Flavors of North Africa
The scents that emanated from Ahmed’s kitchen enchanted me. I couldn’t help but ask, “What is that wonderful smell?” I can’t remember what he told me he was making, but I became obsessed with the food of North Africa.
The scents that emanated from Ahmed’s kitchen enchanted me. I couldn’t help but ask, “What is that wonderful smell?” I can’t remember what he told me he was making, but I became obsessed with the food of North Africa.
Sun-dried tomatoes. It’s warming just to think how the same bright summer heat that ripened the fruit can still broadcast its warmth in the off season.
I knew from an early age that Indian food was great. My Mom made an amazing chicken curry and served it with bowls of chopped peanuts and raisins to sprinkle on top. That struck my five year old mind as the coolest possible topping for any dish.
Making soup from scratch can seem like a special-occasion project, but you don’t have to wait until your neighbor gets the flu to do it. Pureed vegetable soups are an especially great way to use up extra produce.
Think “outside the bag” for fun lunches that brown baggers of all ages will enjoy!
Remember the story about Jack and his magic beans? Jack traded the family cow for a handful of beans, grew and climbed a tremendous beanstalk, and stole a giant’s treasure. While beans might not be quite that magical, they are a nutritional treasure.
Meat. Starch. Vegetable. That’s the layout of a typical American meal, with rice, potatoes and pasta in heavy rotation. Tara Duggan mixes things up with a variety of tasty and nutritious whole grains.
There are so many benefits to teaching children to cook. And by following a few basic guidelines, you can make cooking a fun and fruitful way to spend time with your kids.
Putting together a spectacular cheese platter is easier than you might think.
“Eat more whole grains!” That message is everywhere, yet many of us still have a hard time getting enough whole grains into our lives. Chef Robin Asbell writes about two of her favorite quick-cooking whole grains: bulgur and couscous.
A softened butter mixed with herbs, spices, and other seasonings, compound butters can quickly and effortlessly add flavor to many dishes.
Soup stock is the foundation for many of the tastiest soups, and it’s a flavor enhancer for many a dish too. Making your own stock requires minimal effort, costs little money, and will keep you, well, stocked for months.
There’s no better way to celebrate the beginning of summer than by planning a leisurely outdoor picnic. This guide will help your picnic be perfect.
