Philacatessen

Chilaquiles are a typical Mexican dish that, like many traditional dishes, have a conflicting history. Some sources say chilaquiles date back to the Aztecs and...

This dish came together as a last-minute addition to a dinner that was looking rather thin and in need of another side. The larder...

Polo (pronounced po-LOH) is a traditional Persian rice dish that has a lot going for it — it presents beautifully at the table, it...

We’ve talked before about the pivot to serving warm beverages for outdoor winter gatherings as a way to socialize safely through the pandemic: jewishexponent.com/2020/12/31/hot-beverages-for-winter-socials/. Recently,...

These cookies are wonderfully simple, but also rather sophisticated. The more-than-normal quantity of vanilla they contain delivers a fantastically rich flavor and an unexpectedly...

This dish was an add-on to a Mexican-style short rib dinner we had recently. We were about 30 minutes from serving and my husband...

This time of year we tend to crave hearty, warming dishes. For many, that means meaty stews, roasts and casseroles. But health (and waistlines) dictate...

For those of you who still have cranberry sauce or cranberries from Thanksgiving floating around, this cake is a fantastic way to use them. I...

With winter comes a craving for warming comfort foods: Think soups, stews and hearty stick-to-your-ribs dishes. But these dishes can often be heavy, meaty and...

I made this last night to accompany hummus and roasted vegetables. It was a simple add-on to the meal and ended up taking center...