My grandmother on my mother’s side will turn 100 years old in December and is the best cook I know. She married at 18, had 10 children, and spent over half her life cooking for her family, only stopping at age 93.  As the family grew and her children got married, my abuelita always had…

There are a few different options for sourcing masa for your tamales. You can buy pre-made masa dough (with the perfect consistency for tamales) at some ethnic grocery stores. But if you can’t source this product, you can use masa harina in place of masa. Masa harina is a widely available dried flour found in the…

In a world that’s brimming with bad news, we can all find solace in one piece of good information: Soup season is here. Sure, dropping temps brings chapped lips, icy conditions and shorter days — all things that are less than ideal. But cold weather also brings the perfect atmosphere for a steaming bowl of…

Fats play an essential role in your health. Incorporating healthy fats into meals and snacks can improve nutrient absorption, promote heart health, and help boost your food’s flavor and satiety factor.  However, choosing the right kinds of fats, including cooking oils, is critical. While some oils are more appropriate for higher-heat cooking and may also provide…

Pick up “Made Here” from Send Chinatown Love, watch a documentary on a remote Nordic restaurant and more food news. You know what they say about too many cooks? It did not happen with “Made Here: Recipes and Reflections From New York City’s Asian Communities,” a cookbook celebrating New York’s extended and diverse Asian communities.…

A plate of fluffy scrambled eggs is a breakfast classic for good reason — they’re filling, cook up quickly and are so easy to customize with all sorts of tasty add-ins. Trouble is, they’re also easy to overcook into a rubbery mess, leaving us wondering how places like IHOP get them so delicious every time.…

Even though Tabitha Brown’s vegan bacon is widely considered one of the best versions out there, the cooking star can’t say enough good things about a rival recipe. When asked about her most memorable meal of 2023, Brown nominated a favorite dish at East Village vegan tapas hotspot, Ladybird. “Ladybird in New York City has…

For tips on perfecting classic chicken and dumplings, I called my mom, who ended up giving me my grandma’s recipe. It’s as hand-me-down as it comes: One spoonful instantly made me think of my childhood. This easy comfort food recipe is perfect on a cold night, and simple enough to whip up when you don’t…

5. Last but not least: Jerky Ever the crowd-favorite, making jerky can be a fairly simple process and doubles as a reward when your stomach starts growling 4 miles from the truck. Jerky easily finds a home in your hunting pack and stays edible for a long time (if frozen). The key with making jerky…

Eggnog can be a pretty simple mixture of dairy and booze, but it’s the extra ingredients that make it pop. These ingredients, usually spices like nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla, give the drink extra layers of flavor, stopping it from being too cloying. How you use these flavorings, though, will make a big impact on how…