Spicy red pepper and heady mint are the key flavoring ingredients in red lentil soup, but adding grains provides a nice toothy texture.
Turkey
Chefs and growers jointly hail the versatile cranberry
The motto of HungryTravelers is “bringing the taste of travel back home,” but sometimes we don’t … Chefs and growers jointly hail the versatile cranberryRead more
Château La Nerthe delivers warmth, finesse, and power
Châteauneuf-du-Pape might be the ultimate late autumn comfort wine. At its best, it’s rich, nuanced, and … Château La Nerthe delivers warmth, finesse, and powerRead more
Grits with black truffle and poached eggs
As Pat and I developed ways to use black truffles, we generally opted for the simplest … Grits with black truffle and poached eggsRead more
It’s always Thanksgiving at Hart’s
The motto at Hart’s Turkey Farm is that “every day is Thanksgiving” at this family-dining fixture. … It’s always Thanksgiving at Hart’sRead more
Two favorite restaurants in Istanbul
Whether you prefer to go fancy or casual, we found great food in Istanbul. Shown above … Two favorite restaurants in IstanbulRead more
An Istanbul take on mideastern muhamarra
One pleasure of dining in Istanbul was getting reacquainted with muhamarra, the walnut and pomegranate spread … An Istanbul take on mideastern muhamarraRead more
What to bring home from a Turkish grocery store
When we were in Istanbul last week, we were surprised to discover that it’s common for … What to bring home from a Turkish grocery storeRead more