Sichuan Kung Pao Chicken with Peanuts
As our readers know, we at New York Food Journal are especially fond of Sichuan cuisine, with its big flavors and fiery heat delivered…
Elmhurst & Jackson Heights Food Tour: Noodles, Dumplings & Chingers
The mile-long stretch from Elmhurst to Jackson Heights is among the most exciting culinary destinations in New York. As everyone who lives there knows,…
4 Things About Guacamole That Make Me Angry
Guacamole in New York has got to be one of the most frustrating foods in the universe. Don’t get me wrong: I absolutely love…
Homemade Dumplings with Egg and Asparagus or Mushrooms and Tofu
Dumplings are among my favorite foods, with their pillowy texture, juicy fillings, and abundance of dipping sauces. I like them dragged through bright red…
Red Lentil and Rice Curry with Onions, Garlic, and Spices
This is one of my go-to dishes when I have nothing in the fridge and don’t feel like going shopping. It has great flavor, with sweet caramelized onions…
Mediterranean Fish Soup with Saffron and Garlic Toast
Flavors bring back memories of places, and, for me, few things evoke the coastal regions of the Mediterranean world like a good fish soup. Maybe it’s…
Pasta with Ramps, Pea Shoots, and Poached Eggs
An early sign that Spring is here is the arrival of pea shoots in New York’s farmers markets. The delicate greens have such a…
Porterhouse in a Fine Dining Setting at Angus Club Steakhouse
A meal at Angus Club: thick-cut poterhouse steak, hash browns, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, and peas & onions. “So do you just drop a…
Za’atar-Crusted Salmon with Tzatziki
A trip to the Middle Eastern stores on Brooklyn’s Atlantic Avenue yielded a large bag of za’atar, a traditional spice blend of thyme, sesame…
French Classics at Sel et Poivre
Duck a l’orange with wild rice at Sel et Poivre It’s not easy to find traditional french dishes in New York these days, so…