When you hear the initialism MSG, certain connotations and possible red flags are sure to come to mind. This item is also known as Ajinomoto. Discovered in Japan in 1908, MSG — monosodium glutamate —, …
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Colorful and amazing UBE Ice Cream with Fruit Salad Dessert
This UBE dessert is a very popular dessert. Ube Ice Cream is made from Purple yams. The very first time I learned about it was when my family was visiting Philippines. My daughter showed me …
Vegan Stuffing, Easy and Tasty
This recipe has an international touch, Mediterranean with other spices and herbs. The recipe is vegetarian and with vegan recipes in demand, I thought I can make this stuffing follow the trend. You don’t need …
Yams are Easy to make for Thanksgiving
Yams have been a popular side dish for Thanksgiving for a long time. Some yam dishes are made with marshmallows, some are just baked whole. I have been cooking this dish for over 30 years …
Chai – Tea from India Easy to make
Chai tea latte is a warm morning drink in India. Many years ago some smart entrepreneur took the name and made this drink famous. Here is your chance to make it at home without running …
Green Salsa- Salsa Verde Mexican Style Easy and quick
Living in California I have learned not only to appreciate Mexican food but to really know how to make and serve Salsa Verde. Salsa Verde is a dip that you can add to any Mexican …
Chutney Sandwich: Bombay style, super popular in India
Chutney Sandwich is very popular in India. Green Chutney or Just Chutney or Hari Chutney is an item generally made fresh in most households in India. I remember since my childhood that this was done …
Kiwi Salsa-from Down Under
The fruit gets its name after the kiwi, the national bird of New Zealand, where the fruit was first commercially popularised in 1959 by the New Zealand fruit-and-vegetable export company This fruit was previously known …
Spicy Tortilla Soup
Living in California we are exposed to variety of Mexican foods. The Mexican food has similar spices to Indian spices. Probably that is one of the reasons people from India love the Mexican food. Mexican …