Here, two simple ingredients yield huge, complex results. There's something about frying deep yellow plantains in oil that brings out their sweetness. The crisp outside yields to a soft, sweet center,...
Spooned on a plate this salsa is a tangy base for slices of cold, peppered sirloin or chicken. It can also be tossed with cold pasta to make a refreshing salad.
Canned chickpeas bear a closer resemblance to cooked-from-dried than any other canned bean: They're sturdy enough to withstand additional cooking without falling apart. Even after a 20-minute sizzle in...
A bright favorite of summer, cherry tomatoes get an unorthodox treatment here. Instead of being served plain or as part of a salad, they are tossed with salt and pepper and skewered and grilled until slightly...
This is an invincible weapon in the culinary arsenal: whole corn kernels, simply tossed in a hot skillet of melted butter, and showered with fresh mint when they start to pop and turn brown. It's sweet...
This salsa makes a great dip for spicy chicken wings, is a tasty garnish for grilled meat or fish and, spooned on a plate, can be used as a bed for cold sliced pork, chicken or duck.