By Elena Epstein

As spring sprinkles our imaginations with hopes for a healthier world – one in which we can gather together again – we turn to one of our favorite things: food. Our restaurants, cafes, food trucks and even our own kitchens are the arteries that have kept us connected to each other in L.A. – and around the world.
In this column, we share three recipes that represent just a smidgen of the diverse cultures that make L.A. pop with flavor and love, ingenuity and excitement.