The heat from chiles comes from a chemical called capsaicin, which some plants evolved to ward off rodents, insects, and other parasites. In mammals, capsaicin works as a neurotoxin, causing a burning ...
This simple starter of fried plantains quickly became the star of Adrian Forte’s menu at Sam Jordan’s modern Caribbean restaurant Lucia, which opened on Fairfax Avenue in the spring. The caramelized, ...