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Kusanya Cafe is the kind of place where you can get a cup of coffee, check out the community board, print a school paper or simply jump on the internet. You'll see people huddled together over papers strewn across the wood tables or someone walking in simply to say hello to the small staff. Because the nonprofit cafe roasts its own coffee on-site in small batches, don't hesitate to order that lavender iced latte ($3.49) or a plain cup of coffee. The breakfast and lunch menu is lush with references to famous musicians, like the Lupe Tabasco breakfast sandwich ($2.29). It features a thin egg patty, with melted cheese and Sriracha on ciabatta, and you can add sausage, spinach and tomato for an extra charge. The cozy and brightly lit environment is exactly where you want to catch up on some work or meet up with friends. 825 W. 69th St., 773-675-4758, <a href="http://www.kusanyacafe.org/">kusanyacafe.org</a> — Grace Wong

How to throw a grilled-pizza party, with prep schedule and 3 recipes

June 29, 2019 at 2:03 a.m.

I confess to pizza snobbery. I skip mediocre takeout pizza — not worth the calories. Fresh, hot, deep-dish Chicago-style pizza, consumed in a restaurant, proves worthwhile. Thin crust "gourmet" pizza,...

A lemon and dill marinade helps keep chicken tender on the grill. Back it up with a cauliflower and broccoli salad spiked with toasted sunflower seeds and tart dried cranberries and finished with a creamy dressing.

Grill, pack and go chicken will lead the picnic charge

June 16, 2018 at 4:47 p.m.

Summertime and the entertaining is easy. Or it should be anyway. I'm a big fan of burgers and brats on the grill for a hungry crowd, especially if someone else...

Slow-grilled ribs are coated at the end with a sweet and smoky sauce spiked with bourbon.

Bourbon-spiked barbecue sauce elevates grilled ribs for 4th of July

May 31, 2019 at 1:41 p.m.

Throughout the year I turn to other cuisines to spice up my everyday cooking. Korean gojuchang chili paste enlivens fish fillets, Provencal olive tapenade augments Italian pasta, Spanish smoked paprika...

All the tools you’ll need to kickstart your kitchen

May 9, 2019 at 7:50 a.m.

Whether you’re facing a kitchen of empty cabinets in your first-ever apartment or just looking to get more serious about cooking at home in your current place, it doesn’t take...

It really doesn't take too much equipment to start your cooking life. Some of the basics: Cutting board and two knives, a spatula and scraper, a wooden spoon, mixing bowls, two skillets (a small and a large), measuring cups and spoons, kitchen shears, a colandar, a small baking dish, a large pot and throw in some pot holders. (Styling by Lisa Schumacher.)

Outfitting a kitchen for a newbie cook

May 31, 2019 at 1:40 p.m.

Despite the fact that I've spent a lifetime collecting kitchen gadgets from around the world, I have to say it really doesn't take too much equipment to start your cooking...

Fattoush salad is a simple mix of fresh vegetables and toasted bits of flatbread. Make it your own with additions, like fresh herbs, radishes, garbanzo beans and chicken. (Food styling by Lisa Schumacher.)

Fattoush salad, a versatile base to build maximum crunch and flavor

May 31, 2019 at 1:39 p.m.

I enjoy a salad nearly every day of the week. I love to crunch with the self-satisfaction of following journalist Michael Pollan's sage advice for healthy eating "Eat food. Not...

Little yellow potatoes roast up beautifully alongside a leg of lamb that has been slathered with a lemon, olive and herb rub. (Lisa Schumacher/food styling.)

Mediterranean trio of herbs, lemon and olives seasons Easter lamb

May 31, 2019 at 1:39 p.m.

At Easter, we pull out all the stops and serve whole roasted leg of lamb. In our family, indeed in much of the world, the custom of serving lamb at...

A homemade spicy hoisin barbecue sauce goes on everything from stir-fried noodles with vegetables to pork tenderloin.

Culinary boredom leads to eureka: Homemade spicy hoisin barbecue sauce

May 31, 2019 at 1:38 p.m.

Some days I gaze into the refrigerator and see the same old, same old. Lean chicken, pork and broccoli. Potatoes and onions. Bags of well-intentioned fresh produce and cut greens....

This take on saltimbocca, an Italian classic, uses chicken instead of veal and is topped with cheese. Arugula is served as a peppery contrast to the dish. (Lisa Schumacher/food styling.)

Quick chicken cutlet cookery saves the day

August 23, 2019 at 8:05 a.m.

The speed of life never ceases to amaze. Thank goodness I have an arsenal of fast-cooking dinner recipes to keep pace. Favorites such as pasta, pork tenderloin, skirt steak, even...

Black beans and black rice combine in a main dish that also packs in poblanos, corn, red peppers, queso fresco and more. (Styling by Lisa Schumacher)

Beans and grains recipes that can go meatless for Lent

June 16, 2018 at 12:50 a.m.

I have friends and family who eat out almost every meal. I just can't do it — I enjoy cooking, but mostly I covet control of my food dollars and...

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