The lowly dumpling. In Western-style cooking it is a simple staple, a source of carbohydrates and a great comfort food. However, made in the Chinese way, it is an artistic creation from the kitchen. Chinese Dumplings (Jiao Zi or Gow Gee, in the Mandarin dialect) are a mixture made of dough filled with meat, chicken and/or vegetables.
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Chinese Food - Chinese Dumplings - How to Make Them
December 7th, 2008
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Know About How to Make a Cornish Pasty
December 7th, 2008
Being Cornish by birth, I cringe when I walk into a store or shop that supposedly sells the famous Cornish Pasty. More times than not, I pick it up, read the ingredients and toss it down in disgust! Strange things appear within the ingredients such as peas and carrots.
Make Your Next Party A Hit With Alaskan Smoked Salmon Appetizers!
December 7th, 2008
The good old chips and dip are just so boring; why not liven up your next party with appetizers made with succulent Alaskan smoked salmon? Not only will your guests marvel at the deliciousness of your hors d’oeuvres, they will also be eating a food rich with vitamins and minerals.
Medieval Foods and Recipes
November 20th, 2008
When we think of Medieval food we tend to think of bland foods such as porridge and gruel and turnips, lots of turnips, all washed down with plenty of ale or mead. And whilst this image is, to an extent, correct a lot of what we envisage is influenced by the movies.
Thanks Giving Dinner Recipes
November 20th, 2008
Published in Recipes
Thanksgiving features food. It’s a celebration of the Pilgrim’s early successes in America, won through hard work to tame the land in what was for them a new world. It’s a pretty standard menu. Turkey, sometimes ham, mashed potatoes, stuffing, cranberry sauce, rolls or bread, pumpkin pie and apple pie, and a variety of other trimmings adorn the holiday table.
Nuts and Nut-based Recipes
November 20th, 2008
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Today we tend to use nuts either as a snack or as a flavouring and we forget just how important various nuts were to our ancestors. For European hunter-gatherer the autumnal nut harvest was critical in that it provided them with protein, fats and carbohydrates in the diet.
Cooking Armadillo
November 20th, 2008
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Imagine cooking armadillo for supper one night. The armadillo is the anarmor-covered mammal indigenous to the southwestern United States and South America. You’ll find the larger armadillos come from South America.
Your Guide and Recipe for Perfect Christmas Turkey
November 19th, 2008
Is this the first time you’ve cooked a Christmas turkey? Or maybe you’re just tired of the same old Christmas recipies and want to try something different. Either way this article will help you cook the perfect turkey this Christmas.
Kare Kare - Recipe of the Traditional Philippines Stew
November 13th, 2008
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Kare Kare is a famous Philippines stew made from peanut sause and vegetables alongwith beef and oxtail. There are many stories associated with the origin of this filipino dish. One of the stories is that this dish is originated from Pampangna.
Treat your Guests with Pistachio Christmas Cake
November 9th, 2008
Here is the delicious recipe our family is using for preparing pistachio cakes for Christmas. Its an old recipe which make our family and relative thrilled. I am copying this recipes for you all to treat your family members, relatives, friends and guest with this delicious pistachio cakes on this Christmas.
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