Ever since I first started baking as a child, I've been searching for a recipe for strawberry cupcakes—perfect, pink confections with the sweet flavor of pure sunshine. There are plenty of versions to be found, but most call for frozen...
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Traditional Latin American ceviche can be made from a wide array of fish, including shark, sea bass, sole, shrimp, octopus, and even mackerel. Marinated in bright citrus juices and garnished with ingredients such as corn, avocado, and fresh peppers, ceviche...
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I love everything about ribs: the smoldering aroma; the dripping sauce; gnawing the last, crispy bits of meat from the end of the bone. But I've always been a bit too intimidated to make them at home. For one thing,...
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Last week, I went to a lecture given by Martha Hall Foose, author of this week's Cook the Book selection, Screen Doors and Sweet Tea. She strode up to the podium in dusty Keds, white ankle socks, and the same...
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Once relegated to the breakfast table, Southern cooks are now serving grits throughout the day with all sorts of savory additions. This classic recipe for cheese grits from Screen Doors and Sweet Tea is open to interpretation. Try it with...
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