These spicy fried fish fillets from Kenya are simple to make. I was surprised to discover that the seasoning is very similar to other rubs and marinades that we often use for chicken and fish, comprised of several of our “go-to” ingredients that you, too, will most likely have on hand.
Friday, April 9, 2010
The following recipe provides a basic outline of Thai Chicken Curry but you can adjust the quantity of the ingredients according to your taste. Alter the spice with the chiles, the salt with the fish sauce, and the flavor and color with the curry paste.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
This enchilada sauce is a cinch to make but it isn’t lacking in flavor. In a side-by-side taste test with a more in-depth and time-consuming sauce, my family chose this one as the favorite. I have given rough quantities of the spices that I use but I usually end up doctoring the sauce to taste.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Kids typically don’t like salads but you might find this one to be different. A Niçoise salad is kind of like the French version of a Cobb salad. It is loaded with such a variety of ingredients that your kids might actually have fun trying all of the different toppings. And it is a great way to use up leftover Easter eggs!
Friday, April 2, 2010
This version of Moqueca de Peixe e Camarao (Brazilian Fish and Shrimp Stew) comes from the state of Bahia in northen Brazil. It reminds me of a Thai curry because of the coconut milk. You can make it with only fish – Moqueca de Peixe – or only shrimp – Moqueca de Camarao – but we liked it with the combination of seafood.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
This was one of my husband’s favorite meals when he was a kid. He remembers always ordering it at Mexican restaurants. It’s a new meal for me. But, what’s not to love?! Bacon makes everything better. And it’s a fun presentation for kids.
Monday, March 29, 2010
Chicken noodle soup is a healthy all-in-one meal that provides lean protein, starch and veggies with each bite. It is a comforting meal choice even when you aren’t feeling under the weather.
Friday, March 26, 2010
One of my grandmother-in-law’s specialties was Chicken Dumpling Soup. Dumplings come in many forms and there are many countries and cuisines that have some form of chicken dumpling soup. From what I can tell, these dumplings most resemble those found in Hungary and Poland.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
I prefer using homemade chicken broth but sometimes I simply don’t have enough time to let a whole chicken simmer for four hours. Using chicken breasts instead of a whole chicken is a shortcut that will get you homemade chicken broth in only about an hour.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Once I tried making chicken stock and realized that it actually wasn’t that hard to make, I decided to try making chicken broth. It, too, turns out to be a simple process at its basic level.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
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