There is no better example of this culinary cross-pollination than the local dish of choice — fried chicken and spaghetti. This combination isn’t something you’d ever find in Italy.

Introduction Imagine the comforting creaminess of classic carbonara, taken up a notch with golden fried chicken and crispy bacon. This Creamy Carbonara with Crispy Chicken & Bacon is rich, indulgent, ...

Cook the pasta and kale on the stovetop while the ... and sesame oil to infuse them with rich umami flavor. Stir-fried chicken, eggs, and celery round out the dish. Chicken, rigatoni, and hot ...

Chicken Spaghetti is a common Sunday dinner casserole ... crushed Doritos, a tin of French fried onions, frozen tater tots and a can of spray cheese does not mean my ten year-old self would ...

This treatment of leftover fried chicken is sure to win praise when added as a main ingredient to an otherwise simple pasta salad. It is also a great choice for any picnic. NOTE: If you don’t ...

(That succulent grilled chicken recipe below is exactly what you need to get started.) Kitchen quandaries? Requests? Email me anytime at dearemily@nytimes.com. I love to hear from you. It can be ...

There’s no denying that spaghetti ... of beef, chicken, pork or lamb — or forgo the meat altogether — add flavor boosters such as spices, herbs and sauces, and cook them — fried, braised ...