Food & Drink

South Africa’s trailblazing Black food writer Dorah Sitole’s latest cookbook was widely hailed in December as a moving chronicle of her journey from humble township cook to famous, well-traveled author. Read more

While holiday traditions and year-end celebrations look different this year (as they should), the season is still special. Set the scene for a joyous occasion by mixing festive cocktails or creating the perfect spread to complement your wines, beers, cheeses and even chocolates. Read more

December usually means holiday parties and plenty of hugs, kisses, clinking glasses and otherwise non-socially distant activities. Read more

The holiday season and all its celebrating often means full days of visiting family and friends, opening gifts and enjoying moments with loved ones, even if much of that interaction may take place virtually this year. With all the laughter and happiness, you’re bound to get hungry, and feedi… Read more

If it seems like your grocery store’s apple section is more abundant than it has been in the past, you’d be correct. With new apple varieties coming onto the scene every few years, gone are the days of choosing between simply red or green. Read more

I used to take vanilla for granted. Read more

With so many traditions and ways to celebrate the holiday season, the options are nearly endless for families looking to spend special moments together, even in small, intimate groups as recommended by health officials this year. One of the tastiest, easiest and most enjoyable activities you… Read more

There’s no Christmas in Jamaica or in many parts of the Caribbean without sorrel, a drink that is infused with spices and traditionally spiked with white overproof rum. It is as present at Christmas time as rum cake, curried goat, and rice with pigeon (gungo) peas. Read more

It’s the holiday season and your family can feel the cheer, as loved ones fill their appetizer plates and excitement fills the air as gifts are being placed beneath the tree. Read more

Making the holiday season special is an important tradition for many families, and it’s likely to take on heightened meaning this year with gatherings, celebrations and festivities taking on a different look than years past. One family-favorite way to create holiday magic is through deliciou… Read more

At this time of year, my mind wanders to memories of red and gold leaves, crisp air, hot apple cider and pumpkin pie. It’s a far cry from our South Florida surroundings. Read more

November is the unofficial beginning of the end of the year, and for those of us who have had a rough 2020 (all of us), we can start to unpack the holiday decorations and at least pretend to be excited about giving thanks and receiving presents. Read more

Apple orchards, apple picking and apple desserts all scream fall, but it’s not something we can do in South Florida. That doesn’t mean we can’t capture the season by using juicy red and yellow apples in our favorite fall recipes. If you’re looking for something sweet and full of texture that… Read more

In what’s certain to be a holiday season unlike any other, you can transform your seasonal menu in 20 minutes of prep time or less by incorporating flavorful ingredients that make ordinary dishes extraordinary, ensuring your celebrations will be as special and memorable as they can be. Read more

Welcome to Chefs Share, our brand-new column that’s just made its debut in Miami Times sister publication Biscayne Times, and which we’ll be sharing with you on occasion. Here you’ll find recipes from a wide variety of local eateries straight from the source, with local chefs providing reade… Read more

If anyone asks chef Marcus Samuelsson what African food taste like, he has a ready answer: Have you ever had barbeque? Rice? Collard greens? Okra? Coffee? Read more

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With many families spending more time than usual at home, scratch cooking trends are popular among home chefs. From homemade sourdough to elaborate multi-course dinners, the kitchen has become a place of creativity for many. Read more

NEW YORK — At 19, Haile Thomas has written a book that will flummox bookstore owners whenever they reopen. Read more

Patties are a staple in Jamaican culture. Hot, baked deliciousness often eaten from a paper bag, patties are yellowish-orange pastries with a savory filling that, unlike empanadas, are baked instead of fried. It’s tricky finding fresh ones – most are frozen in mass production – but we tracke… Read more