The latest “Cookbook Confidential Cookbook Club” challenge was to prepare a dish from a classic Indian cookbook. Madhur Jaffrey initially became a cookbook author, she wrote in the first line of An Invitation to Indian Cooking, “as a gradual maneuver in… Read More ›
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Dal Soup And Cumin Mushrooms! The Cookbook Confidential Review Series Has “Asafetida”!
Dal Soup, Anyone? This image of Dal Soup is courtesy of Jeen and Michiel, who have made two dishes as part of the latest Cookbook Confidential Challenge! Mushrooms with Cumin and Asafetida! Do you know that “asafetida” is a gum… Read More ›
An Invitation To Indian Cooking – A New Classic Recipe Challenge With Tomato Tamarind Chutney!
It’s time for another “Cookbook Confidential” series to begin – this time focused on the Indian cooking of Madder Jaffrey…starting with this tomato tamarind chutney recipe! It’s from Jaffrey’s legendary cookbook that introduced much of the world to the flavors… Read More ›
A Great “Keema Curry” Recipe To Celebrate “Cook Something Bold And Pungent” Day!
Happy “Cook Something Bold And Pungent” Day! Well, it was yesterday, but if you cook as told it will still be full of flavor today! Thanks to Tanooki, who shared a great “Keema Curry” recipe yesterday, which you can see… Read More ›
Food As Culinary Art – A “Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Crunch” Recipe!
Bernadette shared this beautiful looking “Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie Crunch” recipe as a teaser to the upcoming Thanksgiving season – but she did it in a unique way – with art! Bernadette had her friend paint this…as she noted: “Tina Kemps… Read More ›
Cooking With A Bottle Of NOMA! “Smoked Mushroom Garum” Becomes Saffron Mushroom Risotto!
Cooking NOMA At Home! The world’s greatest restaurant, NOMA in Copenhagen, has begun to sell products that you can buy at home, and I bought this bottle of “smoked mushroom garum” – which the restaurant provides dozens of recipes to… Read More ›
It’s “National Sandwich Day!” Here’s A Recipe For “Bathed Bread” AND More Delicious Ways To Celebrate!
Who Wants A Sandwich? More precisely, who wants a “Pan Bagnat?” Yes, it’s “National Sandwich Day”, so I’m sharing a recipe for an international taste treat! Here’s the recipe I originally made for my “52 In 22” cooking challenge last… Read More ›
Celebrating “Day Of The Dead” Wednesday With Mexican Sweet Treats!
Bernadette celebrates the “Day Of The Dead” with a terrific recipe for “Anise Orange Pan de Muertos!” In her story, Bernadette gives the history of this special day, which is November 1, and also gives us a delicious treat to… Read More ›
“Cheezborger! Cheezborger!” The Story Of Chicago’s Legendary Billy Goat Tavern – And Their Burger!
Behold a thing of beauty: A “Billy Goat Tavern Cheezborger!” Here’s a look at one of Chicago’s most unique and legendary underground restaurants! INTRODUCING THE BILLY GOAT TAVERN OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS! The original Billy Goat Tavern, located in Chicago, was… Read More ›
Tanooki’s Great “Wine Brownies” Recipe – I Say “Cheers” To That!
Tandoori’s Homemade Cafe celebrated National Food Day yesterday by sharing a terrific recipe for “Wine Brownies!” I admit that I’m not a fan of desserts – and even more controversially, don’t really care for chocolate! That said, how could I… Read More ›