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Mexican Appetizer MELON SALSA INGREDIENTS 1 jalapeno pepper ½ medium honeydew melon 1 peach 1 red bell pepper ½ teaspoon cilantro 1½ tablespoons lime juice PREPARATION Remove seeds from jalapeno pepper. (Remember to wash hands […]
Portuguese Appetizer FISH SAUCE (molho cru) INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves 6 tablespoons fresh parsley 1 onion 2 teaspoons olive oil 1 teaspoon crushed red peppers ½ teaspoon pepper 1 package saffron ⅓ cup cold water […]
People often ask me, “Paul, what is the secret to culinary happiness?” Here are four more tips. 1) Know what T, t and c mean in recipes. A bread loaf with 1/2 cup (1/2 c) […]
Mauretanian Entree MARU WE-ILHAM (chicken vegetable stew) INGREDIENTS 3 chicken breasts 1 small cassava root 1 small eggplant ⅔ head cabbage 2 carrots 2 garlic cloves 1 large onion 1 pili pili pepper (or other […]
People often ask me, “Paul, how do you make your food so, so edible?” Well, in the interest of culinary advancement, I shall pass on my cooking tips to the world. 1) Food generally heats […]
Jamaican Appetizer JERK SEASONING INGREDIENTS 2½ teaspoons allspice ½ tablespoon cayenne pepper ½ tablespoon chives ¼ teaspoon cinnamon ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes 2½ garlic powder ½ teaspoon nutmeg 1 tablespoon onion powder ½ teaspoon […]
Zambian Entree IFISASHI INGREDIENTS 1 pound unsalted peanuts 1 onion 2 tomatoes ½ pound collard greens ½ pound spinach 1 small sweet potato 2 tablespoons peanut oil 1¾ cups water ¾ teaspoon salt SPECIAL UTENSIL […]
Ivory Coast KEDJENOU (chicken stew) INGREDIENTS 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 eggplant 3 tomatoes 2 jalapeño or other hot peppers 3 garlic cloves 2 onions 3 tablespoons peanut oil ¾ cup chicken stock […]
American Dessert PEANUT BUTTER CHIP COOKIES INGREDIENTS 3 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup butter 1 cup sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 egg 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 10 […]
Guatemalan Entree SHUCO (Hot Dog) INGREDIENTS 1 yellow onion ⅛ head cabbage 2 chorizo sausages 4 foot-long hot dogs (or as long as you can get) 2 loganizas (white sausage, linguica) ¼ pound thinly sliced […]