Parmesan Artichoke Bites

PARTNER POST: Get ready to feed a winter crowd with appetizer recipes paired perfectly with food-friendly Cavit wines. Quick, easy, and perfect for entertaining these parmesan and artichoke crostini are the perfect winter bite. Can we toast to 2016? Another year is coming to a close, and the best way to celebrate is to gather with

Kimchi Chicken and Cabbage Stir-Fry Recipe

This Korean-inspired recipes comes together in about ten minutes. Why It Works Cutting the chicken into thin strips ensures that it cooks quickly without drying out and absorbs a lot of flavor.Fresh cabbage is added in addition to kimchi to keep the strong kimchi flavors from overwhelming the dish. I never take for granted that

Moroccan-Style Chili

Photo by Dana Serves 6-8 Author Notes Most of my favorite foods and flavors come from middle east region. I absolutely love the spices and the combination of flavors. I came up with the version when I was introduced to the best Harissa I have ever tasted and I kept looking for various ways to

Salvadoran Turkey Sandwich (Panes con Pavo)

Ingredients:1 1⁄2 cups light beer2 tbsp. olive oil2 tsp. black peppercorns2 tsp. sesame seeds2 tsp. pepitas (dried pumpkin seeds; optional)1 tsp. dried oregano1⁄2 tsp. annatto seeds5 cloves garlic2 dried bay leaves2 large turkey drumsticks (about 4 lbs.)Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste4 medium tomatoes, cored and chopped2 small yellow onions, 1 chopped, 1

You Down With BLT

For such a simple dish, it is amazing how personal a BLT can be.  It seems like everyone has their own special version of this summer staple.  For me, it is about using good quality ingredients.  The dry-cured bacon should be thick-cut and complex in flavor; the tomatoes need to be perfectly ripe and sliced

Pork and Lemongrass Meatballs in Lettuce Cups

Recipe informationTotal Time1 hour 30 minutesIngredientsMeatballs:1 pound ground pork1 lemongrass stalk, bottom 5 inches only, smashed with rolling pin, then minced1/4 cup chopped shallots2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro2 tablespoons fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)2 garlic cloves, chopped1 tablespoon vegetable oil1 teaspoon sugar1/2 teaspoon ground white pepperDipping sauce and assembly:1 lemongrass stalk1/4

Bella’s Coleslaw

Serves 8 Author Notes Bella was my grandmother, she was raised in a Shtetl in the Ukraine, came to America at 16. She met my grandfather at a meeting for the Communist Party on the Lower East Side of NYC. Her English was not great, but she knew the word party and so she went

Wild Mushroom Crêpes with Sunny Eggs

Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients FILLING: 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 10 ounces wild mushrooms, such as hen-of-the-woods or oyster, torn into bite-size pieces 1 teaspoon finely chopped thyme, plus more for garnish 1 garlic clove, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon finely chopped parsley Sea salt Pepper SAUCE: 1 tablespoon unsalted butter 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1 cup heavy cream

Turnip Purée

Serves 4 Author Notes This was the first hot food my cousin’s daughter ever had, from a spoon in my hand. I will never forget the look on her face, as she rolled the new experience around on her tongue, squealed in delight and reached for more. It was pure human instinct, and a beautiful

Soba Bukkake with Chashu Pork and Sesame Vinaigrette

Make the mentsuyu Stir together 4 cups water, bonito flakes, soy sauce, mirin, brown sugar, and shiitake in a medium saucepan over medium-low, and slowly bring to a simmer. Simmer until flavors meld, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat, and add kombu. Let stand 10 minutes. Pour mixture through a fine wire-mesh strainer into a