Pumpkin Shea Butter Soap

PUMPKIN SHEA BUTTER SOAP ­ INGREDIENTS ­ ½ pound pumpkin pulp* (no stringy bits) 1 teaspoon orange mica powder 2 teaspoons pumpkin** spice 2 tablespoons isopropyl alcohol 2 pounds shea butter soap base 1 teaspoon […]

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SPAM

Part of my kitchen Things you need to know: 1) The derivation of the term “spam” for torrents of unsolicited e-mail and posts comes from a Monty Python skit where a diner serves SPAM, SPAM, […]

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Grilled Chicken and When to Invade

Saudi Entree DAJAJ MASHWI(Grilled Chicken) INGREDIENTS 2 pounds boneless chicken breasts1½ tablespoons lime juice4 teaspoons olive oil (1 tablespoon more later)¾ teaspoon chili powder½ teaspoon coriander1 teaspoon garlic powder¾ teaspoon paprika1 teaspoon pepper1 teaspoon salt½ […]

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Melon Salsa and Really Cool Mexican Festivals

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 […]

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Brined Turkey Breasts, Ninja Turkeys, and the American Revolution

American Entree BRINED TURKEY BREAST INGREDIENTS -BRINE 1 gallon ice-cold water 2 bay leaves 2 garlic cloves 1 teaspoon peppercorns 1 teaspoon allspice ½ teaspoon mustard 1 teaspoon rosemary 1½ cups coarse salt ½ cup […]

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Tuna Melt and How the Cheeseburger Won World War II

American Entree TUNA MELT INGREDIENTS 2 5-ounce cans albacore tuna 1/3 cup mayonnaise 1/4 cup diced celery 2, tablespoons minced yellow, brown, or red onon 1 teaspoon dill weed 1/8,teaspoon pepper 1/4 teaspoon salt 2/3 […]

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