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Issue #138

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Enchiladas
These enchiladas aren't baked; they're simply drenched in a rich sauce made with fruity dried chiles, rolled, and eaten right away.
Fried Chicken
Simply seasoned and fried, with a thin, crisp coating and tender, juicy meat, the fried chicken at Martha Lou's Kitchen is some of the best we've ever tasted.
Cabbage and Collards
At Martha Lou's Kitchen, earthy collard greens and sweet cabbage are steamed together for this unique spin on the Southern side of greens.
Maizes Zupa (Rye Bread Pudding)
A delicious way to use leftover rye bread, this sweet pudding enhances the bread's tangy flavor with the addition of spices and dried fruits.
Stewed Rutabagas
Sandra McCray at Dave's Seafood Carry-Out serves an inventive take on rutabagas by stewing them with pork neck bones and ginger, then caramelizing them with sugar to deepen the flavor.
Stewed Green Beans
Infused with the meaty flavor of a smoked turkey leg, these super-tender green beans are a favorite side dish at Martha Lou's Kitchen.
Selyodka Pod Shuboy (Layered Herring Salad)
Salt-cured herring becomes a lavish centerpiece when layered with apples and a sour cream—mayonnaise dressing in this beautiful composed salad.
Pupiņi un Biešu Salāti (Beet and Bean Salad)
Sour cream and tart pickles complement earthy beets in this salad made by home cook Maija Kalniņa.
Okra Soup
Okra is often boiled or fried and served as a simple side in soul food restaurants, but in Charleston it often comes as a luscious vegetable soup with tomatoes, onion, and celery.
Macaroni and Cheese
This classic side dish from Bertha's Kitchen is made with white cheddar and topped with orange cheddar for a crunchy, golden brown crust.
Kolrābju Salāti (Kohlrabi Salad)
When grated and mixed with heavy cream and farmer's cheese, kohlrabi makes a creamy yet refreshing slaw.
Satay Ayam (Chicken Satay)
These Malaysian chicken kebabs are marinated in a spice market's worth of seasonings, from ginger to fennel to coriander.
Kafta (Lebanese Beef Kebabs)
This kafta recipe is adapted from Annia Ciezadlo's Day of Honey (Simon & Schuster, 2011).
Karbonāde (Pork Cutlets With Chanterelle Cream Sauce)
These pounded pork cutlets are as common in Latvian cafeterias as they are at wedding banquets. Here, they're elevated by a chanterelle cream sauce.
Kartupeli ar Dillēm (Boiled Potatoes With Dill)
Use Yukon Golds or other waxy potatoes, such as red or new potatoes, for this simple, comforting side dish.