Theme: Comfort Foods
Everyone has that one food you make when you need a little pick-me-up. Maybe it's not always the healthiest, but if it makes you feel good then you deserve it. Enjoy these comfort food recipes.
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Soup and StewSopa Tarasca
A simple, yet elegant, traditional soup from the Mexican state of Michoacán, sopa tarasca features prominently on nearly every restaurant…
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EntreeRack of Lamb and Mediterranean Orzo Salad with Haricots Verts
This is my favorite meal: tender, flavorful lamb chops with a briny orzo salad and sautéed haricots verts. No one can prepare it quite like…
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RecipeBarley and Lamb Stuffed Grape Leaves
Yes, I was that weird mom who packed stuffed grape leaves in my children’s lunches when I sent them off to school! Those stuffed grape…
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DessertCranberry White Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies with Sour Cream Frosting Served with Iced Chai
Oatmeal cookies have a special place in Brian’s heart — throughout his mom’s life she’d always have some form of fresh baked cooking in her…
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AppetizerBambi’s Honey Turkey Wings and Smoked Turkey Cabbage
My mother, Mae Emma, always had her freezer full of turkey wings! They were her favorite food. And no other food connects me more to my Mae…
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AppetizerMandu (Pot Stickers)
To put it simply, I love pot stickers. From the Chinese takeout staple to homemade dumplings, whether they are pan-fried, steamed, or…
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EntreeLOU to NSH: Biscuit Trio
There’s nothing more iconic in my neck of the woods than biscuits. Add some fried chicken and a cheese sauce and you’ve got heaven. This…
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RecipeMofongo con Camarones
Mofongo is a Puerto Rican dish, with Angolan roots. And, as Irma says, like any true Dominican, she can never get enough plantains, plus…
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Side DishPastelon
This dish has both Puerto Rican & Dominican roots. Originally called pastel horneado (baked pie) it was not made with cheese. It is…
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Side DishSouthern Smoke Mac & Cheese
Bambi Daniels' Mac & Cheese is a staple of southern/soul comfort food. Her recipe has been passed down for generations, each generation…
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EntreeTri-Tip Tacos
I wanted to create a dish that represents my past and my present, a perfect pairing of the place where I was born, Mexico, and the place…
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EntreeJohn Yanga’s Mixed Veggie Platter with Chicken
John’s recipe leaves room for adjustments based on whatever vegetables are in season in your area. For instance, if you don’t have African…
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SaladButternut Squash Brussels Sprouts Panzanella
This hearty seasonal salad works for just about any occasion but is especially perfect for a winter holiday meal. During the making of…
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EntreeBaked Rigatoni and Zucchini
Baked pastas are my daughter Tanya’s specialty, and they are great to make when you have a large family gathering since you can make it…
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EntreeBucatini with Pancetta, Tomato, and Onion
This dish is a favorite recipe that I serve to my children and grandchildren. It’s a classic Roman-style pasta sauce that my Roman…
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EntreeTacos Matamoros
There's nothing better than a taco with all the fixings, and this recipe courtesy of Ultimo Taco, Brownsville, TX, will satisfy all of your…
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