Jeow Mak Keau – Spicy Laotian Eggplant Dip
During our trip a few years ago to Luang Prabang, in Laos, we were blown away by a fiery herb and eggplant dip the…
Vermouth-Braised Short Ribs with Herbs and Pickled Shallots
Brisket has been the meat of choice for family holidays in my household, as is the case at many of yours I’m sure. With…
Piperade: A Basque Country Saute of Peppers, Tomatoes, and Onions
Piperade, a spicy-sweet saute of bell peppers, tomatoes, and onions, is one of the quintessential dishes of the Basque country. During our travels, we…
Basque Chicken with Spicy Piperade Sauce
After our trip through the Basque country, we’ve been wanting to bring some of the flavors we enjoyed there to our kitchen back in…
Poached Eggs with Spicy-Sweet Basque Piperade
Here’s another recipe to make with piperade, the delicious sweet-spicy Basque country saute of peppers, onions, tomatoes, and Espelette pepper. The combination of warm…
For a Special Occasion, A Massive Ribeye Steak
Valentine’s Day is the worst day to go out to eat in New York. Even otherwise great restaurants transform their menus into overpriced prix…
Jerusalem’s Roasted Chicken with Clementines and Arak
Like many home cooks, I have acquired a number of cookbooks over the years, most of which gather dust. But over and over again,…
Exploring the Wine Country of La Rioja, Spain
Taking a slight detour from our exploration of the Spanish and French Basque Country, we journeyed from the French Basque country to Rioja, Spain’s…
Cowboy Cuisine and Switchel Cocktails at Montana’s Trail House
Set in a former auto repair shop, Montana’s Trail House hits all the Bushwick restaurant essentials: food heavy on the smoked and the pickled,…
Asian-Inspired Sandwiches at Red Star Sandwich Shop
Red Star Sandwich Shop’s Asian-inspired American sandwiches brings the kind of bold cuisine-fusing flavors you might find at Smorgasburg to Smith Street. Korean, Chinese,…