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A Favorite Jewish New Year Side
Posted Mon, Sep 29, 2008, 4:11 pm PDTTzimis is a delicious Jewish New Year side dish of Eastern European origin. It's a mixture of mashed sweet potatoes, chunks of carrot, and stewed…
POST A COMMENT (1)Easy Brazilian Cheese Rolls
Posted Wed, Sep 17, 2008, 12:11 am PDTThe literal translation of Pao de Queijo is "bread of cheese." They're little round cheese rolls, found through much of Brazil. Pao de Queijo are…
POST A COMMENT (2)Italian Stuffed Peaches
Posted Mon, Sep 15, 2008, 5:10 pm PDTBaked peaches stuffed with crumbled Amaretti cookies and Marsala wine is a popular Italian dessert that's an extra special treat when fresh peaches…
POST A COMMENT (0)Favorite Vietnamese Sandwich
Posted Fri, Aug 29, 2008, 12:04 am PDTThe classic Vietnamese sandwich, bánh mì, is one of the best sandwiches I've ever eaten. It's made with French bread that's been heated until…
POST A COMMENT (2)Quick Chicken Salad
Posted Wed, Aug 27, 2008, 12:00 am PDTBrazilian-style chicken salad, "Salpicao de Frango," is a festive dish loaded with colorful fruits & vegetables. It's wonderful for summer…
POST A COMMENT (6)How to Make Any Kind of Fried Rice
Posted Mon, Aug 25, 2008, 12:39 am PDTThe fried rice you make at home can have far more variety (and be far more delicious!) than anything you can get at a restaurant. For example, I…
POST A COMMENT (16)Quick Mexican Grilled Corn
Posted Fri, Aug 22, 2008, 12:19 am PDTThe New York Times reports that the best street food in New York is in the ball fields of Red Hook, Brooklyn. Yesterday I went and found fabulous…
POST A COMMENT (5)Spiced Tropical Fruit Salad
Posted Thu, Aug 21, 2008, 2:01 pm PDTSri Lanka, formerly known as Ceylon, is a tear drop-shaped island off the southeast coast of India. Besides being known for its long history of tea,…
POST A COMMENT (0)Spain's Simple Secret to Perfect Grilling
Posted Wed, Aug 20, 2008, 11:44 am PDTOne of the most popular cooking styles in Spain is known as "a la plancha," which means "on the grill." The secret they use to ensure great taste is a…
POST A COMMENT (0)Easy Mediterranean Appetizers for Summer Entertaining
Posted Fri, Jul 25, 2008, 2:38 am PDTThis weekend, sit back and relax with friends with a glass of wine or beer and these delicious cool appetizers that make wonderful spreads for…
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