Is it milk punch, or milk 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 Irish…
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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 dish, of Persian origin, is cooked in a curry like sauce that is both spicy and aromatic. The name rogan josh comes from two Persian words: rogan which means oil and josh: heat. Some linguists…
Thai Style Chicken Wings
Thai style chicken wings add a cool ethnic flair to any summer picnic, or appetizer party. I know, chicken wings are not exactly Thai fare, but they are a tasty way to enjoy this party staple. The inspiration for these chicken wings comes from a restaurant near my house claiming to have the “best wings in town.”…
Korean Barbecue Pork Chops
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #GrillPorkLikeASteak #CollectiveBias. I’ve been reading up on food trends lately, and have found that Korean barbecue ranks very high. The seasonings sound mouthwatering, so for this occasion I decided to create a recipe with a Korean twist. I…
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…
Curry: History and Recipe
Curry is a delicious Asian seasoning with an interesting history, and multiple uses. Today I am sharing with you 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…
