Food can shed a great deal of light on a place's culture, and the arepa is no exception. It's an iconic South American street food that has countless preparation methods, and each has its own story.

1. Set the oven at 375 degrees. Oil or spray a standard, nonstick 12-cup muffin pan; rub a small amount of oil around the top of each cup. Or use paper liners. 2. In a bowl large enough to hold all ...

In John Currence ’s world, cornmeal looms large. He’s the man behind the Big Bad Breakfast restaurants in Mississippi and Alabama and author of the cookbook, “ Big Bad Breakfast: The Most Important ...