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Yakamein (New Orleans Noodle Soup)

Photo by Martine Boyer Prep time 35 minutes Cook time 4 hours Serves 10 Author Notes I’m asked almost daily why I chose to move to New Orleans, this northernmost Caribbean city, and my reasons vary from comical to outlandish to introspective. Depending on the day and my mood and how much I feel like

Chicken Tamales with Tomatillo-Cilantro Sauce

Editor’s note: In addition to the Mexican crema , Castro also recommends serving these tamales with Creamy Salsa Verde and Chipotle Chile SauceWhile tamales are one of Mexico’s most famous street foods, they are also one of its most popular party foods, which is fitting since a tamal is packaged like a small gift waiting

Best Easy Chicken

Best easy chicken is a wonderful and easy recipe that you can put together in a matter of minutes. I know that you will enjoy it’s simple, yet flavorful taste, making it a wonderful main dish that you can dress up or down depending on the occasion. I remember when one of my kids wanted

Creamy Scalloped Potatoes (Made Easy)

“My recipe for perfectly creamy, cheesy scalloped potatoes is made with (surprise!) natural white cheddar popcorn seasoning.” Ready In: 1hr 20mins Ingredients: 8 2 lbs peeled white potatoes, sliced thin (use food processor slicer) 1⁄3 cup unsalted butter 1⁄3 cup all-purpose flour 2 1⁄2 cups whole milk 2 1⁄2 tablespoons 100% natural seasoning (Kernal Season’s

Indian Spiced Chilled Minted Pea Soup

Makes About 4 cups Author Notes This recipe has roots in, believe it or not, homemade baby food. When my kids were babies, I’d puree whatever we were eating to feed them, which yielded exciting flavor combinations such as chicken with yam and pear with spinach and edamame. The only problem with cultivating a palate

Healthy Caramel Apple “Pumpkin Patch”

Healthy Caramel Apple “Pumpkin Patch” People aren’t the only ones who should be allowed to dress up for Halloween. We let these apples in on the holiday tradition by dressing them up as pumpkins! Homemade costumes are always the best and with just a couple ingredients you have a perfectly healthy, and completely adorable, caramel