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Coconut Milk is more common in Thai curries than Indian curries. This dish blends the Indian flavours of turmeric, coriander, cayenne and cumin blend with Coconut Milk. The premade curry powder we see in the stores is an adaptation of a very complex spice blend,…
A Tagine has a conical lid and a flat shallow base. The food prepared in it is also called a Tagine. North African nomads used a Tagine as a portable oven, placing it on an open fire, slowly cooking meats, with vegetables and/or fruits.
The taste of sage, fontina and prosciutto are key to Saltimbocca, which literally means “jump in the mouth” with flavour. A delicious zero carb entree.
The Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky will serve up more than 900 Kentucky Hot Brown’s the weekend of the Kentucky Derby (first Saturday in May). Invented at the hotel over 90 years ago, it is a signature dish of Louisville and Kentucky. The open face…
In 1937, Chef, Robert Cobb, grabbed whatever he could to make himself something to eat after a long day. The Cobb Salad then became a signature dish at his restaurant, the “Hollywood Brown Derby” which was close to the movie studios. Regulars included Clark Gable…
There’s lots of discussion about where Tikka Masala originated. In British restaurants, a Pakistani Chef in Scotland, or India……..regardless it is delicious and one of Britain’s most popular foods.
Dating back to Mayan Times (A.D. 250-900), food in Mexico has been rolled in a tortilla and dipped in a spicy sauce. Great stone cities, monuments, art, calendars, and astronomy were but a few of the incredible accomplishments of this civilization.
Nando’s Peri Peri Sauces come in various degrees of spiciness; we like the “Hot” for a bit of heat and flavour. There are Nando’s Restaurants in Virginia, Illinois, Washington, D.C., and Maryland. Marinate any type of chicken with the skin on and bake/grill.
Green Curry is milder in flavour than Red Curry in North America. The reverse is true in Asia, where green curry us much spicier than red.
