Jamaican Festival Fried Cornbread
Some of you might remember that my last attempt at fried cornmeal fritters didn’t go so well. But try, try again I say. Plus,...
Red-Red Stew – Ghanaian Spicy Black-Eyed Peas with Plantain Pillows
One can only imagine whether UB40 would have had the same success if they’d titled their hit song Red Red Stew as opposed to...
Mejadra- Israeli Rice with Lentils
If this Israeli mejadra was in a one-on-one competition with my go-to Indian lentil rice pilaf, it might lose if judged as a one-item meal. The Indian version’s...
Jerusalem Mixed Grill
Think you’re not an offal fan? This recipe might just convert you. Chicken livers and chicken breast cooked in a baharat spice mixture, drizzled with tahini sauce and served on flatbread with...
Pad Thai Noodles
If I’m going to make Thai noodles, nine times out of ten it’ll be a simpler spicy noodle with garlic and Chinese cabbage. But...
Head’s Up: Super Duper Deal on Blendtec High-Speed Blenders
So, I pretty much never ever do these kinds of posts, because I worry that it would come across like I’m just trying to...
Thai Chile Jam
For those of you who have already tried nam prik pow, I certainly don’t need to sell you on its virtues… you’re likely already...
Spicy Eggplant with Red Bell Pepper and Thai Basil
Every so often I stumble upon a food blog post in which the author is trying to persuade his or her readers into “trying...
Gluten-Free Blueberry Buttermilk Pancakes
Is it just me, or is getting sick in the middle of summer just plain cruel? Sometimes in the rainy season I half hope...
