Just Simply …. Cuisine showcased Wagshal’s February Market Specials in this delectable Mardi Gras recipe. If you’re all prepped up, the sausage and shrimp will take just minutes to cook. About a half hour before serving, cook your grits and set them aside in a warm place. Prepare the rest of your dish and remember to garnish […]

Chinese Hot-and-Sour Soup It’s a bit milder than the restaurant standard, but that’s what we like about it. The flavors are balanced and fresh, and the acidity functions as an accent, not a one-note blast. Prep and Cook Time: 1 hour, 30 minutes. Notes: The heat from the black pepper in this soup intensifies as […]

Serves 2-4 INGREDIENTS 1 cup Thai sweet or sticky rice, available in Asian groceries 1 can coconut milk, unshaken 3 tablespoons raw or white sugar, divided 1 teaspoon salt, divided 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch (or tapioca flour, available in Asian groceries or in gluten-free section) 2 ripe mangos Toasted sesame seeds and mint, to garnish EQUIPMENT […]

Mandarin Orange Varieties Satsumas, clementines, and tangerines are all varieties of mandarin oranges, along with satsumas, according to Purdue University. Mandarin oranges that have more of a red-orange color are marketed as tangerines. Tangelos are a cross between a grapefruit and a tangerine. Use the small oranges in salads, cakes, and drinks. Selection & Storage Depending […]

Whisk adventurous guests away with flavors of the Far East. A perfect menu: First seduce with garlic and ginger, and then end the meal with Coconut Tapioca, a sweet taste of the tropics. Drink: Simple Singapore Sling Serves 1 Shake 2 shots of pineapple juice, a generous shot of gin and a squeeze of lime juice in a shaker with ice, […]

A Guide to Buying a Good Wok For the unfamiliar, a wok is deep, round-bottomed, Asian cooking pan—think frying pan meets satellite dish—that’s great for everything from stir fry to soup to steaming. Get the most wok for your money with this buying guide. Like any other kitchen implement there are cheap woks, sturdy and […]

A spicy, comforting Asian take on chicken noodle soup. 6 servings INGREDIENTS 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 3 tablespoons chopped shallots 3 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons minced lemongrass (from bottom 4 inches of about 3 stalks, tough outer leaves discarded) 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger 2 tablespoons Thai yellow curry paste 2 tablespoons curry powder 1 teaspoon hot chili paste (such as sambal oelek) 2 13.5- to 14-ounce cans unsweetened coconut milk, divided 5 cups low-salt chicken broth […]

There are many types of peppers used in ethnic dishes from Mexico, the American Southwest, India and Asia all have local varieties to compliment their national cuisine. The “hotness of peppers is measured according to the Scoville Heat Index . The mildest peppers such as sweet bell peppers and cherry peppers are at the bottom […]

{image via Girls Like Beer Too} Few drinks taste better with a meaty, spicy plate of nachos (or any of the other recipes in this story) than a nice, cold Mexican beer, one meant for quaffing rather than sipping. Corona is just one of dozens of south-of-the-border brews, the legacy of beer-making Germans and Czechs […]

Take your pick from 10 enchilada recipes featuring chicken, chiles, crab, spinach, savory turkey, and more. Stacked Chicken Enchiladas Though the sauce for this handsome dish tastes complex, it’s made with canned chile sauce doctored up with sweet spices, raisins, pine nuts, and smoky chipotle chile. Spinach and Crab Enchiladas Christine Datian serves these rich, […]