Inspired by Sesame Noodles
When an ethnic dish becomes really popular, I tend to get suspicious. In this light, I wondered how Chinese cooks would make another ethnic favorite, sesame noodles.
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Learn How to Make the Best Grilled Vegetables
Whether you use a charcoal grill, gas grill or a grill-pan on the stove, learn how to bring out the best in fresh vegetables this Summer.
Chicken Salad Fit for a Celebration
When June graduations and weddings call for creative menu planning, the biggest challenge can be finding casual yet elegant and attractive dishes that please everybody without stressing the cook.
Go Tropical with Papaya Salsa and Jicama Chips
The color of a tropical sunset, papaya always brings an exotic touch to the table.
Very Versatile Veggie Soup
How can you prepare and consume the variety of cruciferous, leafy green, and orange/red vegetables, and other veggies experts urge us to eat every day?
On Christmas Eve, Feast Italian-Style
The Feast of Seven Fishes, an Italian Christmas Eve tradition, calls for serving seven individual seafood dishes. Instead, I invite friends to share this Feast of Seven Fishes, a colorful dish which includes seven kinds of fish and seafood.
Lemon Chicken with Broccoli and a Tropical Twist
Lemon chicken is legitimately Chinese. But for Americans, chefs batter and deep-fry the chicken, then top it with a gooey, tart-sweet sauce. See how we make a colorful, healthful version of this well-loved dish – with a tropical twist.
Catch a Moroccan-Style Dinner
A fabulous way to add excitement to your fish is with a flavorful dry rub, like this blend of spices North African cooks use.
Beat the Heat with Red Pepper Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a culinary trifecta, the rare dish that is delicious, healthful, and popular with everyone, from everyday folks to trend-conscious foodies.
Discover Salsa, Italian-Style
Salsa is the top-selling condiment in the United States. Latino cooks sometimes add to the primal combination of tomatoes, onions, hot chile, cilantro and lime — but salsa is also fundamental to the Italian table.
Tuna Salad with a Springtime Twist
If you are a tuna-lover and are seeking a salad with spring flair, one that includes crunch, color and a flavorful surprise, then this is for you.
Chicken Is Nice with Moroccan Spice
A trip to Morocco transformed how I use spices. The first lesson I learned was the difference between spicy and hot.
Dressing Up Green Salads
When did you last rave about a lettuce leaf? Listen closely when someone praises a salad because the dressing is most likely what the diner found memorable. The dressing was either a perfect partner with the greens or it stood on its own.
Savory Chickpea Stew with Spinach and Lemon
Commonly used for dishes like hummus or whole in salads, the chickpea has a much broader potential in the kitchen.
