Sicilian pizza is an Italian-style pie identified by its thick, chewy, bready crust—similar in texture to a slab of focaccia, but under a layer of toppings like tomato sauce and other ingredients. In Sicily cheese is not required, but in this more American take on the classic, mozzarella and pepperoni pair up for a nostalgic … Read more
Chaat is one of my all-time favorite foods. It can be a snack, a shareable side for game day, or a dinner all on its own. This take on aloo chaat swaps the typical boiled spuds for frozen tater tots that get crisped up and tossed in spice-infused ghee. Using tater tots not only saves … Read more
It only takes a handful of ingredients to turn a can of young green jackfruit into smoky, savory meatless “carnitas.” Layer them high atop tortilla chips, cheese, and black beans before heating through in the oven until melty. Top these hearty nachos with pickled jalapeños, sliced radishes, and all the fixings. They’re perfect for dinner, … Read more
Wings top of my list of party snacks. And when I think of perfect wings, it’s not the spicy burn of Buffalo that I’m after. My mind goes South to another city: Atlanta, the capital of lemon-pepper wings. The zingy mix of lemon and pepper probably started eons ago in India, but as a seasoning, … Read more
In 1985 the first blooming onion hit the fryolator at Russell’s Marina Grill in New Orleans, a creation of chef Jeff Glowski. Glowski’s friend and colleague, Tim Gannon, brought the fried onion to a neighboring restaurant in NOLA. And then, in 1988, take a wild guess what popular restaurant chain Tim Gannon cofounded. The blooming … Read more
The best thing about popcorn is that it’s the perfect canvas for just about any flavor—be it the simple seasoning of butter and salt, a sprinkling of masala, seaweed snacks, or tangy hot sauce. But the combo that reigns over the city of Chicago is caramel and cheddar, first popularized by Garrett Popcorn. To outsiders … Read more
An American institution shrouded in red-hot mythology, the Buffalo wings recipe that kicked off the game day and bar night staple is hard to pin down. According to one origin story, a proprietor of Anchor Bar in Buffalo invented hot wings sometime in the 1960s. Faced with hungry patrons and a fridge full of chicken … Read more