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Archive for Side Dishes
660 Curries: Biryani Curries and Side Dishes
One more post reviewing some recipes from the recent cookbook “660 Curries” and then I’ll quit. I promise. Really. I won’t even make you pay the ransom to get me to stop.
Once upon a time, invading hordes (Greek, Persian, Moghul, Mongol, Hun, Arab, Turk) came from many directions, over several centuries, looking for a really [...] Read more »
Creamy Jalapeño Cornbread With Dinner Tonight
Jalapeño Chiles: They’re not just for breakfast anymore! Nor are they reserved for salsas or entrées. The versatile jalapeño can be used in cooking too.
A classic bread for serving with barbeque, or roast beef, or even chili or soup on a cold afternoon, is this one:
Creamy Jalapeño Cornbread
This version of cornbread is different than any [...] Read more »
Make Spicy Pickles and Save Money!
With food and gas prices rising and the economy tanking, many Americans are rediscovering techniques and dishes that are “frugal.” Unfortunately, this often means bland, or tasteless, or just plain ol’ disgusting.
In some cases, it also means a lot more work at home, just when people are putting in more hours, working or looking for [...] Read more »
Tools of the Trade
Keeping a food website alive is a bigger undertaking than it first appeared to me. It’s also easier than I really imagined it to be, in a lot of respects.
It’s all in the wrist. And the tools.
As you can see (from my footer, at least) I use WordPress for my site. It’s not just for [...] Read more »
A Thai Dinner Party at Home, Part IV: Main Dishes
Almost time to eat! Here are my personal suggestions for dishes for your dinner party:
Sauteed Greens (Bai Gup Kao)
Red Curry Beef (Gaeng Ped Neua)
Tamarind Fried Fish (Pla Chien)
Green Curry Duck (Gaeng Keo Wan Pet)
Gala Salad (Pak Sod)
You don’t need all of these, but a couple of entrées is nice if you have 6-8 adults eating. [...] Read more »
