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Indo Chinese sweet corn soup with chili vinegar
My husband and I are opposites in many ways, especially when it comes to our food preferences. I adore vegetables while he absolutely despises them, he loves things on the sweeter side and I’m more of a savory gal, you get the drift.The one thing we both mutually love though is soup, specifically sweet corn soup. We eat soup throughout the year: during breezy spring time, sultry summer heat, crisp fall, and especially chilly winter. Just call us the soup connoisseurs, we adore it. It is ...
Bay leaf (Tejpatta)
The flavor of a bay leaf is vaguely similar to herbs such as thyme and oregano. The aroma of a bay leaf is much stronger than the flavor. They are great not only in Indian dishes but in stews and soups. ...
End of Summer Peach chutney
Summer is coming to an end, well at least in some parts of the country. Fall officially begins on September 22nd. In Northern Texas, we experience fall in mid-November. I am perfectly okay with that if it means I still get to enjoy the luscious and juicy summer peaches. Nothing beats the varieties of fresh fruits and vegetables of summer. AHH, I love summer, please don’t leave!!! Peaches are one of my favorite summer fruits along with mangos. My preferred variety is yellow peaches. I ...
Smashed beans on toast with poached egg
Does anyone feel like the whole trend of avocado toast is a little overdone? No? Okay great neither do I, but let’s be real here for a second it’s getting a little ridiculous. I recently came across an article on the web called “Millionaire to Millennials: Stop Buying Avocado Toast If You Want to Buy a Home”. In this article, an Australian businessman basically states that millennials can't afford to purchase a home because our money is being wasted on $20 avocado toast. I think the man is ...
Tahini
Tahini: Made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds. It is often used to make hummus or eaten on its own as a dip. It’s a staple in Middle Eastern cooking. ...