Berbere and injera are the defining components of the cuisines of Eritrea and Ethiopia, close (and very fractious) East African neighbors. In the past, injera could be re-created easily on American ...

Every chef has a list of their greatest hits, the handful of go-to meals that play on repeat in their culinary repertoire. Gnocchi is high on my own list. It’s one of those dishes that everyone thinks ...

This story is free to read because readers choose to support LAist. If you find value in independent local reporting, make a donation to power our newsroom today. Jikoni means kitchen in Swahili, and ...

Lentils may not have the most exciting reputation, but when cooked well and seasoned properly, they can be transformed into a comforting and rich supper in just half an hour. In this recipe from our ...

When chef Elias Taddesse pivoted from working at high-end French restaurants in New York City to exploring Ethiopian flavors in his own kitchen, he knew he had to open his first shop in the nation’s ...

Imagine the best Southern barbecue. cooked up in northern Africa. That’s what this week’s ingredient - the Ethiopian seasoning blend known as berbere - tastes like. And it’s as good as it sounds.

This is a vegetable dish so spectacular, it would be a shame to call it a side. Squash is generously seasoned with berbere, then baked until golden and tender. Serve these wedges over tangy yogurt, ...

The older people, when they eat here, they are fond of telling me it tastes like old Creole cooking," says Fanta Tambajang, owner of Bennachin restaurant. Since 1991, Tambajang has operated ...