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CABALLA EN ESCABECHE

posted August 08, 2010 in Second Helpings

We will make an escabeche today. A delicious recipe from Spain. And I will use one of my favourite fish, mackerel, in Spanish caballa. Escabeches are popular in Spain. I love Spanish canned preserves. You can find wonderful fish and seafood (tuna, ma (read full article)

Cullen Skink

posted August 03, 2010 in Cyder with Eloise

Cullen Skink or Smoked Haddock Chowder – A traditional soup named after the fishing village of Cullen, in Morayshire on the north-east coast of Scotland. Often served as a starter in a traditional Burns Night Supper on the 25th January, follow (read full article)

Shrimp and Watermelon Salad

I have to say, I paused a bit on the idea of this salad. Shrimp and...watermelon? In the same bowl? Possibly ending up on my fork in the same bite? Really?Really.It's one of those things that sounds like it might not work, but trust me, it does. (read full article)

KINUNOT NA PAGI

posted July 14, 2010 in Lutong Pinoy Recipe

Kinunot na Pagi Ingredients: 1 kilo stingray/pagi 1 pc onion 1 stalk celery 1 pc bay leaf 1 tsp black peppercorns 3 tsp olive oil 125 gms onion ,chopped 1 tbsp garlic, minced 1 tbsp ginger, chopped 1 tbsp chili pepper, chopped 1 pack 7 gms Aji-Gini (read full article)

Pecan Planked New York Strip Steak with Red Wine Compound Butter

posted July 12, 2010 in Home Cooks Online

Steak and red wine go together like brides and diamonds.  Speaking of women, this recipe was written for women by a woman who’s compiled an entire guide for women and grilling.  No more fear of the fire.  And when dinner’s (read full article)

William Bounds Grill Mill Review

posted June 28, 2010 in A Self-Confessed Foodie

Kitchen gadgets make me drool. I love anything that helps me get dinner on the table more easily or makes it taste better.I’m very excited to have been sent the William Bounds Grill Mill to review! It’s a mill that can be used for a variety of (read full article)

How to make Preserved Lemons

posted June 22, 2010 in Gourmet Worrier

What's the one indispensable ingredient you simply can't do without in your kitchen? For me it's quite simply lemons as they have always played an integral role in my kitchen. Hence, I find that lemons are absolutely necessary and I just don't feel c (read full article)

How To Use Spices: The 10 Best Spices for Healthy Cooking

posted June 09, 2010 in Authentic Curry Recipes

For an easy and guilt-free way to add flavor to any recipe, use food spices. Even the smallest amount of the top spice of your choice in a dish transforms a recipe from blah to ta-da! Let this spice list show you how to use the best spices to add ton (read full article)

Pecorino

posted June 03, 2010 in I SICILIAN

Pecorino is the name of a family of hard Italian Cheeses made from ewe’s milk. The word derives from pecora meaning ‘sheep’. Of the four main varieties of Pecorino, all of which have Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status under Eu (read full article)

The Fresh and Spicy Flavors of Thai Food

posted May 27, 2010 in Recipes for the Family

If you are culinary enthusiast, on mention of Thai food what tends to pop into your mind first? Let me guess…satay with peanut sauce, a spicy red curry and probably a tangy green curry!!! That’s because Thai cooking places emphasis on lightly-p (read full article)

Chocolate Apple Butter

posted May 26, 2010 in Yum in Tum

I recently promised a coworker I'd bring her some apple butter, since she'd gone through the pumpkin butter I'd given her so quickly. Now that I'm finally starting to feel better, this seemed like a good way to get reacquainted with my kitchen. Conve (read full article)

Potato, Corn and Avocado Chaat

posted May 13, 2010 in Bok Choy Bohemia

I’m convinced that everyone on this planet has a shopping problem.  A lot of girls have a shoe problem  (I know some guys that have a shoe problem too).  Or a purse problem.  Many of my favorite people (including myself, I admit it) have a (read full article)

Milaku Kozhi Chettinad ( Chettinad Pepper Chicken )

posted May 11, 2010 in niyas's world

Milaku Kozhi Chettinad ( Chettinad Pepper Chicken )Recipe credit - Jiggs KalraServes: 4Preparation Time: 45 minutesCooking Time: 35 minutesIngredients12 chicken thighs75 ml / 5 tablespoon groundnut oil5 chotti elaichi / green cardamom5 lavang / clove (read full article)

Maryland Mustard Glazed Brisket

posted May 08, 2010 in Maryland Meals

Ingredients: 1 (3 to 4 pound) boneless beef brisket 2 cloves garlic, peeled 1 large onion, sliced 2 stalks celery 8 black peppercorns 4 whole allspice 1 bay leaf 3/4 cup packed brown sugar 3 tablespoons prepared mustard Directions: Place brisket, (read full article)

Spinach Moong Dal (Yellow Lentil) Soup

posted April 28, 2010 in Veggin'

Served over rice, this spinach moong dal soup becomes a hearty, soul-warming meal. In fact, this dish straddles the the line between soup and an entree. Also, according to the in-house taste tester these lentils were even better the next day. By the (read full article)

Chicken Keema/Chicken Kaima

posted April 20, 2010 in San's Kitchen

  Ingredients: Minced chicken-1/2 kgChopped onions(divided into two portions)-1 cupChopped tomatoes-3/4 cupCloves-3 nosCinnamon-3/4 tspChilli powder-3 tspTurmeric powder-1/2 tspSalt-As requiredWater-As required Grated coconut-2 tbsGinger garl (read full article)

Puliyogare Mix - for tamarind rice

posted April 19, 2010 in Indian recipe corner

Ingredients Fresh shredded coconut - 1 cup Coriander seeds - 4 tsp Peppercorns - 2 tsp A pinch of asoefetida Peanuts, shelled and skinned - 4 tsps Mustard seeds - 2 tsp Red chillies - 12 White sesame seeds - 4 tsps Curry leaves - 2 sprigs Ura (read full article)

DAL

posted April 14, 2010 in Second Helpings

We will cook a vegetarian dish today. And we will go back to India. Lentils. I love lentils. And if someone tells me that Dal is not good, there is only one possibility. I am sure they have not tasted it. I will cook some Dal, in a humble way. I will (read full article)

Recipe: Purple Potato Vichyssoise

posted April 08, 2010 in The Gastro-Lounge

While in school in Napa, Matt and I had a three week class called Garde Manger. The class teaches you the techniques of the cold kitchen. We learned about brining, curing, smoking meat, canapes, presentation for buffets, and so much more. The bes (read full article)

Giveaway and Mexican Chorizo

I'm happy to announce my first giveaway to go along with this recipe. First we'll talk about the recipe then the giveaway. Chorizo, when Europeans hear this word they think of a fermented cured red sausage. But when North Americans hear chorizo they (read full article)

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