Mole Dip or Chicken Sauce

3 pasilla chili peppers 3 ancho chili peppers 1 teaspoon of ground coriander seed 1 teaspoon of nutmeg 1 teaspoon of ground cloves 1 teaspoon of anise seed 1 teaspoon of cinnamon (optional) 1 cup … Read More

Bombay Chicken

Beyond strategic power and economic wealth, empire-building nations also absorbed their colonies’ cultures and cuisines. None did this better than the British, whose keen appreciation for Indian foods included more than a taste for curry … Read More

Golden Gazpacho – the Liquid Salad (Cold)

During a visit in the south of Spain, the Kitchen Shrink fell in love with the traditional Andalusian chilled veggie soup the locals called Gazpacho. This liquid salad mélange of ripe tomatoes, cucumbers, bell peppers, … Read More

Warm Berry Glaze

8 ounces of frozen strawberries 8 ounces of frozen raspberries 8 ounces of frozen blackberries 8 ounces of frozen blueberries Heat the berries in a saucepan with 2 tablespoons of water and 1 1/2 tablespoons … Read More