Sweet Potato and Chicken Skewers

Leftovers are great to have on hand, but basic preparations that are easily transformed into something completely different for a second meal are even better. This double-duty recipe from the North Carolina Sweet Potato Commission does just…

Lemon-garlic chicken thighs

After years (decades, probably) of buying boneless, skinless chicken breasts, I’ve become a convert to boneless, skinless thighs. Sure, they’re a bit higher in fat and calories, but the flavor and moisture are worth it.

(For the record, according…

“Silver Palate” author Sheila Lukins has a new book, this one organized in an unusual but useful way.

“Ten: All the Foods We Love… …and 10 Recipes for Each” (Workman) contains 32 chapters, some focusing on a single food (corn, tomatoes,…

Sweet potatoes and oranges are a flavorful combo on the dinner plate (think glazed yams), in the bread basket, for breakfast or even for dessert. This recipe, provided by Virginia Horrell, could serve the last three purposes.

YAM MARMALADE BREAD

Yield: 1 loaf

1/4…