Category Archives: Others

Cajun Corn and Rice

Serves 4 to 6 as a side Author Notes While at my Whole Foods store the other day in search of dairy free ice cream and cheese for my grandson, I came across beautiful whole pompano, a fish I haven’t had since we sold our business and one which we dearly love. I took two

Petite Quiches Three Ways

Makes 3 petite quiches Author Notes When I was growing up, there wasn’t a spring season where my mom didn’t surprise us with a homemade quiche. Now that I’m an adult and a vegan, I still enjoy the quintessential fresh flavor of a homemade quiche, but I’ve updated it with a more sophisticated palate of

Air-Fryer Chicken Nuggets

How to Make Cornflake Air-Fryer Chicken Nuggets These homemade nuggets are healthier than fast-food versions and more flavorful, thanks to the cornflake coating. Here are some tips on how to make them: Set Up Your Breading Station Breading is a three-part process that creates a crust on the chicken. You will need three shallow dishes:

Italian Ice

Photo by Alex Egan Prep time 3 hours Makes 4 cups Author Notes We are smack in the middle of the dog days of summer: It’s hot, it’s humid, and the sun shines until 9 p.m. Well, that’s likely the case for most of you. I live in Colorado—not in Denver, where it’s 100 degrees

Tortellini With Garlicky Brown Butter and Dill

There are few foods ready faster than dried pasta. One of them is refrigerated tortellini. Thrillingly convenient, these little bundles come in a variety of fillings, but cheese-stuffed usually wins for versatility. All you need is a swift sauce and dinner is done. Sure, you could opt for a jarred marinara or food-processor pesto. But

Watermelonade

Photo by Brinda Ayer Serves 10 Author Notes My sister and some friends recently threw me a lovely bridal shower. The food, provided by Go Catering, was delicious. Happy guests devoured crudités, curried chicken salad, mini grilled cheese sandwiches with bacon, sausage rolls, and homemade currant and ginger scones with clotted cream and raspberry jam.

Pambazo (Mexican Chorizo and Potato Sandwich)

Why It Works Lightly toasting the bread dehydrates it so that it will absorb more of the salsa once dunked.Doctoring a store-bought Mexican hot tomato sauce with fresh chiles, garlic, and onion creates a flavorful dipping sauce that’s still easy to whip up. A fresh and tangy slaw of cabbage, jocoque, scallions, cilantro, and serrano chile