use the terms interchangeably) and they also add some smokiness to any dish. You would add them in the middle after you brown the meat and as you add the wet ingredients, tomatoes, beer or stock and then let it simmer.

“Avoid bbq joints”? Well, okay. Here are a few of my favorites. There are the most famous ones, like the Blue Bonnet Cafe in Marble Falls (did you know that it’s named after the hat and not the flower?), the...

of downtown, IIRC). The parking lot was empty, but the lights were on inside. We parked, and entered. They were just opening up for the morning, and we were seated by a lovely lady in a gingham apron and bonnet. This was...

I’ve tried making my own seasoning, but honestly, I haven’t found a recipe that compares to Busha Browne's Jerk Seasoning. It’s base is green onions and habanero peppers, with LOTS of spices. It’s made in...

for garnish First you have to brown the onions. Fry them in oil on very high heat, when they have lost a lot of moisture, turn down the heat and allow them to turn reddish brown, stirring occasionally. This will take maybe 1/2 cup...

Steak with Scotch Bonnet Chilis (Grilled steak with just a kick. Served with onion relish, corn salad and butternut squash) - $18.95 The woman who answered the phone said that they also offer occasional specials in addition to the...

On Saturday I caught the train out to Nostrand Avenue and picked up some roti at Ali’s. This time I tried the hot pepper sauce, made, I believe, from Scotch bonnet peppers. It was delicious, beyond description really. The...

Haha, it’s worth hoarding. I discovered that Whole Foods carries "Busha Browne's Traditional Jerk Seasoning Rub." When I tasted it on rice directly (yes, I’m a complete addict!), it tasted tart but also slightly...

) level of heat where you can feel the scotch bonnet/habanero burn and not just the other flavors. Agree that Flames (either location) and Ortanique lack the fire. The only jerk sauce w/ real heat I’ve had out of late is at...

2 medium cloves garlic, roasted in foil for about 20 min., then peeled 1/2 to 1 habenero pepper, roasted with the garlic 4 oz. unsalted butter 1 cup heavy cream salt to taste Cook shallots in butter until softened but not brown. Add...

I pan roast pepitas in a V. hot cast iron with a little oil, stirring constantly until they’re browned, then I spread them on a large plate and sprinkle them with soy sauce and cumin powder or a good curry powder, maybe...

I distinctly remember those hideous polyester brown uniforms from Burger King back in the late 70s-early 80s. And the women had to wear those silly bonnet-like caps. I felt so bad for them.

I like the brown “original Mayan” version of Yucateca habanero hot sauce (the green and red versions are not as hot) from Mexico. I get mine at a small Mexican grocery store on the west side of Avenue A between East...

My husband and I will be in Denver for my daddy’s 70s surprise Bday party (being thrown at Luca D’Italia). We have Friday to eat on our own (and we can’t let my daddy know we’re in town!). We’re...

, but not the easiest to eat out of the martini glass. Next, we were served a plate of plantains and johnny cakes with crushed pineapple and a walnut dusted with brown sugar. For those of you who don’t know, johnny cakes are...