Chocolate chip cookies have to be one of the World’s most popular types of cookies. They are great to have on hand year round as a quick snack, mini dessert, or to put in your child’s lunch box. By following this easy recipe, you can …
The first time that I tried acarajé was at the airport in Salvador, Bahia (located on Brazil’s central coast region). 3 ladies wearing traditional Bahian attire (see below) were sitting just outside of the terminal in a make-shift kitchen consisting of a couple of large …
From Shucked, by Erin Byers Murray Berg’s off-the-cuff cooking methods came in handy a number of times that summer. This is his riff on the classic Rockefeller; it can be pulled together in minutes flat. Though Oysters Rockefeller might seem like the first course to …
What did I know about oysters? In retrospect, next to nothing until I read Shucked, by Erin Byers Murray. In fact, my only experience with harvesting shellfish was limited to a couple of hours spent digging clams at a beach behind my sister’s apartment in …
This recipe for Chocolate Guinness Pancakes is a great choice for a post-St. Patrick’s Day breakfast. All you need is a left-over bottle of Guinness Stout and a few basic ingredients. Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1/3 cup sugar 1 tspn baking powder 1/2 tspn …
The Bistecca alla Fiorentina is a Tuscan killer of a steak. Weighing in at 3 pounds, it is large, tender and made for the barbecue. This style of steak originated in Tuscany and is made from the local Chianina cattle there. The bistecca de fiorentina …
Chicken with wine is one of those special dishes I’ve found everywhere in my travels through Burgundy. Classic coq au vin can be fussy and time-consuming, as some recipes call for marinating the chicken in wine overnight and peeling a lot of petits oignons (here, …
This is a really great dish that you can make ahead of time and use for snacks during the week. It’s also great for parties. Hummus is a good base for more complex mixtures. For example, you can add other ingredients such as chopped sun-dried …
Some weekends, when there is time for a long morning of TV viewing, you need to make proper preparations for breakfast. I can’t think of a more perfect selection for this meal than the Full English Breakfast. Also know as a “Full English” or a …
Baked beans are usually served at cookouts in North America and are also an important component in a Full English Breakfast in the UK. When you are making this recipe, it’s OK to use canned baked beans that already contain some brown sugar and pieces …