Before and during the Renaissance, ginger was a prized import in the West, and a very expensive one – in Europe, only the wealthy had access to it, with the price of a pound of ground ginger being ...

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In a large bowl season your chicken saddle legs first with the 2 ounces of season salt rub in well and let sit for up to 3 hours. You can then start prepping your Sofrito. In a 6 pound pot put in your ...

Doc B’s Fresh Kitchen has only been open for a short while, but it’s already amassed acclaim for its reputable approach to wholesome, fresh cookery. From nourishing breakfast sandwiches and noodle ...

As promised, here are a few more stories behind the brand names you see during your trip down the grocery story aisle. Dinty Moore – That familiar name on canned beef stew was taken from a character ...

Ingredients: 6 medium beets 1 C. hazelnuts 6 T. sour cream (NOT low fat) 6 tsp. prepared horseradish salt and pepper Directions: Preheat the oven to 375° F. Trim and scrub the beets. Wrap in foil and ...

Ingredients: 1 cup masoor dal (red lentils) ½ teaspoon turmeric 1 teasoon ground cumin 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger 1 teaspoon garam masala 1 teaspoon salt 2 tablespoons ghee (clarified butter) 1 ...

Pre-heat the oven for 450 degrees Fahrenheit. Put shallots, white wine and beet juice in a sauce pan to reduce the amount to ¼ of the original. Add miso, butter, salt, lemon juice and cayenne pepper ...

Hi all! We’re nearing the end of the season and beginning to prepare for the next. If you’re interested in sitting at the table and sharing your favorite restaurant next season, here’s how you can ...

Heat olive oil in skillet. Add sundried tomatoes and mushrooms. Sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and simmer until it begins to brown. Add salt and pepper. Add shot of vodka and let reduce. Add heavy ...

"Animal crackers in my soup Monkeys and rabbits loop the loop Gosh, oh gee! but I have fun Swallowing animals one by one…" — Shirley Temple, 1935 This week, in case you missed it, Americans celebrated ...

Why are you the best host for Check, Please!? I have worked in restaurants throughout the country since I was 13. I started as a dishwasher and immediately fell in love with anything and everything ...