Among the events commemorating Black History Month this year is the publication of three new books celebrating the rich and varied culinary contributions of African Americans. “Good Things to Eat, as ...

My early cooking days in college were largely characterized by food that came from the middle of the grocery store. I was on a budget, so I became a whiz at making Hamburger Helper and Rice-A-Roni ...

You gotta love any kitchen tool that you can get at Home Depot. At the top of my list of must-have hardware-store cooking gear -- along with an inexpensive Microplane and a blowtorch -- is a simple ...

Mushroom pozole rojo is a hearty vegetarian dish featuring browned mushrooms, guajillo and ancho chiles, and hominy, garnished with crisp lettuce, lime, and radishes for a comforting, flavorful meal.

Melt butter in a large soup pot or Dutch oven. Add onions over medium heat. When onions first start to soften, add garlic and cook 1 minute. Mix chorizo into pot. Break up larger chunks and continue ...

This straightforward version of tortilla soup comes together quickly. White or yellow canned hominy packs the mix with flavor. Made from dried maize kernels that have been treated with an alkali, ...

Claire is Lifehacker's Senior Food Editor. She has a B.S. in chemistry, a decade of food journalism experience, and a deep love for mayonnaise and MSG. True grits are usually made with dried, ground ...

I have a yen for some hominy. In the South, we grew up eating hominy and I have always liked it. My husband says hominy grits are just for holding the butter, and hominy may be the same to him, but I ...