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Eating Like a Teenage Boy – Sichuan Mala Chicken Wings

Eating Like a Teenage Boy – Sichuan Mala Chicken Wings

Have you ever watched a teenage boy eat? It’s amazing – and a little revolting – to see how much food they can stuff inside their body. They go to the refrigerator, stand with the door wide open, and eat whatever is in sight. As 

Burn Your Eyes Chicken – Chicken with Charred Red Peppers and Cashews (Gong Bao Ji Ding)

Burn Your Eyes Chicken – Chicken with Charred Red Peppers and Cashews (Gong Bao Ji Ding)

My father cooked all manner of food when I was growing up. His baba ganouj was garlicky and smooth, a perfect dip brought to many a party. We ate his brisket, fall apart tender, every Passover. He never purchased store-bought salad dressing; a jar of 

Long Island Italian – Pork Chops with Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms

Long Island Italian – Pork Chops with Peppers, Onions, and Mushrooms

I didn’t grow up eating much Italian food. As a kid, I was under the false impression that Italian restaurants only served spaghetti and meatballs; in my mind, nothing else was available. Then I grew up and moved to Long Island. Italian food is the