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Green Pepper Green Peppercorn Piper nigrum

posted August 15, 2010 in The Foodist a Foodies Delight

Green pepper are the unripe, green peppercorns, the fruits of the tropical vine Piper nigrum, a plant of the family Piperaceae. Pepper plants can grow to a length of about ...Read more... (read full article)

BBQ Herb Cured Grilled Pork Roast Recipe

posted August 12, 2010 in BBQ Party

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast, about 3 to 4 pounds 4 quarts of water 1/2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/4 cup salt 10 peppercorns 5 juniper berries 5 bay leaves 2 tablespoons fennel seed 1 cup mixed fresh herbs (rosemary, thyme, sage) Pe (read full article)

Onion and Mushroom Soup

posted August 09, 2010 in Cooking Rut

How do make French Onion soup vegetarian without compromising the flavor? This is a tough question. Sure, you can use standard vegetable stock, but the flavors won't be as intense. The basis of any good soup (or sauce) is the stock. If you have blan (read full article)

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)

BAKA TAPA

posted August 06, 2010 in Lutong Pinoy Recipe

Baka Tapa Ingredients: 1/2 k. beef 1 head garlic 2 pieces bay leaves 1 tbsp. peppercorns 1 tbsp. brown sugar 1/2 cup vinegar 1/2 cup soy sauce salt to taste white pepper to taste Baka Tapa Procedures: 1. Slice the beef into 1/4-inch thick slices. 2. (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)

Eu Yan Seng Bak Kut Teh

posted July 29, 2010 in Cookiss @ Sheryl's Kitchen

My father loves to eat Bak Kut Teh. When I was young, I remember my father bringing the family to the coffee shop at Bugis for Bak Kut Teh almost every week. But the stall had to shift as the site was redeveloped. The current site is the empty plot o (read full article)

Eu Yan Seng Bak Kut Teh

posted July 29, 2010 in Cookiss @ Sheryl's Kitchen

My father loves to eat Bak Kut Teh. When I was young, I remember my father bringing the family to the coffee shop at Bugis for Bak Kut Teh almost every week. But the stall had to shift as the site was redeveloped. The current site is the empty plot o (read full article)

How To Make Icebox Pickles

posted July 23, 2010 in In The Raw

This goes out to the darling (and very pregnant) Lauren, and anyone else who's swimming in garden cucumbers at the moment. No garden? No worries. Hit up your local farmer's market this weekend. Tis the season. I actually planted two varieties of cuk (read full article)

Hot Pepper Vinegar or Pepper Sauce

posted July 22, 2010 in Southern Grace Gourmet

This is more of a method than a recipe. I have made hot pepper vinegar, or pepper sauce, so many ways and with so many types of hot peppers. We always had this growing up. We made at least a dozen jars in the summer, and if we happened to run out be (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)

Vitello tonnato

posted July 11, 2010 in Memorie di Angelina

If you've been reading this blog lately you may be wondering if we've been switching themes on you. Well, it's true that summer somehow brings out the experimental side of my otherwise rather staid culinary character. But, fear not, gentle reader, Me (read full article)

Recipe: Preserved Lemons

posted July 06, 2010 in 100 Miles

Preserved Lemons Adapted from ‘The Slow Mediterranean Kitchen’ by Paul Wolfert Preparation Time 45 minutes Ingredients 10 ripe Meyer, or organic lemons 1/2 cup coarse salt, Kosher salt may be used Extra virgin olive oil Method Scrub 6 of (read full article)

Poached Salmon with Cucumber-Dill Sauce

posted July 06, 2010 in Food: Cooking and Capturing

When it comes to fish, I preferred baked, grilled, or fried but not poach, I can't stand the smell even though I add lemon or  lime unless ginger will be added. But for this SBD Recipe, I tried this recipe for curiosity. Not bad, the taste (read full article)

POM Summer Series: Bruschetta & Caprese Salads with a Pomegranate Balsamic Reduction

posted July 05, 2010 in Danica\'s Daily

This week’s POM Summer Series recipe is all about SALADS!!!  I LOVE summertime because at all of the Farmer’s Markets that you can get amazing fresh and flavorful produce.  Tomatoes of all types are one of my favorite t (read full article)

Kabob Party- Molasses Glazed Pork Mingles with Jalapenos and Cozies Up to Papaya

posted July 01, 2010 in SippitySup- Serious Fun Food

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Rajma Chawal (Kidney Beans Rice)

posted June 30, 2010 in Chef In You

Since legumes provide the bulk of protein for vegetarians, its inevitable that it is one of my go to ingredients. I have so many variety in my pantry that it helps me to vary my meals providing  freshness to the dish. But somehow, I never seem to f (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)

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