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Cuban Black Bean and Sweet Potato Bowl

Cuban Black Bean and Sweet Potato Bowl

Origin Story: A Flavorsome Journey to Havana Cuban cuisine is known for its bold and rich flavors, combining Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences. The combination of black beans and sweet potatoes  
“The Canes Go Marching Two by Two…”

“The Canes Go Marching Two by Two…”

They all go marching down—through the beds, where they evict—the tomatoes, boom boom boom. The canes go marching three by three, the little one stops to take a, eh—rest—and they  
Forget Chocolate Think Celery

Forget Chocolate Think Celery

Valentine’s Day, it turns out, owes a lot to Geoffrey Chaucer, the 14th-century author of The Canterbury Tales. It was Geoffrey who pointed out – in a 1375 poem titled  
Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie

Lamb Shank Shepherd’s Pie

During a trip to London, I discovered something remarkable at The King's Head tavern – a shepherd's pie that completely transformed my understanding of this humble dish. Unlike the traditional  
Classic Shepherd’s Pie Casserole

Classic Shepherd’s Pie Casserole

Growing up, shepherd's pie was more than just dinner in our house – it was a signal that winter was slowly giving way to spring, appearing most often around St.  
How to Create an Edible Perennial Garden

How to Create an Edible Perennial Garden

Edible perennial fruits, herbs, and vegetables are the gift that keeps on giving! Unlike annuals or biennials, which must be planted annually or every other year respectively, perennials will return  
Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Leftover Turkey Shepherd’s Pie

Every year after Thanksgiving, as I survey the landscape of leftover turkey in my refrigerator, I'm reminded that sometimes the best recipes come from necessity. This turkey shepherd's pie was