Vegans and vegetarians: Avert your eyes. Carnivores, picture the scene: A delicious spread with copious amounts of well-seasoned fried pork shoulder and fermented spicy cabbage. The unctuously seasoned fried pork served with pickled cabbage and carrots made with spicy Scotch bonnet peppers are known as griot and pikliz. They’re often […]
I’ve never spent a holiday season without my late grandfather Herman’s gumbo. Known as Gampy to his grandkids, he was the king of the kitchen and our family’s undisputed gumbo master. To this day, every bowl calls to mind the image of Gampy plopping fresh crab legs into a large […]
My favorite spot in the kitchen growing up was on the countertop to the left of the stove. From there, I had direct access to whatever was being cooked. I could taste-test as frequently as my mom did, plus a few “secret” bites. In my Haitian family, food is love, […]
Hainanese chicken, which originated in Hainan, China, can be found in many countries in South East Asia. Popular in Singapore and Malaysia, this simple recipe has you delicately poach the chicken until just tender and with a gelatinous skin, as is served in Asia. Celebrating Lunar New Year in China […]
Serving a whole chicken is typically part of Lunar New Year celebrations, so here’s an idea: Save the carcass and set aside any leftover meat. If you’re craving comfort food, look no further than chicken congee (also known as rice porridge or jook). This savory porridge will not only warm […]
This easy recipe has delicious coulotte with chimichurri sauce on the table in under 30 minutes. Grab your faithful cast-iron and get cooking! Originating from Argentina and a specialty of Uruguay, chimichurri is an uncooked, parsley-based sauce that’s often served alongside grilled meat.
Whether as a marinade or a sauce, it’s tough to deny that one of the best complements to a good steak is some freshly made chimichurri sauce. Chimichurri sauce is easy to make, adds immense flavor, and has a long tradition of making meat taste better. A favorite in Latin […]