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When you ask anyone in Cambodia what their most typical dish is, you will hear “Amok”. So what is this exotic sounding dish? Basically it is a mouth watering curry dish that is served in a folded up banana leaf shaped like a bowl. Not only is the presentation absolutely gorgeous, but the flavor of…
Ras el Hanout is an authentic Moroccan spice blend that is rich and aromatic to say the least. Its name in Arabic translates to top of the shop. This means that the quality of the spices that go into this amazing blend are “top notch” for lack of a better term. According to some of…
Another Vietnamese coffee recipe. This one is Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Yes, it is sweet, indeed. The Vietnamese name is ca phe sua da. Basically it’s iced coffee with sweetened condensed milk. There certainly are a lot of coffee recipes in Vietnam! There is something you must know… There are usually three or more coffee shops…
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If you’re anything like me, you’re probably always looking for new ways to prepare old favorites. So, how does pork loin with spicy maple chutney sound? What exactly is chutney? Well, it’s like a relish of Indian origin that is normally made with fruit, vinegar, and some spices. Because of its flavor combination, it goes perfect with…
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #StartAHealthyRelationship #Collective Bias Any kind of curry is a favorite at our house. So, when the opportunity came up to create a curry using almond butter I jumped at the chance. You see, almond butter is one…
A few years ago, at the university where I work, we had a Moroccan Fullbright student who taught my husband and I how to make a chicken tagine. I was mesmerized by the cooking process, and the results: a delightful flavor, the aroma of my kitchen, and a very tender meat. Ever since, I…
Many moons ago I made Guinness mustard. It was an experiment of sorts, and it actually turned out really well. Recently I went home to Panamá to visit family and friends, and taught my oldest sister how to make it. She was very impressed. I felt like a true culinary genius. Now, I guess I will…
Aah! Soft, flaky, mouthwatering puff pastry. Just the mention of this heavenly carbohydrate makes me close my eyes and dream of the endless possibilities, like spicy beef puff pastry appetizers, for example. Pastelitos de carne, as they are called in Latin America, are without a doubt one of my favorite snacks. My family loves them too! You…
Today’s recipe for English toffee chocolate chunk cookies comes from Bon Apetit magazine, one of my favorite culinary sources. Every month my husband and I anxiously await the arrival of this lovely publication. So in one of the previous issues there was a recipe for this cookie; we both thought it would be a great…
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