This dish always reminds me of my days as a young college student when I often traveled overnight on Indian Railways to visit far-off cities. When the trains pulled into stations at dawn, vendors ran up and down the tracks shouting out the names of the foods they were hawking: “Vada pao!” “Garam chai!” and […]
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Grilled Cauliflower with Candied Ginger, Pine Nuts, and Raisins
I tip my hat to New Orleans–based chef Alon Shaya, who provided me with the inspiration for this recipe. On a trip down to NOLA, I found his simply grilled cauliflower so delicious and transforming that when I returned home, this dish was one of the first things I came up with. If you or […]
Quick Fried Chicken
Fried chicken on the table in forty-five minutes? Here it is, the quick recipe. I serve it with Chunky Mashed Potatoes and Braised Collard Greens. The boys love it. Excerpted from Mad Hungry: Feeding Men & Boys by Lucinda Scala Quinn (Artisan Books). Copyright © 2009. Photographs by Mikkel Vang. Read our book review to […]
Grilled Hanger Steak
You can’t beat a flavorful marinade for steak, especially for a cut like hanger, which has a wonderful toothsome texture. Its compact narrow, half-foot-long pieces make it easy to maneuver around a small grill. To serve, slice it on the bias, against the grain. With potatoes and vegetables, a little goes a long way in […]
Grilled Mojo Pork Tenderloin
Mojo is the catchall Latin American name for several types of sauces varying in flavors and spiciness. Mojo sauce is commonly served over meats and potatoes, but it can also flavor anything from tomatoes to peppers to avocado. In Cuban cooking mojo applies to any sauce that is made with garlic, olive oil, and a […]
Buttery Herb-Crumbed Scallops and Mushrooms
The day I made this dish my wife went into labor with our third son, Stephen. I pulled them out of the oven and placed them on the stove to cool as we were running out the door. I told my father-in-law to try a few bites of the buttery scallop dish and let me […]
