The veggies are chopped. The spices are ground. Lets fire up the stove!
In order to understand chilaquiles, think tortilla casserole or lasagna. Layers and layers of tortilla chips with sauce and toppings sandwiched in between. Just like any sandwich, lasagna or casserole, chilaquiles are susceptible to variations depending on taste and/or preferences. The Chips You have two options: Buy tortillas from your local grocery store and make […]
One bite of this Vegetarian Soft Tofu Stew is enough to impess upon your mind the meaning of the elusive word Umami. What is Umami? There’s Salt & Sweet & Sour & Spicy & Bitter. But then there’s the not-so-easy-to-define sixth flavor–Umami. It rolls off the tongue with ease, but what does it actually mean? […]
What is Vermicelli? Super thin noodles that can be made from semolina-wheat, durum-wheat, rice flour, or some combination of these flours. They cook very very swiftly. Why This Recipe? The a.m. hours can be a stressful time–getting ready for work, packing lunches, juggling the demands of toddlers preparing the morning meal. This 10 Min. Indian […]
Chinese Fried Rice or Chinese Fried Rice? Which one? I love my Chinese take-out. But it wasn’t until I stepped away from it that I started appreciating the depth and complexity of Chinese cuisine. There was Chinese Fried Rice at Spicytown and there was Chinese Fried Rice at Szchewan Gourmet. It was there at Little […]