Zereshk Polo Morgh (Barberry Rice Chicken)
Persian Entree ZERESHK POLO MORGH (Barberry Rice Chicken) INGREDIENTS – SAFFRON BLOOM ½ teaspoon saffron threads ⅓ cup hot water INGREDIENTS – CHICKEN 1 large onion ½ red bell pepper […]
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Bastani Sonnati (Saffron Ice Cream)
Persian Dessert BASTANI SONNATI (Saffron Ice Cream) INGREDIENTS ¼ teaspoon saffron threads 1 egg yolk 1¾ cups heavy cream ⅔ cup sugar 1⅓ cups whole milk 2½ tablespoons rosewater ½ teaspoon vanilla […]
Lemon Sherbet and Thor
Azerbaijani Dessert LEMON SHERBET INGREDIENTS ½ teaspoon saffron threads½ cup water2 lemons*5½ cups water¼ teaspoon coriander seeds¼ cup sugarcrushed ice * = There are only a few ingredients in this recipe, so their freshness is […]
Shrimp In Crispy Batter and Clover Drovers
Spanish Appetizer SHRIMP IN CRISPY BATTER(Gambas en Gabardina) INGREDIENTS 1 egg½ cup water1 cup flour¼ teaspoon salt1 teaspoon baking soda⅛ teaspoon saffron (or ¼ teaspoon safflower)¾ pound jumbo shrimp (20-25 count, peeled and deveined)2 cups […]
Biryani and Fun Things About Pakistan
Pakistani Entree BIRYANI INGREDIENTS 2 medium onions 1 pound lamb or chicken 2 green chiles 1 garlic clove ¾” ginger root 1 large tomato 3 cardamom seeds 3 cloves 1½” cinnamon stick ¾ teaspoon garam masala […]
Bad Advice Friday, 4-14-17
Today is once more Bad-Advice Friday. I shall be dispensing bad advice to all comers. The advice will stupendously bad. PD asks: How do I get the cat to emulate a dog? He never meows […]
Saffransbröd and When Sweden Rocked the Surfing World
Swedish Dessert SAFFRANSBRÖD INGREDIENTS 2¼ teaspoons yeast ⅓ cup warm water 1 cup milk ½ cup butter ¼ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar (½ cup more later) ½ teaspoon (1 gram) saffron threads ⅓ cup […]
Bangladeshi Chicken Pilaf and Egg Time Travel
Bangladeshi Entree MOROG POLAO (Chicken pilaf) INGREDIENTS 4 chicken breasts 1 medium onion 1 ounce cashew nuts 4 large garlic cloves 1½ ounces ginger root 1 tablespoon poppy seeds 1 teaspoon cardamom ¾ teaspoon chili […]
Spicy Spanish Potatoes, Doggy Dating, and Armageddon
Spanish Entree PATATAS BRAVAS (spicy potatoes) INGREDIENTS 3 garlic cloves ½ onion 2 Roma tomatoes 1 tablespoon flour ½ cup water 5 medium russet potatoes ½ teaspoon pepper ½ teaspoon salt 2 ½ tablespoons olive […]