Enjoy this fabulous & tasty cumin rice recipe sure to spice up any meal. Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds 1 cup dry jasmine rice 1 3/4 cups water S & P, to taste In a medium saucepan- heat oil over medium-high heat. Drop in the cumin seeds, and cook until they [...]
A History of Cumin, The Spice of My Life
Cumin is an annual, herbaceous flowering plant with slender stems native to the eastern Mediterranean region. The leaves of the cumin plant are 5-10 cm long with thread-like leaflets. The flowers are small and bloom in pink or white. The seeds are similar to that of fennel but are smaller & darker. Cumin seeds are used as [...]
Firefighters Next for Cooking Show?
Well, it looks like firefighters are next in line for a new cooking show. A Boise film crew shot a pilot entitled ‘America’s Firehouse Chefs’ yesterday with firefighters showing their courage in the kitchen. Once the show is edited, it will make the rounds with various networks to see if it can find a home. “It’s ‘America’s [...]
Server Worries
I would like to officially apologize for the lack of photos today. Having a spot of trouble with the server which I soon hope to rectify, otherwise I’m likely to go insane and continue to punch my computer. Thanks for your patience during this troubling time & enjoy the new ‘Technical Difficulties’ category.
Southern-Cornmeal Crusted Catfish With Crunchy Corn Relish
I was on Recipezaar last night trying to find a good catfish recipe & stumbled upon this goodie from the Catfish Institute. It was delicious. Give her a try tonight. Ingredients for Crunchy Corn Relish: 1 tablespoon butter 1/4 cup water 4 ears corn, kernels cut from the cob 1/4 cup minced red peppers 1/4 [...]
Vietnamese Home Cooking with Green Papaya & Shrimp
Home-style Vietnamese cooking can be an extraordinary culinary experience. The fresh & tasteful ingredients are not soon forgotten. Let your taste buds soar with this Green Papaya Salad with Shrimp (Goi Du Du) recipe. Ingredients: 1/3 pounds large shrimp, cleaned, de-veined 2 tablespoons olive oil ¼ teaspoons salt 1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper Juice of [...]
Banana Bread Warms the Heart Recipe
I was strutting past FoodChair today and happened to notice a very enticing banana bread recipe. So, I thought I’d share it with you this morning. Enjoy. Ingredients: 5 tablespoons butter ½ cup granulated sugar ½ cup brown sugar 1 egg at room temperature 2 egg whites whipped soft peaks 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 ½ cup banana [...]
Nothing Says Springtime Like Fantastic Fried Green Tomatoes
I can picture it now. The spring bulbs have popped out their flowering heads, the grill is hot & ready for some bourbon salmon & the neighbors are jealous of the wondrous scents carrying themselves from our house to their inquisitive noses. Nothing says springtime like these fantastic fried green tomatoes. Enjoy this delightful recipe. [...]
Spring is in the Air: Fresh Strawberry Fruit Fluff Recipe
Spring is in the air and the pollen too if you ask my dear sniffly husband. Spring means fresh fruits and cool food. That’s why Fresh Strawberry Fruit Fluff is on the menu today. Treat yourself to this tasty treat and feel the warm breezes of summertime just around the corner. Enjoy! Ingredients: 2, 11 [...]
Tom Bridge Reinvents the Welsh Rarebit & Food Network Recipe
According to Times Online, a rare invention will hit the eBay market soon, thanks to the master chef & historian Tom Bridge. Bridge has reinvented the Welsh rarebit and it is not a wee bit rarer at $605 a slice. The Welsh rarebit snack dates from the 18th century and is also known as toasted [...]
