By Mike Stines Almost every cuisine has its variety of piquant fish… from ceviche to spicy soups to pan-fried fish. And most recipes – even humble fish and chips – can be adapted to add a spice component. Sichuan Shrimp This recipe makes an impressive entrée that is easy to prepare, yet elegant in its presentation. Szechwan Shrimp 1/4 cup …
Lamb: It’s Not Just for Easter Anymore
By Mike Stines, Ph.B. Roast lamb with mint jelly is a classic fancy meal for Easter, but lamb – cooked in a variety of ways – is great anytime of the year. Lamb, hogget and mutton are all sheep, the difference being the age of the animal. “Lamb” is the term for a sheep under one year old (also known …
Winter Shrimp Festival
By Mike Stines, Barbecue Editor It’s winter, and time for comfort foods. Although casseroles and slow-cooked food are always a good choice, shrimp are very versatile and easy to prepare, making them ideal for a somewhat elegant dinner. With this compilation, the globe is covered; from Asia for Chinese Stir-Fry Shrimp with Asparagus and Chile-Garlic Sauce to New Orleans …
The Childucken Experiment
Text and Photos by Harald Zoschke Another one from my new & exciting series “Harald grills everything but his Mom.” You may (or may not) have heard of Turducken. That’s a somewhat unusual dish from the Southern U.S., consisting of a chicken stuffed into a duck, which is in turn stuffed into a turkey. Hence the name, constructed from TURkey, …
New Find Proves Chile Sauce Use 2000 Years Ago
By Dave DeWitt Using the same technology that proved the use of chocolate at Chaco Canyon, New Mexico, researchers have analyzed the contents of the residue of pots from ancient Mexico and discovered traces of chiles without chocolate. This indicates that either chile sauces were being made, or that they were used to spice up other beverages, about a thousand …