Mexican Birria & Japanese Ramen in One Dish

Chef and culinary anthropologist Claudette Zepeda makes birria ramen, a comfort food that mixes Japanese ramen with Mexican birria, or meat stew. This untraditional recipe starts with adobo (an acidic chili marinade), made with chilis, onions, garlic, nori, vinegar, and cinnamon. Next, Claudette sears off some beef shanks and then slowly simmers them with the adobo mixed with water.
Finally, when the meat is tender, she uses the birria broth to cook a cup of instant ramen, and tosses it all together with chopped onions, oregano, and a squeeze of lime. ... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Fasting and Feasting During Ramadan

Three LA-based Muslim leaders share their stories about what it means to fast from dawn to sunset during Ramadan amidst a pandemic. Rida Hamida brings people together to fight hate one halal taco at a time for #TacoTrucksatEveryMosque through her non profit LatinoMuslimUnity. Imam Jihad Saafir preaches to his community through Zoom for his IslahLA lectures. And Dr. Qaziruns his medical practice while finding time to spend with his young children. For Rida, “Ramadan is about celebrating who we are as Muslims, it’s about service, taking care of our neighbors and our souls.”... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

Mystery Box Challenge | Recreating Famous Signature Dishes: Omelette Arnold Bennett

“SURELY an omelette can’t be that difficult to make?” These were the famous last words of Barry Taylor as Ben challenged him to make an Omelette Arnold Bennett in the way that it was once created in 1929, by Jean Baptiste Virlogeux, a chef from London’s Savoy Hotel. Be prepared for lots of flapping and kitchen chaos! ... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!

There’s a Better Way To Make a Grilled Cheese

Never eat another boring grilled cheese sandwich again with Farideh’s tips and techniques for elevating this simple homemade sandwich. Farideh shares some ideas for boosting a grilled cheese sandwich, like adding caramelized onions and quick pickled veggies. She also shares her thoughts on mayo vs. butter, what kinds of cheeses work best with different flavors, and what she really thinks about quarantine sourdough bread.... Read More إقرأ المزيد | Share it now!