“What makes a potato pancake a latke?” my younger daughter asked me last week, just before the eight-day Jewish festival of Hanukkah, which begins this year on Sunday evening (all Jewish holidays ...

Though we often prefer the flavor and texture of dried beans, canned beans have a leg up besides convenience - the super-starchy liquid in which the beans are packed is like an ingredient itself.

Sweet potatoes are just the kind of comfort food we want at a chilly time of year, but it might be hard to think of them as a main dish if you’re used to simply roasting them as a side. In addition, ...

An Indian take on cranberry chutney uses mango (Indians are obsessed with them) and cumin powder, used in almost every recipe on the subcontinent. In India, mangoes are only available in summer and ...

Cumin lamb is one of my favorite dishes to order at Sichuan restaurants. The spicy, earthy flavor of the cumin perfectly complements the slight gaminess of the lamb. I’ve taken these flavors as ...

Peak season for artichokes is now and so many people have never cooked them at home or simply have no idea how to prepare, cook or serve them. Here's a recipe from Kowalski's! Trim and discard stems ...

Instructions: Bring 2 quarts of water to a rolling boil and add 1 teaspoon salt and turmeric. Drop the spaghetti and cook it until done (unlike the Italian penchant for al dente pasta, I like my pasta ...

The best part about this dish is all the different textures! The sage chips and cumin seeds give this recipe such a great crunch and bursts of flavor. Technique tip: Let your pork chops rest for a few ...