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Healthy Cuisine Choices – Part 1

Growing up in the south, I knew my food wasn’t health. Everything is battered, fried, and usually dunked in some type of sauce and gravy. Although it normally tastes incredible, as I aged, I realize that I need to change the way I eat and began looking for healthier alternatives. Here are a few cuisines that provide health choices, provided you don’t “Americanize” them. Follow traditional recipes and they will not only be yummy but nutritious as well. Vietnamese We recently visited Philly and ate at a wonderful Vietnamese restaurant. It was my first experience with this cuisine, but I … Continue reading →

Autumn Recipes: I is for Indian Curry

Residents in India are preparing for the post-monsoon period (October-December) and will be experiencing highs in the 60s for the rest of the year. Their “fall” weather conditions are similar to what many locals in the Southern portion of the U.S. experience in October, though from the research I’ve done it doesn’t appear as though their daily menu changes dramatically from season to season. This next recipe is considered a staple in the region and is a familiar sight in homes and restaurants regardless of the season. Still, if you are looking for a unique addition to your family’s dinner … Continue reading →

Dining in an Indian Restaurant

If you have noticed, I have been writing many Indian recipes lately. I have tasted a few Indian dishes, but have never actually been to an Indian restaurant. I have always wanted to try an Indian restaurant in Memphis and San Diego, but since we are in a smaller town now (and thus no Indian restaurants); I will have to wait a while longer. If you have never been to an Indian restaurant, here are a few etiquette tips: 1. Don’t ask for beef or pork This would be a hard one for me, but you have to remember that … Continue reading →

Indian Anyone? Two Easy Curry Recipes

Easy Shrimp Curry For this recipe, you will need vegetable oil, one large onion, fresh curry leaves, ginger garlic paste, ground coriander, salt, ground turmeric, one tomato, ground red chili pepper, two pounds of medium shrimp, garam masala, and fresh cilantro. To prep for this recipe, you will need to chop your onion, tomato, and enough cilantro to make one tablespoon. Peel and devein your shrimp. Heat 1/4 cup of vegetable oil in a wok or skillet over high heat. Add the chopped onion and stir until browned. Add 10 fresh curry leaves, 1 tablespoon of ginger garlic paste, 1 … Continue reading →

Two Vegetarian Indian Recipes

Chickpeas with Garlic, Potatoes, and Green Chilies For this recipe, you will need eight garlic cloves, cumin seeds, tomato puree, chickpeas, three potatoes, salt, two green chilies, ground cumin, and lemon juice. To prep for this recipe, peel the eight garlic cloves and then combine them in a blender with 1 fluid ounce of water to make a paste. Steam and then cut your three potatoes into cubes. Chop your green chilies. Combine two heaping tablespoons of tomato puree with 3 ounces of water and mix well. Place a non-stick saucepan over medium heat and roast 1 teaspoon of cumin … Continue reading →

Indian Summer Chicken

Here is a hot and spicy Indian recipe that is very tasty! For this recipe, you will need four boneless, skinless chicken breasts, all-purpose flour, vegetable oil, chicken broth, slivered almonds, raisins, curry powder, ground cumin, ground cinnamon, ground red hot pepper, ground cloves, fresh ginger, garlic cloves, and sour cream. Chop your fresh ginger until you have enough for 1 tablespoon. Chop one large garlic clove. In a plastic zip loc bag, combine two of the chicken breasts with 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour. Shake to coat the chicken. Add one tablespoon of vegetable oil to a large skillet … Continue reading →