Ethnic
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Middle Eastern Chickpea Salad
Lately I have had a serious craving for Lebanese food. I have been dreaming about it, and my mouth waters simply at the thought of the truly delicious flavors of middle eastern food.…
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Filipino Torta
I was first introduced to the torta while vacationing in Hilton Head, South Carolina roughly 7 years ago. A lot of our family members filled the vacation home near the beach. I believe…
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Chicken Tikka
Forget the tandoor, we pretty much don’t have access to one. The killer clay oven that gets really hot and cooks your chicken tikka or paranthas, chapati, or other wonderful bread. Forget about…
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Volcano Chicken – Milwaukee Style
Back in the day, the King and I restaurant in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was possibly my wife and I’s favorite Thai restaurant. We have many dates there, before getting married, and it is just…
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Filipino Shrimp
I am not sure how to properly title this excellent shrimp dish, but my wife wanted me to give it the name Filipino Shrimp, for a couple of reasons. First and foremost the…
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Afritada – Filipino Pork Stew
A few months back we had our cousins over for dinner. It was really a potluck event, and as they make really great pasta dishes, we were fortunate to encounter a Filipino dish…
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Pancit Canton
My surrounding family consists of primarily Filipino decent. Many of my dishes are stemmed from flavors of their dishes, and much of their food is really good, especially the snack-like items like lumpia,…
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Spanakopita – Spinach and Feta Cheese Pie
Who does not love phlyllo dough (filo dough)? Seriously. Paper thin sheets of unleavened flour dough, typically brushed with butter or olive oil, and baked until golden brown. You could figure out so…
