Groats and Bell Pepper Scramble

Counteract cholesterol by sneaking groats into your morning eggs.

Chilled Tofu Salad with Miso-Ginger Vinaigrette

Crunchy cucumber, tender butter lettuce, and chilled cubes of tofu star in this Asian-inspired salad.

Bread Pudding with Orange Caramel Sauce

Berkeley’s César makes this irresistible version that is spiked with blood oranges.

Braised Lamb Shanks with Mint-Parsley Pesto

A welcome twist on the classic combo of mint jelly and lamb, this dish is finished with a bright mint pesto.

Red-Cooked Pork

A slow-cooked dish with Chinese flavorings.

Mint Julep

With fresh mint and bourbon.

CHOW Root Beer

Brew and bottle this classic soda yourself.

Eggplant-Pepper Tomato Sauce

Packed with the flavors of summer, this sauce goes with lots of things.

Sesame Noodle Salad with Tofu

Buckwheat noodles with Asian flavors.

Pipérade

Meltingly tender peppers with ham and spice.

Orange Khoresh (Khoresh-e porteqal)

A flavorful stew of chicken, orange juice, and spices.

Pork and Pâté Vietnamese Sandwich (Banh Mi)

Sweet, tangy, spicy, and crunchy all loaded on a baguette.

Virgin Drink Reminder

Party beverage advice for the holidays, or anytime.

A Classy Drunk

Decades-old tails get resurrected— with a twist— in the country’s most fashionable bars.

Take Your Lunch to Work: Tofu

One pound of tofu; five easy, varied, and quick lunches.