Description Rocket is another name for arugula. I love to use it as an herb, but don’t buy it in the herb section of the supermarket; buy it in the lettuce section. This is an incredibly fast, incredibly simple, but satisfying rustic bean side dish. Ingredients 4 slices bacon, sliced crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces 1 … Read more
Description Everybody likes chicken and rice. Just about every major culture has some sort of version of this archetypal recipe (by the way, people from minor cultures please save your emails). This is pure down-to-the-bone comfort food. Ingredients 1 whole chicken, cut into serving pieces salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 3 tablespoons … Read more
Description Any time someone asks the question, ‘What exactly is soul food?’ the answer should always be ‘a comforting bowl of red beans and rice.’ Just sit them down, give them a spoon, and when they finish, ask them if they understand. They will. Ingredients 1 pound dry red kidney beans 1 tablespoon vegetable oil … Read more