From Charleston: Spicy Shrimp and Grits with Country
Ham, Tomato and Cayenne
Starters
Carrot Puree and Egyptian Spice Mix with Nuts and Olive Oil
Eggs
Global Eggs: Sunday Breakfast in India, France or Mexico
One Perfect Egg with Herbs, White Pepper and Honey-Balsamic Vinegar Syrup
Veracruz Style Scrambled Eggs with Black Beans, Tomato Salsa and Charred Jalapenos
Soups
Caldo Tlalpeno with Smoky Chipotles, Turkey, Avocado and Lime
Chilled Turkish Soup with Yogurt, Cucumber, Dried Mint and Maras Biber Pepper
Cold Russian Borshch with Beets, Fresh Dill, Cucumber and Crème Fraiche
Green Summer Borshch with Sorrel, Potatoes, Black Pepper and Crème Fraiche
Garlic Soup with Toasted Croutons, Basil and Red Chile
Harira: Moroccan Lentil and Chickpea Soup with Cinnamon, Saffron and Coriander
Pho: Vietnamese Beef Soup with Cinnamon and Star Anise
Spicy Louisiana Gumbo with Shrimp, Crabmeat and Oysters
Stuck with a Bowl of Pesto? Make Soupe Au Pistou
Salads
Black Pepper Shrimp, Watermelon and Lime Salad
Malaysian Rice Salad with Lemon Grass, Basil and Coconut
Curries
Jackfruit (or Green Papaya) Curry in Coconut Milk with Lemongrass, Lime Leaf, Cinnamon and Cardamom
Quick Green Curry with Shrimp and Eggplant
Spicy Duck Curry with Coriander and Cardamom
Kerala Red Snapper Curry with Kashmiri Chilies, Ginger and Coconut Milk
Homemade Green Curry Paste
Beef and Pork
Steak au Poivre with Lemon-Parsley Butter
Beef and Garlic Shoots in Oyster Sauce
Texas-Style Beef Chili with Ancho and Pasilla Chile Puree and Smoked Salt
Gio Thu: Vietnamese Pork and Black Pepper Pate
Grilled Pork Ribs in Sweet Soy Sauce, Garlic and Ginger
Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Three Peppercorns, Rosemary and Zesty Orange Sauce
Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Fresh Peppers and Ancho Peanut Sauce
Slow Roasted Pork Shoulder with Spicy Tomato Barbecue Sauce
Chicken
Chicken Enchiladas in Tomatillo Sauce with Garlic and Cumin
Chicken with Forty Cloves of Garlic
Chicken Tagine with Green Olives, Carrots, Cinnamon and Preserved Lemon
Manchamanteles: Chicken in Tropical Mole Sauce with Guajillo Chiles, Cinnamon, and Pineapple
Smashed Chicken with Garlic and Black Pepper
Southern Fried Chicken with Moroccan Spices
Chicken Stir-Fried with Lemongrass and Chile
Seafood
Banana Leaf Wrapped Striped Bass in Tomatillo Salsa
Lavender Skewered Shrimp in Lemon, Olive Oil and Garlic
Singapore Black Pepper Crab
Spicy Veracruz Shrimp with Garlic and Chipotle Sauce
Spicy Shrimp with True Red Peppercorns, Clementines and Toasted Walnuts
S.N.O.B.'s Spicy Shrimp and Grits with Country Ham, Tomato and Cayenne
Sizzled Soft Shell Crabs and Green Garlic with Lemon-Soy Dipping Sauce
Vegetables
Almost Naked Finnish Potatoes with Dill and Sour Cream
Indian Fried Potatoes with Turmeric, Chilies and Sea Salt
Eggplant with Fresh Mint, Jalapenos and Kalamata Olives
Haricots Verts with Mandarin Oil, Toasted Walnuts and Piment D’Espelette Salt
Indian Vegetable Stew with Tomato Saffron Broth and Chickpea Dumplings
Lentils in Roasted Garlic Vinaigrette with Spicy Basil and Mint
Summer Squash with Fresh Mint, Kalamata Olives and Ricotta Salata
Farmer's Market Vegetables with Lemon Thyme Aioli
Salsas and Pestos
Pico De Gallo: Fresh Tomato Salsa with Cilantro, Garlic and Serranos
Roasted Tomato Salsa with Onion, Garlic and Jalapeno
Classic Italian Pesto with Basil, Pinenuts and Garlic
Parsley and Walnut Pesto with Lemon Zest and Garlic
Slow Roasted Tomatoes with Preserved Lemon, Cinnamon and White Pepper
Pickles and Chutneys
French Twist: Jalapenos in White Wine Vinegar with Allspice and Peppercorns
Japanese Salt-Pickled Cabbage
Pickled Green Cherry Tomatoes
Pumpkin with Thai Chilies and White Peppercorns
Hot and Sweet Cranberry-Tangerine Chutney
Desserts
Gingersnaps Made with Freshly Grated Ginger
Green Figs Stewed in Honey with Vanilla, Lemon Zest and Thyme
Indonesian Spice Cake with Nutmeg, Cinnamon and Cloves
Lemon and Lavender Ice Cream
Rich Mexican Coffee Flan
Creamy Indian Vermicelli Pudding with Cardamom and Cashews
Coffee, Tea and Other Beverages
Coffee Scented with Cardamom
Tea from the Garden: Cooling Pots of Herbs, Spices and Fruit
Pomegranate Green Tea Cooler with Fresh Mint
Pale Green Lassi Spiced with Jalapeno and Cumin
A Chilled Glass of Ginger Limeade
Lavender Lemonade
Cocktails and Other Alcoholic Concoctions
“Spellbinding” Mojito with Rum, Lime and Mint
Vodka Martini with Pickled Green Cherry Tomatoes
Ice Cold Vodka with Jalapeno and Lime
Old Fashioned Southern Egg Nog with Bourbon and Mexican Vanilla
It's Bellini Season; A Blissful If Fleeting Summer Pleasure
The Perfect Mint Julep
Comments (1)
Do you have any recommendations on prepared mole pastes.
Posted by Mara Whitney | January 8, 2008 7:29 AM
Posted on January 8, 2008 07:29