You will find a lot of cooks preparing this recipe without a hot or spicy sauce. Some cooks will include sriracha sauce in the preparation of this recipe. In our kitchen we used harissa paste. Harissa is spicy and complex. The spice is used in North African cuisine. Harissa is used as a condiment as […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
A satisfying stir-fry that comes together in a flash. Sirloin Steak, 1/4 inch thick and cut into 1/4 inch bite sized pieces is stir-fried with peppers and green onions. Sweet peppers (also called bell peppers) and beef have always complimented each other in culinary dishes. What is the nutritional value of bell peppers? Bell peppers […]
Orzo pasta takes the place of Arborio rice (used in making a risotto) in this quick and creamy chicken and pumpkin orzotto. Risotto is a dish that requires a specific type of rice — arborio — as well as plenty of patience and continual stirring to get the texture just right. However, using orzo can […]
