Blizzard be damned: Chili is good damn near anytime of year. It's even better when a storm blows in and the chili is spiced, Indian-style.
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Get those onions soft and well-browned
Quick Good Luck Greens
Collards, now that's a versatile green
We could all use a bit of luck anytime of year, but especially as the New Year begins. These fast-cooked greens help stack the odds in your favor.
Read moreEggs Without a Recipe: Italian Poached Egg in Tomato Sauce
Leftover tomato sauce goes a long way toward an effortless breakfast, lunch or dinner.
In this installment of Eggs Without a Recipe, I drown—I mean poach—an egg in Italian tomato sauce.
Read moreEggs Without a Recipe: Turkish Egg with Yogurt & Paprika
Yogurt and garlic are the foundation of one of the sauces.
In the first installment of Eggs Without a Recipe, a handy guide for making ridiculously easy Turkish eggs.
Read moreA Versatile, Homemade Spice Blend
Whole spices: the foundation of a vibrant spice blend
A recipe for a complex, versatile spice blend ideal for big-flavored winter stews and braises.
Read moreA Fried Egg Recipe, in Honor of Judy Rodgers and Zuni Cafe
One fried egg, many bread crumbs
Judy Rodgers, the chef-owner of San Francisco's Zuni Café who died this week, taught a world of cooking knowledge with as simple a recipe as one for fried eggs.
Read more20 Sweet Potato Recipes; One Book
My new book, Sweet Potatoes, is now available! It features more than 20 original recipes—half savory; half sweet.
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