9 February, 2016

Pork – That’s What’s For Breakfast Lunch And Dinner

Comments : 7 Posted in : Cooking Methods & Food Reviews on February 9, 2016 by : Cook Plate Fork

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The Washington Post wrote an article in October of 2014 about the Tudor Place that housed 6 generations from 1816 to 1983. Tudor Place became one of the first 70 U.S. properties designated a “National Historic Landmark” in 1960, when the designation was created. Tudor Place in Georgetown Heights (Washington D.C.) was built by Martha
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15 September, 2015

Stuffed Sweet Potato With Chipotle Black Bean & Corn Salad

Comments : 7 Posted in : American, Brunch or Lunch, Side Dish, Soups - Salads - Sandwiches on September 15, 2015 by : Cook Plate Fork

Tags: adobe sauce, Application Store, Arroz con pollo, Austin, bean and corn salad, Beaumont, Broth, Chili powder, chipotle chilies, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Jalapeño peppers, Mexican cuisine, New York City, Sweet potato, Tex-Mex, Texas

Did you know a chipotle is a smoke-dried jalapeño? The word chipotle comes from the Nahuatl word chilpoctli which means smoked chili. The people’s who lived in Mexico before the Aztec civilization are thought to have invented it. The jalapeño chili is used in Mexican-inspired cuisines, such as Mexican-American, Tex-Mex, and southwestern dishes from New Mexico. Read our article and
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17 July, 2015

Asian Spicy Poached Chicken

Comments : 4 Posted in : Chicken, Main Dish on July 17, 2015 by : Cook Plate Fork

Tags: almond butter, America's Test Kitchen, Apple cider vinegar, Asian food, Balsamic vinegar, Bell pepper, Caraway, caraway seeds, chicken pieces, Coconut oil, ginger root, lemongrass, New York City, Olive oil, poached chicken, spices, star anise, Tablespoon

Poached chicken is very popular in Hong Kong. The chicken is poached in a broth flavored with star anise, caraway seeds, orange zest, lemongrass, ginger and Thai chilies. Traditionally the broth is not served with the poached chicken and spices. You can freeze the chicken stock in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
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18 April, 2015

Bacon Eggs & Asparagus Benedict

Comments : 6 Posted in : American, Breakfast, Brunch or Lunch on April 18, 2015 by : Cook Plate Fork

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There are two and possible more accounts as too how Eggs Benedict came to be a sought after breakfast and Sunday brunch item. The first account is from 1894 when Lemuel Benedict, a Wall Street broker, went into the Waldorf Hotel to get something to eat in the restaurant. It was said he had a
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