Tag: Ginger

This Garlic-ginger Paste keeps for a while in the fridge, so feel free to double or triple it depending on how much you cook. It’s useful in any Asian based cuisine as well as marinades or dressings. This is definitely a Make It Your Own recipe. I don’t give...

Chana Masala is a basic recipe for chick peas. This is the most popular and easy recipe for Indian food. If you are new to starting to cook Indian dishes, this is a good place to start. This uses a ready made Chana Masala Spice Mix which gives you...

The Curry Powder can be as spicy as you like to make it. This is a basic curry powder and you can use this is any recipe that calls for “generic” curry powder. Use to flavor meats, rice dishes, soups, sauces, or vegetables. To make a paste for a...

I put this recipe together by reading a whole lot of recipes and finding out exactly what Vindaloo is supposed to taste like. I know this is not exactly authentic, but it was so good! Try this awesome vegetable vindaloo the next time you’re in the mood for something...

I love Mango Chutney, it’s sweet, spicy profile lends itself so well to Indian dishes. The spice just makes you want to keep coming back for more! I can never get enough of this chutney when I’m making Indian dishes. I only make about 2 cups at a time...

This recipe is a wonderful balance of salty, spicy, sweet and sour with a bitter after note from the fresh basil garnish at the end. Some ingredients are a bit exotic and maybe not familiar to you at all. Those include Fish Sauce, Shrimp Paste, Lemon Grass and Galangal....

Ras el Hanout is said to the be mix which highlights the best of the best! A merchant in Morocco may blend this traditional mix for sale to show off the best spices in his shop! This spice mix is best used in chicken and beef dishes, tagines, and rice...

Spices and Herbs Can Help You Stay Healthy Never eat your snacks or meals without dressing them up first! It’s easy to make them fancy! Just like going to a concert, you can amplify your mealtime by adding herbs and spices! Add Spices and herbs to not only make your...

Spices have a unique ability to add flavor and nutritional value (adding the feeling of warmth and comfort) to any meal, without adding calories or salt. The health benefits are explosive! Try these recipes and see how enjoyable it is to eat  your way to health.  I firmly believe...

Whatever happened to just eat healthy? It’s well known that I am not a fan of western medicine. It’s kind of backwards to me. Wouldn’t it make more sense to do preventive maintenance on our bodies and try to thwart sickness before it happens rather than wait until it’s too...