Move over “put an egg on it” – and make way for “top it with a salad.” Just like a fried egg atop just about anything transforms it into a craveable meal (the trend has a popular Instagram hashtag to prove it), a heap of salad piled onto just about anything refreshes it instantly with […]

I have long enjoyed everything about the Reuben sandwich – except the corned beef. To me, it’s always been secondary to the griddled rye bread, zippy Russian dressing, gooey Swiss cheese and crunchy sauerkraut. I often gravitated toward what many delis call the Rachel, not the infamous Jennifer Aniston haircut, but rather a Reuben made […]

Traditionally made with ground or finely chopped meat, picadillo is a tomato-based stew popular in countries that were colonized by the Spanish. It’s used in dozens and dozens of other dishes, including baked pastries, stuffed fritters, roasted main courses, pastas, soups and more. You can serve it in a tortilla or between two buns, with […]

If you are a duck lover – and I am – duck confit is a dish you probably love to eat but have never made. A staple at French bistros, usually accompanied by crispy potatoes and a leafy green salad, duck confit at once feels like a simple comfort and a luxurious indulgence. The glistening, […]