I can’t attest to the authenticity of these savory pastries, which are called brik in Tunisia, briouat in Morocco and burak in Algeria. I doubt that egg roll wrappers are used to make these in North Africa, but they work perfectly well in this version, encasing a spicy filling of tuna and runny egg yolk. [...]
This cold noodle salad, adapted from Martin Yan’s Culinary Journey Through China, is one of my favorites to make simply for how easy and versatile it is. The noodles and sauce always remain the same, but the vegetables can always be substituted as long as you include a mix of something crunchy and colorful.
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Spring is just around the corner and I’m beginning to crave, lighter, healthier foods. But produce in the markets is still looking dismal, so I’m resorting to canned goods for now. The key to making this ridiculously easy dish really stand out is using top quality canned tuna in olive oil and the freshest celery [...]
I’ve tried a handful of meatball recipes over the years and to this day, these chicken meatballs flecked with savory morsels of sun-dried tomatoes remain my favorite. Adapted from a Food and Wine recipe, they’re incredibly versatile and are right at home on top of a bowl of pasta, in sandwiches, and on their own [...]
I usually eat pretty healthily, I balance my meals and I make sure to get my greens. But pasta is my weakness, I’m telling you. I order it in restaurants more often than anything else, and it’s my starch of choice to cook. Throw some cheese in there, and oh man, am I in heaven.
Spaghetti [...]