Donna Pierce

Try it: A simple concoction of coarsely ground chilies, this Indonesian condiment becomes a secret ingredient to a wide variety of recipes when you feel the need to pull "a...

Try it: No, the word is not a typo. Think of culantro as cilantro with a bold exclamation point. Although the flavor (like the name) is similar, culantro's jagged leaves...

Try it: File (FEE-lay) powder is prized for its woodsy flavoring and for its thickening properties in gumbo, soups and stews. Some glean a hint of thyme in its flavor....

A number of readers went hog wild over this column's recent mention of scrapple, a dish of leftover pork and cornmeal. We had printed a request from Albert Bilancioni of...

What ingredients are most often associated with the scientist George Washington Carver? "Peanuts or sweet potatoes ... these are the first things everyone thinks about," said Michael Dillon, chair of...

Did you know? The Southern tradition of eating black-eyed peas and greens for good luck on New Year's applys specifically to finance. Eating black-eyed peas guarantees an abundance of coins;...

Did you know? Home gardeners have a few options at the end of the growing season, when cooler temperatures halt tomatoes from naturally ripening on the vine. If tomatoes have...

Did you know? Home gardeners have a few options at the end of the growing season, when cooler temperatures halt tomatoes from naturally ripening on the vine. If tomatoes have...