Ethiopian cuisine does a great job of using lentils and adding heat. Enjoy it all in a traditional red lentil salad called Azifa. Like chili in Texas, there are as many varieties of Azifa as there are cooks making it. Try our version, featuring a sautéed onion and garlic dressing and a bevy of fresh vegetables.
The desire to enjoy fresh vegetables in something other than a stir-fry inspires a fun dish that brings together flavors from the Mediterranean into a dish brimming with asparagus, garlic, and tomatoes and a fun yogurt sauce for drizzling.
The arrival of a CSA box means lots of fresh produce that might not regularly grace the table. What to do with all those wonderful vegetables? Why, make a truly inspired chopped salad featuring shredded chicken, a stunning Thai dressing, and loads of veggies straight from the farm!
As Christmas Eve dawns, let's take a bit of time to see how foodies the world over celebrate it and contemplate our own special traditions, celebrations, and festive gatherings that are about to commence. However you celebrate, have a joyous holiday season. Seasoned Greetings to you all!
Continuing our ode to slow cooking, we're taking on one of my favorite ethnic dishes of all time: carnitas. Carnitas are a Mexican specialty of seasoned pulled pork, traditionally fried in lard, with a pleasing mixture of tender and crispy browned parts. This simplified recipe avoids the deep-frying step, and takes advantage of the slow cooker's ability to produce very tender meat and pairs it with a quick trip under the broiler to produce the tender, caramelized meat that typifies proper carnitas.
As cooler weather settles in and pumpkin becomes a focus in everything from coffee to coffeecake, it's time to remember that it can also star in some amazing savory dishes. Just in time for the weekend, a fantastic curry featuring pumpkin and either venison or lean beef is ready to be enjoyed.
Diehard foodies the world over will do almost anything or travel anywhere to get inventive, delicious and memorable meals. Trying things like squid, goat meat, street-vendor tacos, and curry make their mouths water—and, if they are not careful, their waistlines expand. Staying healthy on vacation might sound like a contradiction in terms, but with planning, it's possible to enjoy your travels AND watch your weight.
The final installment in a four part series on Chinese cooking looks at Canton and Fukien: the southern cuisine. Figure out where your favorite foods hail from and how to put together a beautiful, authentic Chinese meal featuring food from the many culinary regions of China.
The third in a four part series on Chinese cooking looks at Shanghai: the eastern cuisine. Figure out where your favorite foods hail from and how to put together a beautiful, authentic Chinese meal featuring food from the many culinary regions of China.
The second in a four part series on Chinese cooking looks at Szechuan: the western cuisine. Figure out where your favorite foods hail from and how to put together a beautiful, authentic Chinese meal featuring food from the many culinary regions of China.
