Recipes

Pork (dwaejibulgogi) Korean barbecue topped with Napa kimchi. Korean barbecue is a world-class grilled meat feast. The bad news is that Buffalo New York has only one Korean barbecue restaurant. […]

How to pack a whole field of corn flavor into fluffy kernel bliss Fresh corn casserole is gluten-free. When sweet corn season finally arrives, you can’t get enough corn-on-the-cob. Then, […]

Steaming rice may be a first, but ingredients are easy to find in Buffalo Mango sticky rice The cuisines of Southeast Asia – Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Burma, Laos – are […]

A few minutes’ work and a rolling pin rewards with craggy, flaky crust Rhubarb and apple galette Why is rhubarb my spirit fruit? Perhaps because rhubarb proves that even a […]

Onions, herbs, and spices transform ground meat Middle East style Kofta are bite-sized burgers prized by Middle Eastern cultures. Patting ground beef into burgers is a classic American recipe that […]

Toum is every bit as glossy and rich as mayonnaise, without animal involvement. If you love garlic and mayonnaise, but don’t love eggs, toum is the answer. […]

Beef, ranch dressing and gravy powders, pepperoncini and brine, stick of butter = magic Having friends over for the Big Game can turn your house into an emotional minefield. You […]

Leave boiled versions aside for a luxe version – and a snackable treat for the Brussel-averse The reputation of Brussels sprouts has improved dramatically in recent decades, especially among eaters […]

Comforting broth gets body from natural starch, not fat The gimmick that keeps this recipe in my book is the technique that produces substantial, creamy soup without relying solely on […]

Quick batter properly exploits that incredible local fruit you bought with the best intentions then forgot Clafoutis of Niagara County prune plums Tactical recipes are the answer to a particular […]

Time spent on this dish will reap rewards in diner smiles – even without the avgolemono sauce Early summer is a time of suspense, as I wait for the grape […]

Holy Protection souvlaki tent ended 26-year run in 2017, but my souvlaki flame still burns Chicken souvlaki, grilled until edges crisp, makes eaters yell “opa.” As grilling season heats up, […]

Greek Orthodox lenten favorite eases mushy green bean phobia with olive oil, herbs, and history Kalofagas, the online headquarters of Toronto-based chef-author Peter Minaki, has been one of my favorite […]

Simple ingredients recall a childhood favorite, even without the brown butter finish When I decided to re-create my mother’s chicken and dumplings, I wrote my own recipe. What drove me […]

Plus the $3 answer to taming the bloodthirsty mandoline Wintertime staples like root vegetables get us through the dark days before green sprouts of hope prove we made it through […]