What is Chicken Shawarma? Chicken Shawarma is a traditional Middle Eastern favorite consisting of thinly sliced spiced lamb that has been marinated. It is cooked on a rotating spit, then served on pita bread with tomatoes and onions. This is a good time to tell you that I will not be preparing my Shawarma on…
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Spicy Lamb Stew: Rogan Josh
One of the specialties of Kashmir, a northern region in India, is a rich and hearty spicy lamb stew: rogan josh. This delicious Persian dish has a spicy and aromatic curry sauce. The name rogan josh comes from two Persian words: rogan which means oil and josh: heat. Some linguists debate on the origin of these words…
Saucy North African Lamb Meatballs – Lamb Kofta
Saucy North African lamb meatballs or kofta have a blend of exotic spices with a touch of sweetness. Apricots and saffron add a fabulous touch. Serve them as an appetizer or a main dish.
Vietnamese Tomato Fish with Dill (Cá Sốt Cà Chua)
Vietnamese tomato fish (cá sốt cà chua) is dairy free, protein rich, and very healthy. I learned about it from my daughter when we visited her in Vietnam. She took us to this placed dubbed “the ration restaurant”. It was done up in 70’s Vietnam style. It was decorated with radios, letters, clothes, and…
Middle Eastern Lentil Soup
I’ve neglected to do anything with lentils, until today! Sometimes life has a way of putting things right in front of your face when you least expect it. Little did I know that a little steaming bowl of Middle Eastern lentil soup would make me so happy. This soup is so easy you will love…
Lamb Kofta Kari – Meatballs in Spicy Curry Sauce
Today I bring you lamb kofta kari, a dish from the Indian subcontinent. It is spicy, tasty, rich and oh so easy to make. Better yet, it can be served as a main dish or as an appetizer. I absolutely love it when a dish has multiple personalities, don’t you? Kofta Kari or kofta curry…
Tostones with Avocado Cream Sauce
If you happen to be Latino(a) chances are you are eating tostones a few times per week. Tostones are fried green plantains. A food so nice they fry it twice! Plantains are the nutritional staple of most of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean. It’s a subsistence crop that grows all year round. They can…
Turkish Chickpea Burgers
Anything that takes 5 minutes to prepare, and is delicious has my name all over it. For all my vegetarian friends, this Turkish chickpea”burger” recipe is for you! These are so full of flavor you wont even have to ask: “Where’s the beef”? because frankly, you won’t miss it. Like Turkish cuisine, these babies are…
Spicy Mango Habanero Ribs
Here is my step by step method to make delicious, tender, fall-off-the-bone grilled ribs and no smoker is required. You oven bake them and finish them on the grill. Sometimes I crave ribs that are not all that smokey and have some real spicy heat. The final grill step gives them just enough char. Read…
Tilapia Ceviche Recipe
Tilapia Ceviche is a tangy, tart, and bursting with flavor appetizer of Central and South America. Tender whitefish is “cooked” in lime juice and then served with salty pastry cups. Your tastebuds will sing. [feast_advanced_jump_to] Ceviche is a dish typical of Central and South America. Its origins are highly disputed among various Central and South American…
Mediterranean Parsley Salad
This Mediterranean parsley salad is a great addition to any summer menu. It’s light, refreshing, and easy to put together. There is such a great combination of ingredients that makes this salad tasty and beautiful. Parsley takes center stage. Not the forgotten herb, a garnish. NO! here, parsley is the STAR of the show. By…
Moroccan Saffron Chicken Tagine
Moroccan Saffron Chicken Tagine is another Moroccan dish with an eclectic blend of spices that is easy to prepare and oh so aromatic! Like all Moroccan food, it is the blend of spices, and the slow cooking process that makes this a most delightful and flavorful dish. Fresh, aromatic, and slow cooked Moroccan cuisine has…
Pernil – Authentic Puerto Rican Slow Roasted Pork
Pernil (per neel) is a typical Puerto Rican dish consisting of a pork roast/shoulder that has been marinated overnight and slow roasted at 300 F. The result is a flavorful, and tender meat that will fill your house with a delicious aroma, and your belly with a whole lot of “piggy goodness.” This recipe came…
Bistec Encebollado
Bistec Encebollado is simply steak and onions. This Puerto Rican dish is outstanding in flavor but also incredibly easy to make. From cube steaks to sirloin, all my friends have a different preference. How could that be? I decided to stick with the tried and true-my beloved flank steak. I also like to use flank…
Authentic Mexican Pork Carnitas
Hola everyone! Slow cooker authentic Mexican pork carnitas is what I am making today. This is like the Mexican version of pulled pork that you crisp in the oven. The smell is filling my house and I am getting HUNGRY. I said to myself “I am going through all this trouble, why not blog about…
