On a recent afternoon, Anthony Febo chopped a plantain in his kitchen. The plantain would be fried up and eaten. But the chopping was a part of his spoken word performance art. “Tonight, I’m cooking,” ...

They met at an afterschool program over spoken word. Friendship at first sight — or something like it. Over the last decade, Anthony Febo and Ricky Orng have been playing with what it means to be fed.

Many of Angela Dimayuga’s childhood parties revolved around adobo. This is her play on it using fish instead of the traditional pork or chicken. The sauce has the same salty-sour balance from soy ...

Note: You will need a durable fish that doesn't fall apart on the grill. Other options include swordfish and cod. From "The Busy Mom's Cookbook," by Antonio Lofaso. Preheat grill to medium-high. Mix ...

Use a mortar and pestle to crush 2 bay leaves with a large pinch of sea salt. Add 2 garlic cloves, minced, and crush to a smooth paste. Add 1 tablespoon pimentón de la Vera (smoked Spanish paprika) ...

Spanish in origin, an adobo is a rub designed to add flavor to and tenderize meats. Pork works well with this one, as do chicken and lamb, as well as firm-textured fish like swordfish or shark. This ...