Sometimes when I make a grilled cheese sandwich, I deliberately load the bread with far more cheese than it can handle, knowing full well that as the sandwich cooks, the cheddar or Emmentaler will ...

WE LOVE FRIED PORK RINDS for their crunch, but it’s worth getting to know their softer side, too. In his second Slow Food Fast recipe, Houston chef Hugo Ortega calls for simmering the savory snack, ...

If there aren’t any deviled eggs at a cocktail party, did the party really happen? I have a friend who is adamant that a celebration is not a celebration without a platter of deviled eggs. And she isn ...

This is an impressive and beautiful but quick weeknight dinner. It's perfect for dinner for one or date night. It also highlights the beauty and freshness of summer strawberries. I eat a lot of ...

The early bird gets the beef cheek on Sunday mornings in Houston's northside. Or so I found out on a recent weekend when my friend and colleague Loida Ruiz took me on a long-promised chicharrones ...

turning color and blistering. Then remove from heat and place them in a blender. blend to a chunky consistency, add salt to taste. Place oil and sliced onions in a sauce pan at medium heat until the ...

Few foods command attention the way chicharrón does. The moment it hits the table—golden, blistered, and audibly crisp—you ...

Taste legendary chicharrones at El Palacio de los Jugos in Miami, where crispy pork, tropical shakes, and authentic Cuban ...