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Let’s talk about cornbread. It’s a marvelously American food—bread made of maize—that complements other great foods of our cuisine. What is a bowl of chili without a slice of cornbread? What plate of ribs is not made better with a hunk of crisp-bottomed homemade cornbread? While box-mix cornbread is tasty, it has nothing on the…
Pineapple upside-down cake is one of the simple wonders of the home kitchen. Classic yellow cake is cooked atop a layer of buttery caramel and zesty pineapple. The result, turned out of the pan so that the bottom is on the top, is a culinary delight beloved by all ages. Such a showpiece cake should…
One of the most popular dishes at Mexican restaurants everywhere, chiles rellenos (ray-YAY-nohs) are an indisputable crossover classic. A true traditional dish from the culinary wonderland that is Puebla, Mexico, the dish has reached well into the hearts of Americans, as well. A roasted chili, stuffed (often with cheese, but we’ll talk more about that),…
If you’re making your own gyros or a delicious chicken shawarma, you’re going to need some pita, but pita from the store are often … less than wonderful. So unless you have a Mediterranean bakery in your neighborhood that is slinging fresh pita, you’re going to need to make your own. No worries! Homemade pita…
There’s one problem with cakes: the time it takes to prepare them. Well, two problems, the time, and the unfortunate chance of failure. Well, if you’re just a little bit careful, this cake solves the first and pretty much the second. Whipped Cream cake, a recipe we’ll be adapting from the incomparable Rose Levy Beranbaum,…
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…
