The Chicken Tikka Masala Origin Story Chicken Tikka Masala was supposedly born in Glasgow when a customer complained about his chicken curry being dry. To remedy this situation, the restaurant chef added some tomato soup to the mix and VOILA! This British-Indian dish was born. Many people speculate on whether or not this is actually…
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Easy Tomato Basil Sauce
Pizza, pasta and more This tomato basil sauce is as versatile as it is quick and easy to make. Use it as a base for your homemade pizza or pour it over some pasta for a quick meal. I personally love it spooned over crispy chicken to make Chicken Parmesan. Just take…
Spicy Spanish Chorizo and Tomato Pasta Sauce
Salty Spanish Chorizo in a light garlic and tomato sauce with a bit of added heat. Serve over pasta for a delicious and easy meal.
Pork Banh Mi (Vietnamese Pork Sandwich)
My happy place is under a beach umbrella on Ang Bang Beach near Hoi An, Vietnam. The sand is soft and white and the water is warm. Locals rent out lounge chairs complete with umbrella and deliver cold drinks and homemade food straight to you from their own fridges…
Spicepaw’s Spag Bol
Spaghetti Bolognese, aka spag bol, is not just pasta with meat sauce but is actually the ultimate comfort food in the UK. For a Brit, a plate of spag bol tastes like childhood and a mother’s love and the comfort of coming in from the cold on a rainy day to sit in a…
Pork Cannelloni with Chorizo Sauce and Bechamel
The warmth and comfort of cannelloni Cannelloni always connotes a feeling of comfort and heartiness that I can’t think of any other pasta dish as having. I love the softness of the pasta, the creamy bechamel, the tang of the sauce all wrapped around a meaty or cheesy center. It’s a tasty meal in…
BLT sushi rolls
Why on Earth would you make BLT sushi rolls? Years ago, I took a sushi-making class with a friend of mine. After the class, I started practicing my new skills. I bought sushi-grade fish to roll up and experimented with different types of Korean gimbap. Then, I started to think, ‘What else could I…
John Dory poached in a spicy tomato, chili and wine broth
I love John Dory. Not the person…I don’t know anyone by that name. No, I love the fish. That’s right, I am in love with a fish named John Dory and I seriously can’t believe I’ve gone this far in my life without trying it until this year. …
Roasted Red Pepper and Tomato Pasta Bake with Meatballs
I was never a big fan of casseroles. Aside from a good lasagna or baked cannelloni, I never really saw the appeal of this type of American cuisine. Casseroles from my childhood experience were often times mushy, homogenous and bland despite being doctored with cans of condensed soup. I mean, has anyone…