Dulce de Leche-filled Churros

Last week’s food headlines proclaimed that the Mediterranean diet, according to an American study, may slow the aging process of our brains considerably. How fortunate for me that I had just purchased a kitchen gadget that would ensure my following of that particular diet: a churros press.Similar to donuts, churros are deep-fat fried and covered…

Midweek Wonders: Chickpea and Chorizo Stew

This recipe is incredibly quick and easy to make: it takes an hour, but 45 minutes of that are spent winding up your kids, checking their homework and your mail or watching the news while the stew is simmering contentedly in the kitchen. I use dried chickpeas, which I soak overnight and then cook in my pressure cooker.…