October, 2009

Lean ground sirloin meatballs in tomato broth with rice and a touch of mint.

Bold flavors in a very light sauce: substantial and satisfying, good warm-weather alternative to spaghetti bolognese.

Call this pleasure on a plate: sauteed pork, seasoned with cinnamon, is simmered with a aromatic blend of winter squash, apples, apple juice, cranberries, brown sugar, cloves and mace. Finish with a sprinkling of toasted chopped walnuts.

This no-hassle roast is made by covering venison with apples and sliced onions then cooking it in the slow cooker. The apple does something magical! The gravy goes great with mashed potatoes.

We have made this recipe a Thanksgiving Day tradition in our family since my son was in kindergarten. Open the container and — voila! — you have homemade butter.

Asian Curry Hot Spots – where is curry found in Southeast Asia, and includes recipes for curry main dishes, curry powder, and pastes

Egg roll wrappers – Similar to western style pancakes, these egg roll wrappers are made with a flour, water and egg batter and cooked in the frying pan.

Banana, kiwi, peach, mango and fresh strawberries make up this Chinese fruit salad, sprinkled with sugar and five-spice powder.

Sesame oil – everything you need to know about this must have ingredient in Chinese wok cooking, along with a photo and recipes using sesame oil.

Fried Wonton – A host of Chinese seasonings, from oyster sauce to sesame oil, add extra flavor to this easy appetizer. Fried wonton recipe