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…
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Korean Barbecue Pork Chops
Korean barbecue pork chops have a sweet and spicy taste that will make your taste buds burst into song. They go with just about anything: picnic favorites, jasmine rice, delicious salad greens, you name it! I’ve been reading up on food trends lately, and have found that Korean barbecue ranks very high. The seasonings…
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Hey coconut!!! That was my son’s favorite greeting when he was about 3 years old. We still tease him about it and he is 19! I, for one, love coconut anything, this is why this soup is one of my favorites. There is a little Thai restaurant in my town that makes this soup. I…
Scailtin – Irish Whiskey Milk Punch
Is it whiskey punch, or milk punch with a punch? Given its name it must be the latter. In any case, scailtin (Irish whiskey milk punch) is a great drink for a cold winter night. For this recipe I used Jameson because for some reason it seems to be more popular than Bushmills. This old…
Thai Style Chicken Wings
Thai style chicken wings add a cool ethnic flair to any summer picnic, or appetizer party. I know, grilled chicken wings are not exactly Thai fare, but they are a tasty way to enjoy this party staple. The inspiration for this chicken wings recipe comes from a restaurant near my house claiming to have the…
Curry: History and Recipe
Curry is a delicious Asian seasoning with an interesting history, and multiple uses. Today I am sharing my own curry blend. So, what prompted me to do this? After all, you can buy curry in the store, right? Well, I thought, I already make my own chili powder, and garam masala why not make my…
