Shrimp Fried Rice and the Ascent of Humanity

Chinese Entree SHRIMP FRIED RICE INGREDIENTS 1 cup rice 2 medium carrots 1″ ginger root 2 stalks green onions 2 eggs ½ tablespoon sesame oil (1 more tablespoon later) 1 tablespoon sesame oil 2 tablespoons […]

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Miso Ramen Soup and Number One Son

Japanese Soup MISO PORK RAMEN INGREDIENTS 1 pound pork 1 garlic cloves (2 additional cloves later) 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 eggs 2 garlic cloves 1″ ginger root 5 stalks green onions (white and green […]

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My Resolutions for 2017

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Every one should have goals. Otherwise, how can we improve ourselves? Here are my resolutions for the new year. Never eat lutefisk. Never eat mushrooms. Nap only when I’m asleep. Understand my new cell phone. […]

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Kosovan Dessert and Interstellar Space Travel

Kosovan Dessert LLOKUMA INGREDIENTS 1 large egg 1 cup plain yogurt ⅓ cup sparkling water. 1 tablespoon baking powder 3⅓ cups flour (2 more tablespoons later) 1 tablespoon baking powder 2 tablespoons flour ½ teaspoon […]

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Meatball Soup and Where Babies Come From

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Azerbaijani Soup KUFTE BOZBASH (Meatball Soup) INGREDIENTS 1 medium onion 1 pound ground lamb. beef, or combination 2½ tablespoons rice 2 teaspoons mint ¼ teaspoon pepper (¼ more teaspoon later) 1 teaspoon salt (½ more […]

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How Potato Chips Started World War I

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American Appetizer BAKED POTATO CHIPS INGREDIENTS 1 medium russet potato 1 teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon rosemary ¼ teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons olive oil no-stick spray SPECIAL UTENSILS mandoline (This device helps a lot in […]

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Happy Holidays From Dodge City

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Greetings from the Old West Happy Holidays. Paul De Lancey, raconteur, doctor, and gunslinger   Check out my latest novel, the hilarious apocalyptic thriller, Do Lutheran Hunks Eat Mushrooms? It’s published by HumorOutcasts and is available in paperback […]

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Carnitas and the Mexican Revolution

Mexican Entree CARNITAS INGREDIENTS 4 pounds boneless pork shoulder or loin 1 teaspoon chili powder 1 teaspoon cumin 1 teaspoon oregano ½ teaspoon salt 2 teaspoons lime juice 1 large onion ½ cup fresh cilantro […]

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Hibiscus Tea and Switzerland’s Rescue Camels

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Malian Appetizer HIBISCUS TEA (Jus de Bissap) INGREDIENTS 1 cup dried hibiscus flowers 6 cups water 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves SPECIAL UTENSIL colander Makes 4½ cups. Takes […]

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