Whenever I see fish collar(s) on the menu, I pounce. This prized cut, which is still often undervalued, is a textural study. Depending on where you poke and prod between bones, you might find...
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...
I last wrote about Los Angeles soft serve ice cream for The Los Angeles Times in 2015. At that point, eight places stood out, which now feels quaint. I’m steering clear of places I...
I tend to prefer eating whole, bone-in fish. Deep-fried or butterflied and grilled fish can be great. Some skilled chefs can also work wonders with stewed chunks. I even enjoy grilled, pan-fried or fully...
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...