The only problem with amba — the habit-forming, incandescently bright mango pickle found on the bar of every falafel shop — is how long it takes to make. Days, if you’re doing it the old-fashioned way ...

"When I was growing up on the Jersey Shore, fish was a staple protein in our community and household. I like to use cod for my fish cakes, but using what looks freshest at your local market is ...