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Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sliders

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Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken Sliders are easy to make and bring the flavors of Jamaica to your table. A delicious menu change-up perfect for gatherings, picnics, potlucks, or dinner tonight. We hosted our son’s graduation party this summer.  After attending what seems like a dozen different grad parties over the course of June and July, Jean-Marc wanted to do something …

Spicy Indian Lentil with Spinach and Tomato

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I absolutely adore Indian cuisine. The rich exotic flavors created through a combination of meats, vegetables, herbs and spices continue to define the culinary uniqueness of this vibrant culture. One ingredient widely used in Indian cooking is called Dal, better recognized for most of us as lentils or pigeon peas. There are eight different lentils that make up the foundation …

Ginger Chicken Recipe with Spicy Steamed Cabbage

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Every once in a while I come across a recipe that I will make over and over again.  This is that recipe thanks to my friend Rachel, who taught me to make this delightful dish in under 30 minutes from the heart of her very own kitchen. Born in Sichuan China where food is typically spicy, Rachel prefers to incorporate …

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Israeli Lamb Rice

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A few years ago, my beautiful friend Vivi taught me to make her tender lamb rice recipe from Israel. It’s a simple dish to make and packed full of flavor and taste. Since then, it has been one of my favorite dishes to eat. The idea of having a close girlfriend who only lives two doors away and also loves …

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Tandoori Fish Tacos with Mint Chutney

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Tandoori Fish Tacos with Mint Chutney was born in my kitchen because of a challenging combination of need and want. I needed to use up a few extra fish fillets in my refrigerator that day, but I was really in the mood for Indian food. Enter, Tandoori seasoning and bread crumbs. want more recipe ideas?Subscribe to receive free monthly updates …

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Moroccan Lamb Chops

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Like most food we eat today, Moroccan cuisine is influenced by a fusion of neighboring culture and nations. The distinct flavors of Moroccan food can be recognized by a combination of spices like cinnamon, cumin, turmeric ginger, saffron, cloves, anise, nutmeg, and cayenne pepper. This particular genre of food uses an extensive variety of herbs and spices, bringing flavor and …

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Chinese Pork Ribs with Ginger and Chili

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Chinese Ginger Chili Pork ribs are an ingenious creation of my friend, Rachel, from China. It seems this inventive friend of mine is a whiz in the kitchen when it comes to creating dishes that are quick, easy, healthy, and always gratifying. Although pork is widely used in many Chinese recipes, as a fan of beef, lamb, and fish, pork …

Shrimp Potstickers with Egg

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Who doesn’t love pot stickers? The first time I posted the photo below of my newly assembled pot stickers, my social media feed blew up with likes. There is just something enticing about biting into a hot tender potsticker (or dumpling as some like to call it) filled with all kinds of flavorful ingredients. From shrimp and eggs to chicken, …

Authentic Jamaican Jerk Chicken

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Hey, have you ever tried jerk chicken? I took a trip all the way to Jamaica before I finally discovered this poultry wonder. I was sitting on the beach, soaking up the sun when my fellow sunbathers abandoned their chairs and rushed towards the hotel pool area. That’s when the afternoon jerk cart came on the scene and served up …

Murgh Korma Recipe | Indian Curried Chicken

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Indian cuisine is at the top of my favorite cultural eating experiences and since learning to make an authentic Murg Korma, I am inpired to learn more.  The term providence is also at the top of my favorite word list.  Through providence, wonderful and unlikely things can happen in life. That’s how I met Jeety, my friend from India. A …