Soups and Stews

Key West Callaloo

Countless versions of callaloo, the spicy stew made with tropical leafy greens, are found throughout the Caribbean. Arriving from Africa with the slave trade, the recipes for callaloo were modified based on the availability of ingredients on each particular island.

Basic Chicken Stock

Homemade chicken stock is an absolutely essential ingredient to have on hand at all times. Period. The difference between this simple stock and the store-bought stuff is astronomical. Here you control the amount of salt, the subtle background flavors and the amount of chicken essence you inbue into the stock.

Hoppin’ John from Charleston’s Husk

I recently traveled to Charleston, South Carolina and made a stop at Husk, Sean Brock’s oft-written about restaurant that champions southern ingredients and traditional dishes. I just came across a posting on Tasting Table for Hoppin’ John from Husk’s chef de cuisine, Travis Grimes.