Mango Black Bean Salsa is what I would call Fusion cuisine. It is neither Latin American or Caribbean, however, it utilizes ingredients that are native to that cuisine. Mango Black Bean Salsa works well as an appetizer, as a side dish, or even a relish. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Health benefits of mangoes Mangoes have the natural...
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Moroccan Carrot Salad
Summer is for salads. Yes, I am one of those people who has to force herself to eat salads during the winter months. The thought of chewing on something cold while cold air blows outside makes me shiver. Now, when summer hits, I am all over salad. Moroccan carrot salad is perfect for summer. Carrots...
Asian Inspired Sweet and Spicy BBQ Ribs
Summer is finally here, and with it comes ribs on the grill, an integral part of summer. And, you know what the best part about this is? There are countless ways to prepare ribs. Today I give you Asian inspired sweet and spicy BBQ ribs. The flavors of ginger, and five spice powder shine through...
Vietnamese Sweet and Sour Mango Salad
I recently tried Vietnamese sweet and sour mango salad at a dinner put on by students in the Culinary Arts program at Mercyhurst University. This is the school where I work; and which happens to have a great culinary program from which my son is a graduate. My husband, mother in law and I went....
How to Make Cambodian Chicken Amok
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 chicken amok...
Authentic Moroccan Spice Blend: Ras el Hanout
What is Ras el Hanout? It's 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...
Vietnamese Iced Coffee - Ca Phe Sua Da
Another Vietnamese coffee recipe: Vietnamese Iced Coffee. Yes, it is sweet, indeed. The 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! Here is something you must know... There are usually three or more coffee shops on every block in...
Sweet and Spicy Peach Bourbon BBQ Ribs
Oh summer, please hurry up and get here I miss you! I have a pressing need to clean the cobwebs off my grill, fire it up, and cook some delicious ribs. So today I have a new and exciting rib recipe for you: Sweet and spicy peach bourbon bbq ribs. I also make a dry...
Pork Loin with Spicy Maple Chutney
If you're anything like me, you're probably always looking for new ways to prepare old favorites. So, how does pork loin with maple chutney sound? What 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...
Spicy Almond Butter Chicken Curry
Almond butter is one of those ingredients I've been thinking about lately. The thought of using it in an Indian chicken curry just seemed so appealing. Any kind of curry is a favorite at our house. So, when the opportunity came up to create our own almond butter uses, I jumped at the chance....