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What is Prik Nam Pla? Prik means chili, while nam pla means fish sauce in Thai. Also known as nam pla prik is a famous spicy Thai dipping sauce. It has many tastes in this one sauce: sweet, spicy, sour, salty, and umami. I was introduced to this sauce in my World Cuisines course in […]
What is Raita? Raita is an Indian yogurt condiment that reminds me of tzatziki, a Mediterranean yogurt sauce. Raita can be paired with any Indian dish, like curries and naan. It’s simple and quick and oh-so-delicious! Raita Recipe Kitchen Equipment Production Steps Happy cooking, FS x
Two Salsa Recipes Fresh salsa always tastes best. And it’s healthier. There are no added preservatives to keep the freshness. In culinary school, I had the privilege of making several salsas during Mexican Cuisine Week. It was a lot of fun. You’re in for a treat because I’m sharing two today. Salsa Fresca Recipe Yields: […]
Tzatziki Lover! I love tzatziki sauce. It’s a Mediterranean condiment made of Greek yogurt (the traditional version). I get so excited when this sauce is paired with my Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes. But, of course, what’s better is making my own sauce to have at hand all the time. I’ve made the original version […]
Housemade Whole-Grain Mustard I was excited to learn how to make my own mustard; it was simple and quick, with its star ingredient, the mustard seed. The flavor was much spicier than I imagined. My mouth and taste buds got a kick! But I didn’t mind. I enjoyed fresh mustard. Mustard Recipe Yields: 2 cups […]
Housemade Hummus, For the Win! I’ve tried many store-bought hummuses, but nothing tastes better than making your own from scratch. I was excited and proud of the outcome of this appetizer. It was a hit in my household. Let’s dive right into the recipe and cooking instructions. Hummus Recipe Kitchen Equipment Production Steps Store-Bought Hummus […]
Fresh Chermoula Rocks! During African week in my World Cuisines class, I was introduced to chermoula (pronounced “sher-moo-la”), a fabulous fresh herbal sauce paired with meats, poultry, and fish. It’s also used as a dip and spread. It’s delightful, flavorful, healthy, and did I mention fresh? Chermoula Recipe Kitchen Equipment Production Steps Happy cooking, FS […]
Strawberries and Spring! Happy Spring Eve! We’re continuing with another post on one of my favorite spring fruits. This week, I’m sharing a simple recipe for strawberry jam. To learn more about spring fruits, check out last week’s post. Strawberry Jam Recipe Yields: 1 cup Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Difference Between Pectin & Gelatin I thought […]
Impressive Mushroom Pâté Appetizer Spread Want to inspire your loved ones with this mushroom pâté spread? I was amazed after I made this dish. It wasn’t too appetizing to the eye, but it was delicious. Let’s get right into it. Mushroom Pâté Recipe Yields 12 ounces Kitchen Equipment Cooking Instructions Seven Functional ‘Shrooms These […]
The Concoction Recipe of the Season Thanksgiving is this week, and I’m excited to share my famous fresh blueberry cranberry sauce with red wine. I’m thrilled to make it again. Like stuffing, I didn’t like cranberry sauce until I made my own. You can’t beat fresh cranberry sauce. None of that canned stuff- not for […]
