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Sri Lankan Black Chicken Curry with Roasted Spices

Is this chicken sounding and looking a little familiar to you?  That’s because it’s an adaption of the black shrimp curry that I made...

Laban Al Loz- Fragrant Almond Milk with Orange Blossom Water

I generally pride myself on my ability to do menial and repetitive tasks but I will say that blanching almonds might just be my...

Sweet Potatoes with Almond Syrup

Although South Korea has many great health foods, this deep fried dish sounded so interesting and looked too pretty to resist.  Sweet potatoes are...

Soy Sesame Dipping Sauce

Don’t worry, this isn’t today’s only post.  But I’ll be referring to it in several upcoming recipes so I thought it’d be nice for...

Pan Fried Curried Jerk Pork Chops with Mango Salsa

Considering my love of all things pork, it’s surprising that I don’t cook it more often.  Baked breaded pork chops served with mashed potatoes...

Khong Namool- Seasoned Soybean Sprouts

After several weeks of drinking copious amounts of booze and testing (and eating) a bunch of desserts, I’m  doing my best to get South...

Fiery Roasted Jerk Potatoes

The heat from the potatoes sneaks up on you.  During the first couple bites you only notice the depth of flavor.  Then, after pausing...

Kubecake- Chewy Coconut Ginger Rum Candy

I guess I’m getting old because I can no longer eat excessive amounts of sugary or rich desserts. This candy is sweet (it IS...

Brown Sandwich Bread with Teff, Gluten-Free

This isn’t really an Irish recipe but last week I did promise you guys a gluten-free brown bread recipe that’s great for sandwiches, so...

Moqueca de Camarão – Brazilian Shrimp Stew

This is the best kind of recipe: common ingredients combine to create a knock-your-socks-off meal (or starter).  It's bright and complex, without being overly...