Sometimes, the best things in life are those that have been passed down for generations. Such is the case with Marlene Tenuto’s Old World Style Lentil Soup, which is based on a recipe she learned from her grandmother.
There are a variety of fritters. Some contain meat while some are filled with fruits and vegetables such as zucchini, apples or bananas. Edie Petrongolo’s Corn Fritters are the perfect snack or side dish that even the children will devour.
On days when it actually feels like winter, a warm meal after braving the cold seems like the way to go. Artrina Lindsay’s Tortellini Soup, filled with cheese-stuffed noodles and a large serving of vegetables, keeps its devourers toasty and healthy.
An order of crab cakes — plump crab mixed with peppers and onions fried to perfection — is a popular dish, but its underwater peer is another great alternative.
Within the past 50 years, many people have influenced the way Americans dine out and cook at home. James Beard and Julia Child had strong hands in championing what we now call American cuisine.
Restaurant critics discover new restaurants in a number of ways. I tip my toque to our readers who contact me via e-mail, Twitter and snail mail, telling me about the latest place for brunch or for an informal dinner.
With Chinese New Year upon us, Sandy and I bundled up on a brutally cold day and headed for Chinatown for a warming leisurely lunch. The choices are dazzling, but that’s half the fun of bustling Chinatown.
