Cuban Cuisine
The popularity of pork in Cuban cuisine has long historical roots. Forward-thinking Spanish explorers purposefully let pigs loose upon islands of the Caribbean to ensure that a ready, plentiful food supply would greet future expeditions. The pig ... [... more]
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Kentucky Derby Party They Call It The Most Exciting Two ...
There is only one proper drink to have at a Kentucky Derby party, and that's a mint julep. A traditional mint julep is made with bourbon, muddled mint leaves and sugar, finely crushed ice and a generous sprig of mint for garnish. Almost every ... [... more]
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Chutneys
The sweet and spicy fruit chutneys popularized in the West are just one of many traditional varieties. Each region of India boasts its own specialties: walnut chutneys are cherished in Kashmir; coconut chutneys in the south; and tomato versions ... [... more]
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Gumbo Basics
The second thickener in a pot of gumbo can be either okra or filé (FEE-lay) powder. Interestingly enough, the word "gumbo" seems to have evolved almost simultaneously from two different sources--one closely tied to Creole cuisine, the ... [... more]
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Vegetarian Cuisine
This vitamin helps maintain healthy nerve cells and red blood cells. It is also needed to help make DNA, the genetic material in all cells. Eggs and dairy products are good sources of this nutrient. Fermented soy products, seaweeds and algae such ... [... more]
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Easter Breads
For the ambitious baker, yeasted babka dough can be rolled out very thin and filled with a cinnamon-nut mixture or chocolate filling. Roll up into a log, like a cinnamon roll, and coil into a greased loaf pan or springform pan before proofing and ... [... more]
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Super Seders
Symbolic foods on the Seder plate tell the story, but Passover feasts can include everything from brisket to brownies. Retelling the timeline of the Jews' exodus from slavery to freedom, and guiding children through the mysteries of the Seder ... [... more]
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Feast Of Lots Purim Is A Time To Celebrate! What's A ...
Purim falls on March 4th this year, as Jewish people come together to share in the telling of the Purim story. An evil man, Haman, devised a plan to murder all the Jews in Persia. At a critical moment, Haman's plan was foiled by quick-thinking ... [... more]
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Italian Cusine
Some dishes are so closely connected to place that they've assumed the name of their town of origin. In Italy, ordering la Fiorentina gets you a grilled T-bone; una Milanese, a breaded veal chop. Traditional Italian regional cuisines were ... [... more]
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Cuisine Of The American South
Everyone knows that fried chicken and fluffy biscuits are Southern staples. But what about Country Captain (a stew-like chicken dish), Hoppin' John (made with black-eyed peas) and Louisville Hot Brown (a gratinéed turkey sandwich)? There are so ... [... more]
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Chinese Food
What we call "Chinese food" actually describes specialties culled from many regional cuisines. For spicy hot, there's Sichuan. Subtle sauces characterize Cantonese cooking. Elsewhere, sweet and sour sauces excel. And along the coast, soups and . ... [... more]
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Perfect Biscotti
Well-dried biscotti keep extremely well. They can be stored in a tightly closed container at room temperature for months at a time, making them the perfect grab-and-go gift. Wrap in cellophane and ribbon on its own, or add biscotti to a gift ... [... more]
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