Earthy. Plummy. Balanced with acidity.These were my descriptions of the South African cabernet sauvignon wines we tasted. They reminded me of just how...
General Tso's chicken is named for Tso Tsung-t'ang, a 19th-century general who is said to have enjoyed eating it. The Hunanese have a strong military tradition,...
As the grandfather of six oft-hungry children, Pierre Franey sought to develop dishes that would "capture their attention." This hearty, kid-friendly casserole...
A trip to Avery Island, La., the home of Tabasco sauce, inspired this Jacques Pépin recipe from 1994. A few years earlier, Paul McIlhenny, the fourth...
If you're looking to boost flavor, spices are a natural. There are perhaps no cuisines that use spices more deftly than those of India. Borrowing a technique...
This dish, adapted from "The Essential Book of Jewish Festival Cooking," brings an unusual sweet flavor to the Rosh Hashana table. Tamarind paste and pomegranate...
This is a wonderful springtime stew loaded with spring onions or shallots, fresh tarragon and peas. Much of the flavor comes from browning the veal cubes,...
With a bit of red Thai curry paste, some cans of garbanzo beans and coconut milk, regular pumpkin is turned into an aromatic hot pot that can be served...
One of my favorite ways to serve shell beans is to cook them in a small amount of liquid with other vegetables. Serve this comforting ragout in wide soup...
This is a warming rather than hot curry. You can taste the spices and enjoy their aromatic fullness. The ginger, chile and pepper flakes provide heat,...