
When it come to Indian food, it’s hard to get more authentic than dal. This recipe calls for red lentils, but I have also made it successfully with chana dal. Those who own a …
Recipes from around the world and reviews of specific ethnic cooking ingredients.

When it come to Indian food, it’s hard to get more authentic than dal. This recipe calls for red lentils, but I have also made it successfully with chana dal. Those who own a …

Anyone who as traveled to the Southwest has seen the strange and unique cactus that is known as the prickly pear. At certain times of year, this plant sprouts brilliant magenta berries which are used to make everything from jelly, to flavored teas to prickly pear margaritas.

One of our favorite types of cuisine is Thai. In fact, it’s one of the few types of food that routinely tempted us to eat out more than we would have otherwise budgeted for. While we’re committed to financial discipline as we rebuild savings after the flood losses, we really wanted to find a way to enjoy Thai food at home.

This is similar to a Thai dish we enjoy quite often. Its seasonings are slightly different of course, giving it the Chinese flavor required. Because the protein in this dish is used so sparingly, it definitely …

Looking for something new to try for dinner? Want to take pasta night to the next level? Garofalo pasta is stepping up to the plate. I’ll be giving away a gift pack of three different pasta types in a give away contest. Wondering how to enter? It’s easy. Read on. (**Contest winner has been determined – Congratulations to Maximizing Money**)

Jonesing for Thai food? Curtailing your restaurant budget so you can actually take a trip the country? Here’s a simple, three ingredient recipe you can use to enjoy the flavor of Thailand over a humble bowl of rice. Read on.

Love the taste of olive oil but wish it was a bit more spreadable? Enjoy the health benefits but craving the convenience of margarine? This patented product from France has olive oil available as an affordable gourmet spread.


Snag a great deal on some avocados? Dying to rip into them, but they aren’t quite soft enough to mash for sandwich spread or guacamole yet? Here’s a simple answer I came up with this weekend when the same situation came up at our house.

This recipe from Betty Rosbottom’s Sunday Soup cookbook is a simple affordable way to get the flavors of Thailand on your table.