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...

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...

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...

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 ...

This Vegetarian Food Guide is designed to reflect healthy patterns of dietary intake that are not only adequate but promote optimal health. This proposed document is meant to provide a range of portions and a general sense of frequency of servings. Its pu...

The Chicken Manchurian easy to make, which completes half the work. For gravy, it follows more of a Chinese style than an indo-chinese. Those who prefer the sweet taste of the manchurian, don’t add sugar. If there is chicken broth available, substitute...

Blanch the string beans in a large pot of boiling salted water for 1 1/2 minutes only. Drain immediately and immerse in a bowl of ice water. Heat the butter and oil in a very large saute pan (12-inch diameter) or large pot and saute the shallots on medium...

This dish can also be made by adding strips of meat to the vegetables, stir-fry the strips of chicken, pork or beef in the garlic and onions and remove from the pan but keep warm. Then adding any seasonal vegetables and stir-fry as above. Return the cooke...

I've been in the market for a good vegetable soup recipe, and this one looks like it fits the bill. It's got plenty of vegetables and even works in corn and potatoes, both of which I love in soups (though I don't recall the last time I've ever had them bo...