Pennsylvania Dutch/Amish cooking is known for its pies. Shoefly Pie is perhaps the most indigenously famous. It’s also a favorite in America’s South. Truthfully, shoefly pie isn’t
Basic instructions for cooking scallopsCooking scallops is easy and fast – in fact, the only potential concern is making sure they’re not overcooked, in which case you’ll be eating t
Rhubarb is at peak season right now, making this chutney a springtime specialty. It’s great brushed on grilled chicken (especially wings) or as an accompaniment to cheese and crackers.
This mojo spreads its wings over different cultures, making it appropriate for Latin American grilled pork or poultry, or even as a condiment for Argentinian grilled (provolone) cheese. It’s
Hot sauces made from Habañero peppers are endemic in the Caribbean, but seldom found elsewhere. I first tasted this riff on a traditional Caribbean Carrot hot sauce that substitutes sweet po
This classic condiment can be found on every table in Haiti, oftentimes even when there isn’t a table in that devastated and destitute country. I first heared of Picklese when I was researchi
With today’s blenders and food processors, this springtime soup is a snap to make. Quenelles are classic French dumplings. Most often made with fish (though there are chicken, meat and vegeta
This is a fantastic dish for entertaining. Not only is it delicious, the overlapping pancetta topping the chicken makes a gorgeous mosaic design (it’s one of the ways I modified the original
My favorite artichoke recipe appeared in my 11/3/11 IT column, available at illinoistimes.com. It’s a New Orleans variation of Italian stuffed artichokes that adds shrimp to the traditional b
This recipe is adapted from one in Jacques Pepin’s latest cookbook, Essential Pepin. It includes a DVD with dozens of useful techniques; among them is preparing artichokes for cooking. This is