. And talk about versatile! You can BBQ them, you can cut them up for teriyaki bowls, you can use them in classic…
Can we talk for a second about home food? We write a lot here about various kinds of foods, various dishes. We often write about what could be called “restaurant food” that you can make at home. Pho comes to mind, as goes General Tso’s Chicken. And while all the barbecue we cover is certainly…
New Year’s Eve is a time for opulence. Few holidays, if any, excuse such lavish excess as does the turning of the calendar. If you want to celebrate in luxury, we would like to recommend that you try cooking up some lobster Thermidor. (But then of course we would, right? Lobster Thermidor would be the…
