By Christina Morales, The New York Times During Passover, Jews move culinary mountains with matzo: cheesy lasagna with layers of the unleavened bread instead of noodles; peanut and caramel brittle; homemade pasta; and even pizza. It’s one of 10-year-old Hudson Greenstein’s favorite foods. During Passover two years ago, he was craving pizza when he and … Read more
By Genevieve Ko, The New York Times My cousins and I used to dare one another to touch the shrimp, their 10 legs dancing, their antennae waving. At the Chinese seafood restaurants near us in the San Gabriel Valley of Southern California, the servers would bring our orders, still alive, to the table for approval … Read more
By Joan Nathan, The New York Times In 1980, my husband Allan and I hosted our first Passover Seder at our home. There were about eight of us: my husband’s Uncle Henik, who had numbers from Auschwitz on his arm; my Polish in-laws who’d had to flee to the Soviet Union; a few friends; and … Read more
By Rebekah Peppler, The New York Times PARIS — Lemon is as versatile behind the bar as it is in the kitchen. From peel to juice, this sunny citrus can brighten and balance your cocktails. “To put it as simply as possible, lemon is going to make alcohol more drinkable,” said Ei Cullina, the head … Read more
By Lidey Heuck, The New York Times After the quiet winter months, spring heralds the return of longer days and gathering over leisurely meals. The best dishes for those get-togethers are the ones that feel celebratory enough to serve to guests, but are simple enough to ensure you’re not spending all day in the kitchen. … Read more
By Linda Gassenheimer, Tribune News Service Bring the flavors of Morocco to your burger recipe. It’s a tasty twist on your classic burger. I added warm and savory spices — cinnamon, cumin and turmeric and lots of fresh mint — to ground meat for a unique blend of flavors. A secret to getting a caramelized … Read more
By Priya Krishna, The New York Times One of my favorite Hindi terms is “ghar ka khaana.” It literally means “home food,” but it also encompasses the singular joy and unfussiness of meals made in your own kitchen — the dishes that remind you of childhood, the ones you won’t often find in restaurants. My … Read more
By Genevieve Ko, The New York Times This change in seasons means a mix of warming meals and lighter, fresher ones. It also inspires me to start spring cleaning. When I’m in spring cleaning mode, I like to get my kitchen in order by finishing off as many condiments as I can. (And when I’m … Read more
Maybe you’ve left one of your favorite restaurants wishing you could recreate a similar dish at home or wondered if you had it in you to turn flour and eggs into a delectable homemade pasta. Or perhaps you’ve streamed so many cooking shows you’re eager for the chance to finally say “Yes, chef!” for real. … Read more
Quiche, casseroles, and carrot cake are our favourite nostalgic meals, research has found. A poll, of 2,000 adults, found that one in three often eat foods specifically to remind them of years gone by – with over half (52 percent) associating particular foodstuffs with past times in their lives. And chicken Kiev, prawn cocktail, and … Read more
