Make Piping Hot Arepas With Four Ingredients
The last time I ate an arepa was pre-pandemic. I met with an old friend and we chatted happily–until our arepas arrived. The thick corn cakes were split and crammed…
Just Buy Two Bunches of Bananas
Photo: hurricanehank (Shutterstock) Everybody has a favorite stage of banana ripeness. Do you prefer them still slightly tinged green? Uniformly yellow? Lightly freckled? Soft and beginning to show brown stripes…
How to Make (and Use) Sofrito
Before you get a chance to taste your dinner, you smell it. The aromatic ingredients in any recipe spotlight and complement the main components, adding interest and layers of flavor.…
The Difference Between Coconut Milk and Coconut Cream (and All the Other Coconut Liquids)
When it comes to following a recipe, the first step is making sure you’ve got the right ingredients. This can be especially tricky if an ingredient has a name that…
This Coconut Macaroon Cake Is Easier Than a Batch of Cookies
Macaroon fans know there’s no such thing as “too many” or “too much.” One chewy coconut cookie will inevitably lead to two, five, and seven, which is why we should…
Pudding for One Is the Solution to the Problem of Leftover Coconut Milk
Photo: Gagarova Olga (Shutterstock) Invariably, whenever I use coconut milk I end up with half a can more than I need. I will need a half can of coconut milk…