I enjoy watching the Cooking Channel, because if I keep watching, I learn things. For instance, one day I watched Bal Arneson’s Indian cooking show, Spice Goddess, and first thing off I learned how to pronounce garam masala, and that it means “warming mixture”. While you’re there, you can watch how she makes garam masala… Continue reading Easy garam masala
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German Apple Pancake (The Vegetarian Epicure)
This is my favorite apple-pie sort of dessert. The batter for the pancake is very much like popovers, and come out of the oven, with a crispy, airy crunch. The filling is simplicity itself – apples, butter, sugar, and spices, cooked in the pan until the apples are tender. For the topping, we just like… Continue reading German Apple Pancake (The Vegetarian Epicure)
Braised Sweet Potato and Kidney Bean Soup (vegweb.com)
There was a time when I was looking for interesting vegan recipes on the web. I found some on Vegweb.com, which is a UK vegan website, and where I got this recipe. (There is one that I myself contributed to the website, and it can be found elsewhere on this blog.) 1 medium onion, chopped3… Continue reading Braised Sweet Potato and Kidney Bean Soup (vegweb.com)
Tunisian Tuna On Couscous
1 box (10 ounces) plain couscous¼ teaspoon salt1 tablespoon olive oil2 medium zucchini, cut into ¾" chunks1 medium onion, cut in narrow strips1 can (19 ounces) chickpeas, rinsed1 can (16 ounces) tomato sauce1 teaspoon ground cumin1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon1 can (6 ounces) solid light tuna, drained8 large pimento-stuffed green olives, sliced Cook couscous according to… Continue reading Tunisian Tuna On Couscous
Hot Chocolypto (Attifood)
AKA Hot Cocoa with Cinnamon and Cayenne. If you find the idea intriguing, you should try it. At least once. Also, part of the fun is getting the joke, so to that end, please perform the recommended activities. Activity I: Watch this first. Activity II: Watch the parody/recipe Activity III: Go to the source for the printed… Continue reading Hot Chocolypto (Attifood)
Cranberry-Pear Chicken (Perdue)
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts1 tablespoon vegetable oil, dividedsalt and ground black pepper to taste1 cup chopped onion3 firm pears, peeled, cored, and diced½ cup fresh cranberries¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground ginger Trim off and discard visible fat from chicken. In a large non-stick skillet, over medium-high heat, heat 1 ½ teaspoons oil.… Continue reading Cranberry-Pear Chicken (Perdue)
Moroccan Chicken Stew, or Chicken Tagine
1 can (14.5 oz.) chicken broth¼ cup tomato paste½ teaspoon salt2 tablespoons all-purpose flour2 tablespoons lemon juice2 cloves garlic, minced1 ½ teaspoons ground cumin1 ½ teaspoons ground ginger1 teaspoon ground cinnamon¾ teaspoon black pepper4 carrots, sliced2 large onions, cut in half and thinly sliced3 pounds skinless chicken breasts, thighs, and drumsticks½ cup raisins½ cup chopped,… Continue reading Moroccan Chicken Stew, or Chicken Tagine
Mediterranean Chicken
1 ½ pounds peeled butternut squash, cut in 1" pieces (about 4 c.)1 lb. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed of fat and cut into 1" pieces1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces½ cup salsa1 can (14.5 oz.) diced tomatoes¼ cup raisins1 clove garlic, minced½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon1 can… Continue reading Mediterranean Chicken
Cincinnati 5-Way Chili
I never lived in Cincinnati. I knew nothing about this dish until I moved to Oklahoma. It’s also not native to Oklahoma, but that is the place where I discovered a fast-food restaurant that specialized in 5-way chili. I loved that chili mountain on a plate, from the base camp of spaghetti, through the levels… Continue reading Cincinnati 5-Way Chili
Moroccan Style Chops
Also see North African Lamb Stew ¾ cup plain yogurt3 tablespoons orange juice1 scallion, sliced1 ½ teaspoons ground coriander½ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon ground cumin½ teaspoon ground cardamom¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon¼ teaspoon ground cloves¼ teaspoon ground ginger8 lamb leg sirloin chops, 1" thickOR6 pork loin rib chops, ¾" thick1 medium onion, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped1 medium… Continue reading Moroccan Style Chops
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