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Don't worry if you've bought too large a piece of ginger root. Fresh ginger stores well.

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Kabocha Soboroni - 19 Aug 2008

Kaz Okochi, owner-chef of Kaz Sushi Bistro, turns familiar squash into an unfamiliar Japanese food delight that makes an interesting appetizer or a side for more familiar American fish dishes or grills. read more...

Pork Potstickers in Black Vinegar Sauce - 14 Apr 2008

Scott Drewno, chef of The Source by Wolfgang Puck's recipe may look complicated. But it's just a long ingredients list. Once you have them assembled, the cooking is quick and the folding of the wrappers easy. Just turn on some music and invite the friends who'll be eating them to give you a hand. read more...

Fish Mappas - 4 Apr 2008

The flavor of this Indian fish recipe from Nilesh Singhvi, chef of The Bombay Club, is layered with different spices but its heat level is mellowed by coconut milk. Reduce it even further, if you wish, by cutting back on the chilis. read more...

Maxim's Supermarket* - 31 Mar 2008

There's no shortage of Oriental and Asian markets in the area. But some of them offer a little extra. At Maxim's, it's the take-out food counter. It's packed with dishes some of which you need to be a little adventurous to try, like tripe, and various parts of the inner pig that look like Captain Davy Jones' face in 'Pirates of the Caribbean'. But there's also a wonderful stewed pork picnic cut that's been marinated and slow-cooked until it's almost purple which wouldn't upset the most conservative eater. And there are noodles and vegetable dishes, along with fried fish and chicken dishes that would frighten no-one. $4.25 buys you your choice of three dishes for a take-out meal in a box. read more...

Eden Center unscrambled - 22 Mar 2008

If you want a trip to Vietnam without leaving the area, head out to the Eden Center on Wilson Boulevard at Seven Corners, just before Route 50 and Route 7 intersect. You won't hear English spoken. The music blaring from the outdoor speakers comes from a local Vietnamese radio station. It's packed with Vietnamese tailors, jewelers, video stores, Chinese medicine practitioners and more. This is the list of food-related outlets, to eat at or to buy ingredients for your home-cooked Vietnamese feast. read more...

Tandoori Marinade - 7 Jan 2008

When Ricky Moore was the chef at IndeBleu, this was his recipe for Tandoori Marinade. It's a healthy way to add zip to fish, chicken, steak or chops without too many extra calories. read more...

Ginger - fresh - 28 Nov 2007

Don't worry if you've bought too large a piece of ginger root. Fresh ginger stores well. read more...

Greek specialties - 28 Nov 2007

Greek specialties are stocked by most Middle East markets. But if you want to shop as though you were in Greece, head for International Market & Bakery on a Saturday. read more...

Ginger Beer - 20 Nov 2007

Ginger beer is a refreshing, spicy soda that originated in the Caribbean, easily made at home. You just need to keep feeding its 'mother'... read more...

Lamb Roganjosh - 19 Nov 2007

Don't be deterred by the number of spices in Vikram Sunderam's recipe. Once you've assembled them, the chef of Rasika's Indian lamb stew takes no more time to make than an ordinary stewed meat dish. But it's so much more mouth-watering. read more...

Slow Braised Beef Short Ribs - 16 Nov 2007

Who ever says 'No' to a comforting dish of slow-cooked beef packed with flavor falling off bones? It doesn't need to be below freezing to reach for this recipe from Brian McBride, chef of The Blue Duck Tavern. It's good with a salad in high summer, too. read more...

Congee - 9 Nov 2007

The Chinese choose congee for breakfast, a warm porridge-like dish of rice. You have to be a fan of squidgy, slurpy food to be a fan of this. If you are, it offers a good background for your favorite Chinese crunchy bits, like dried fish or pickled vegetables. read more...

Lentils & dhals unravelled - 4 Nov 2007

Which dhals are which? And which lentils, pulses and dhals are best for which dish? read more...

Peggy Thompson - Chef of DISH
Peggy Thompson, chef at DISH, worked as a meeting planner before going to culinary school. Boredom inspired her to start a new career, and through it she found more than just good food.
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