“Years ago, Break of Dawn chef-owner Dee Nguyen posted on Facebook: “Our ultimate dying meal if we have to pick one: chicken and rice.” That post stuck with me. I’m not ready for the...
Los Angeles cookies appear in all sorts of shapes and sizes and incorporate may different ingredients. Regardless of their composition or texture, these cookies all satisfy. Cookies appear in alphabetical order and are subject...
I’m not just talking about kimchi, sauerkraut or stuffed cabbage. Cabbage is a versatile vegetable that’s great for braising, chopping, grilling, pickling, roasting or in soups. The layers and folds beautifully hold and absorb...
Salad doesn’t need to be boring. L.A. has access to fantastic produce and global influences that help to keep meals interesting. Plenty of restaurants know that. I typically prefer salads with a jolt of...
Billions of people enjoy the benefits of mass-market grains like corn, rice and wheat when cooking or baking. When assembling bowls with assorted vegetables and proteins, home cooks in the U.S. often turn to...
When the heat hits, and in case neighborhood kids aren’t setting up stands in their front yards, it’s important to know where to find thirst quenching lemonade. My favorite Los Angeles lemonade includes classic...