If it’s kulfi, it’s got to be Asharfi, and sure enough any Ambavadi will vouvh for it Ironically, Asharfi’s success story started with selling kulfi from his tiny larri at Law Garden to the biggest name in the kulfi business in town today. Young Ram...

An classic and popular dish, Gulab Jamun is a dessert of Bengali origin. In Hindi, gulab means rose and jamun means a brownish purple fruit. These rose flavored brown dumplings are made from khoya (reduced milk). These balls are deep fried and soaked in w...

Born in upstate New York, K was the only one who actually used our pots and pans. She bought things like “produce,” and “dairy products.” A few times, she whipped up this Saltine-butter-chocolate dessert that I can’t even think of without saliva...

Ice cream is often called "The Great American Dessert". Although the product is typically American, the U.S. cannot claim its origin. Very little is known of the early history of ice cream; however, the product is definitely known to have been introduced ...

There are some proven reasons regarding the nutrition benefits of brown rice. The news that brown rice brings positive health benefits is fast spreading and people in many countries have started eating brown rice or at least, a combination of white rice a...

This week I received a parcel in my mail! It was from my dear friend Linda of Out of the Garden. Linda had so kindly sent me a package with the starter for the Amish Friendship Bread. Unfortunately, my packet was a week late and my starter did not look to...

Heat sufficient oil in a wok. Divide the cooked noodles into four to six equal portions, form into a nest and deep fry in hot oil till light brown and crisp. Remove and drain onto an absorbent kitchen towel. Deep fry tofu strips and keep aside. Blend corn...

With Thai Kitchen Lemongrass & Chili Rice Noodle Soup, we bring you Tom Yum, the classic tangy citrus Thai soup you enjoy at your favorite Thai restaurant. We start with authentic, hand-selected ingredients like lemon grass, kaffir lime, and galangal (Tha...

Suggest going out for Szechuan cuisine, and many people immediately envision platters of hot, spicy food - the kind that has you gulping down copious amounts of water all evening in an attempt to soothe your burning tastebuds. People are often surprised t...

Break the eggs into a bowl, add the salt and pepper and gently mix with a fork. Heat a wok or frying pan and add 2 tablespoons of oil. When the oil is hot, add the eggs. Cook, stirring, until they are lightly scrambled but not dry. Remove them to a plate....

This noodle dish, literally translated as "Noodles from Siam" actually has its roots in nearby Malaysia, where it is usually eaten for breakfast (which explains the addition of boiled eggs). However, I find it also makes a great dinner dish. Vermicelli no...

Regulators say that over the last year, more than 30,000 inspectors have fanned out across the country, working to close shoddy seafood operations and enforce regulations against the use of banned antibiotics, like chloramphenicol and malachite green, whi...

Chili Pain! The heat is hot like desert rain Floods of fire as I perspire All sensation feeds the flame "Did it efore... Do it again!" Something transmits to my brain Through chemical sparks that quickly drain Into the arteries and veins . And throat! The...

Use only Clarified butter (dont think of using margarine) Dust the fillets lightly with flour. Meanwhile, heat some of the clarified butter in a frying pan until hot but not smoking. Saute the fish until lightly browned (some Mexican cooks fry fish until ...

Spread the lamb on a work surface. Light a grill. Season the lamb with salt and pepper; do not scrape off the garlic or rosemary. Grill the lamb over a hot fire, turning often, until an instant-read thermometer inserted in each piece registers 125° to 1...