Each year, beginning on September 15 and extending to October 15, communities across the country celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month. The United States has benefitted from a boom in its Hispanic population over the last half century, making Hispanic Heritage Month a worthy reason to celebrate for Americans from all cultural backgrounds. The cultural contributions

Backyard barbecues remain popular even when the summer slowly begins to wind down. Though traditional favorites like hamburgers and hot dogs always have a place at the table, grilling afficionados may be on the lookout for new recipes to test their skills. “Buttermilk Chicken Kebabs” from “Casablanca: My Moroccan Food” (Firefly Books) by Nargisse Benkabbou […]

Peaches are a favorite ingredient in many different types of desserts, from cobblers to pies. But in this recipe for “Fresh Peach Crumble Bar,” peaches are presented as a cross between a cake and cookie. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of Saving Room for Dessert, as adapted from AllRecipes.com. Fresh Peach Crumble Bars Yield 20 Crust/Crumb […]

Tofu is a versatile ingredient that takes on the flavors of a dish rather than overpowering it. Made of soybeans, tofu is an excellent protein source and can replace meat or dairy in many meals because of the variety of consistencies tofu comes in. “Fried Tofu in Dashi” is a classic sake shop or tavern […]