'WE BAKED at least two batches of bread each week for our family of six. We also spent hours (or so it seemed) churning the butter to spread on it, which we especially loved to do while it was still warm. Fried chicken never tasted quite as good without homemade bread-and-butter sandwiches.'
Walnuts, raisins and a bunch of wonderful spices are swirled into this yummy sweet potato muffin batter. The dozen muffins that emerge from the hot oven are moist, full of marvelous flavors and perfect in every way.
This classic, steamed yeast bun is filled with marinated pork, and soy and oyster sauces. Making them takes some work, but the results are most impressive.
White rice, garlic and onion is cooked in a nice vegetable stock for about 20 minutes. Black beans, cayenne and cumin are added to the pot, given a stir ...and that 's it. Black Beans and Rice for six.