Butterfinger candy bars are—along with their cousins Clark, 5th Avenue, and Zagnut—candy delights that we, as adults, often only get when we raid our kid’s Halloween hauls. Wouldn’t it be great if you could make these treats at home any time of the year? Wouldn’t that make your dentist happy? Yes it would! As with any candy…
Char siu pork (often simply called Chinese barbecued pork) is a Cantonese classic that is most often seen mixed in with pork fried rice. Sadly, the version of char siu pork in most fried rice is a pale imitation of the real thing. If you’re fortunate enough to have a Chinese barbecue restaurant in your…
Do you remember the first time you had pork belly? I do. It was 2010. I was walking through the Bloomington’s farmers’ market as it was closing down and the annual food festival was gearing up. I happened to walk by the table of one of the city’s best chefs and he slipped me a…
Apple crisp is a fantastic dessert any time of year. You don’t need a changing season, the falling leaves, sweaters, or a chill in the morning air, to enjoy baked apples with friends. What’s more, Steven Raichlen’s amazing smoked apple crisp recipe gives you an excuse to fire up your smoker and smell and taste wood smoke…
Chicken lollipops. Juicy, rich, dark meat. A lacquered, zesty exterior. Easy and fun to eat. And our dear friend Diva Q‘s famous chicken lollipops are sweet and tangy at the same time. This fun and simple addition to your grilling repertoire is a snap to get right, as long as you pay attention to the…
Has this summer already been as grill-heavy for you as it has been for us? We’ve taken every chance to cook on the grill rather than heating our kitchens to unlivable temperatures. But in all of the excitement of the first few summer cooks, surely you have not forgotten the humble pork chop, have you?…
