Blogs Posts in Main Dishes category; 158 blog posts

A Caribbean feast for 'locavores'

There's something in the human soul that loves just about anything deep-fried. So, despite concerns about my girth, I couldn't resist the sizzling tostones (plantain chips) served at Paya--loosely translated, the name means "go there&q [...]

Posted On : Oct, 21 2008 | Comments : 0

Beef cheeks in red wine with carrots and mashed potato

This is a good slow dish. It takes two days to achieve a great result. Start on Friday and invite your friends for Sunday lunch! Method-Strip the tough membrane from the beef cheeks. The technique is the same as for skinning a fish fillet [...]

Posted On : Oct, 06 2008 | Comments : 0

Chandigarh Savours Exotic Dishes

Food enthusiasts got something to cheer about recently in Chandigarh. The reason being that two food festivals held there, which tickled their palates and both were unique in their own way. The people got a taste of Mughlai and Chinese foo [...]

Posted On : Aug, 28 2008 | Comments : 0

Taco Seasoning I

INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon chili powder 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon onion powder 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 1 teaspoon sea sal [...]

Posted On : May, 22 2008 | Comments : 0

Southern Fried Chicken

INGREDIENTS 1 (3 pound) whole chicken, cut into pieces 1 cup all-purpose flour salt to taste ground black pepper to taste 1 teaspoon paprika 1 quart vegetable oil for frying DIRECTIONS Season chicken pieces with salt, pepper, [...]

Posted On : Apr, 24 2008 | Comments : 0

Author records nation's history through recipes

ORIGINAL SHOOFLY PIE The name of this iconic dessert comes from the Shoofly Molasses Co., whose product was originally used in the pie, Greg Patent writes in ‘‘A Baker’s Odyssey.’’ He quotes food historian Do [...]

Posted On : Apr, 23 2008 | Comments : 0

Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken

INGREDIENTS 1 (3 pound) whole chicken 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano 1/4 teaspoon dried basil 1/4 teaspoon paprika 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper DIRECTIONS [...]

Posted On : Apr, 19 2008 | Comments : 0

Fresh Asparagus Soup

INGREDIENTS 1 pound fresh asparagus 3/4 cup chopped onion 1/2 cup vegetable broth 1 tablespoon butter 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon salt 1 pinch ground black pepper 1 1/4 cups vegetable broth 1 cup soy milk 1 [...]

Posted On : Apr, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

Chile Pork

INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons chili powder 1 teaspoon salt 2 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin 2 teaspoons minced garlic 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro 2 pounds pork tenderloin, cubed 1 dash ground black pepper DIRECTIONS Mix together: [...]

Posted On : Apr, 09 2008 | Comments : 0

Beer Butt Chicken

"A whole chicken is seasoned and slowly cooked on the grill. This is a bit unorthodox, but the end result is moist, flavorful, and amazing. All you'll need is some chicken, butter, beer, and seasonings." INGREDIENTS 1 cup butter [...]

Posted On : Mar, 31 2008 | Comments : 0

Fruity Pullao

Ingredients: 1 tsp Salt 1 Bay Leaf 1 tbsp Corn Oil 75 gms Sulatanas 4 Green Cardamom 6 Black Peppercorns 450 gms Basmati Rice 75 gms Unsalted Butter 50 gms Flaked Almonds 1 litre Water Method: Wash the rice twice, [...]

Posted On : Mar, 12 2008 | Comments : 0

Transform Chicken into an Exotic Feast

Transform a staple into an exotic feast with out-of-the-ordinary (but easy-to-find) ingredientsThe Star: Chicken breast. Whether you eat it because it's low in fat or because it may help you lose fat and keep muscle (credit the amino acid l [...]

Posted On : Mar, 03 2008 | Comments : 0

Sauteed Spinach with Red Onion, Bacon & Blue Cheese Recipebe...

Bacon and blue cheese transform spinach into a stellar side. Popeye would be jealous. RECIPE INGREDIENTS 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 10-ounce bag fresh spinach (see Ingre [...]

Posted On : Feb, 27 2008 | Comments : 0

Chicken Marsala II

INGREDIENTS * 1/4 cup butter, divided * 2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms * 1/4 cup all-purpose flour * 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder * 1/4 teaspoo [...]