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Thai Red Curry With Chicken & Vegetables

Curry dishes from Thailand have a deliciously different flavor because of the use of the local ingredients, like kafir lime leaves and lemongrass. Coconut milk is frequently used in Thai curries, though not always. Depending on the type of chilies used, the strength of a red curry can range from mild to fiery hot. The […]

Chorizo Potato Tacos

The contribution of the taco to the culinary world starts with Mexico and the Aztec corn fields. Though the Aztecs did not enjoy tacos as we know them today, they did though, invent the corn tortilla. The Tacos Origin The taco as we know it today likely came from the Mexican men who mined silver […]

Banana Pecan Upside-Down Cake

When you think of an upside-down cake likely images of a cake topped with canned pineapple rings, each studded with a bright red maraschino cherry comes to mind. A pineapple upside-down cake is the classic iteration, but you’re definitely not limited to just pineapple.   Upside-down cakes can feature seasonal fruits like peaches, blueberries, cherries, […]

Herbs De Provence Fried Potatoes Over Smoked Gouda

Herbs De Provence is a mixture of dried herbs procured in the southeastern region of France. The blend of herbs contain savory, marjoram, rosemary, thyme, and oregano. Lavender leaves are also included with production in the North American market. The herb mixture is typically used with grilled foods and stews and are used before or […]

Add Cilantro Ginger Turmeric To Recipes For Frequently Less Pain

Inflammation is your body’s natural defense against dangers illness from bacteria, viruses, irritants, toxins and physical trauma. Body wide chronic inflammation has shown in studies to play a principal role in the development of conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, inflammatory bowel disease, dermatitis (eczema), rosacea, psoriasis among many others. There are natural ways to mitigate […]

Chorizo & Rice with Garbanzo Beans

Garbanzo beans are versatile in the culinary world. Their used to make hummus – crunchy roasted snacks – gluten-free pasta, and mashed in “chickpea salad” sandwiches, as a main dish, soups, and even used in flour form as an alternative to gluten-free baking. Nutrition and Facts About Garbonzo Beans Garbanzos are categorized as a legume […]

Paleo Classic Walnut Brownies

These classic walnut brownies are dense and chewy instead of cake-like, and have a delicious deep chocolatey taste. And the coconut sugar gives these brownies a hint of fruitless. This Paleo recipe though it doesn’t use traditional all purpose white flour – will still fill the air of your house with a chocolatey aroma while […]

Crockpot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs

Crockpot Creamy Tuscan Chicken Thighs are rich and creamy that you will not believe how easy it is to prepare. Let your slow cooker or crockpot do all the cooking to have a delicious dinner ready and waiting. Italian Cuisine Italian cuisine is much like their spoken language. How so? Well, there is a national […]

Creamy Spinach Parmesan Orzo

What comes to mind when you see or hear the word “Orzo.” Could it be the 6 Orzo families who were living in New York City (USA) in the 1920’s. Or could it be Caffè d’orzo – a type of hot drink, originating in Italy. Most of us though think of the small, rice-shaped pasta […]

Oven Roasted Gnocchi With Sausage & Peppers

The first known use of gnocchi was in 1891. Gnocchi is an Italian dumpling. With simple ingredients, like potato flour, water, and eggs. This dish originates from the Northern part of Italy. Due to the colder Northern Italian climate, potatoes are easier to grow than wheat grain. Culinary Inventors of the Dumpling The Chinese are […]