These sweet dumplings blur the line between brunch and dessert, but some mornings call for a bit of sugar, or maple syrup. Instead of using syrup as a garnish it becomes the central player in this warm, sweet breakfast. These dumplings come out plump and coated in reduced syrup, and although the rye whiskey is optional it adds an agreeable boozy element to this dish. More
Turkey with Spicy Black Beans in Tofu Dumplings is Anita Lo's adaptation of two favorite Chinese dishes, mapo tofu and steamed dumplings. By stuffing little rounds (or squares) of tofu with ground turkey mixed with scallions, fermented black beans, and doban djan, a Sichuan chile sauce, and steaming them, she's created little self contained packages filled with all of the salty, spicy flavors that make mapo tofu so irresistible. More
Like many of the world's great comfort foods, pierogies take bit of time and effort to prepare, but as with most things, the extra effort pays off. The flavors of this dish are simple, but like most of the foods that come out of grandmothers' kitchens the sum is more than its parts. More
The potato gets a good workout in Indian cuisine. Our kitchens will always have a steady supply of them. It's part of the grocery list: milk, bread, and a kilo of potatoes. There are tons of dishes we make out of the humble spud; this is one of my favorite potato sides. More
[Photograph: Robyn Lee] Most food trucks' menus lean towards handheld foods that can be eaten on the go—sandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, tacos and the like, but others, like Portland's Tabor, are more concerned with doling out delicious, authentic fare, unconcerned... More
Note: for instructions on how to stuff dumpling skins, check out the recipe here.... More
This recipes is part of Chinese Restaurant Appetizer Week... More
A simple pork roast combined with wilted cabbage and a soft semmelknödel is a favorite family meal for many of us who grew up with Eastern European family. Semmelknödel are a simple bread dumpling, boiled in salted water and served alongside pork and cabbage. These dumplings may seem like a lot of work, but rest assured: when they are sliced and fried in butter then topped with a fried egg the following morning, you'll be happy you invested the time. More
