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A Simple Summer Sauce From Italy
Pesto, once an exotic Italian sauce, is now so common and popular that it can be found ready-made on supermarket shelves. But it's much better home-made, and easy to make, especially in the summer when tomatoes are at their best.
Salty, Sweet, Sour, Bitter and – Umami?
The four basic tastes – salty, sweet, sour and bitter – are familiar to us, but so is umami, the Japanese name for "the fifth taste" that doesn't have a name in the West. Includes recipe for Mushroom, Green Pepper and Onion Omelet.
An Irish Classic for St. Patrick's Day
Irish chefs have gained the respect of world food connoisseurs, but they have not forgotten their roots. So although pub food has been joined by haute cuisine, homely traditional dishes still hold their place.
The French Enlightenment
As nutrition-conscious cooks around the world change their cooking methods to create lighter meals, certain cuisines seem to present more of a challenge than others. French food, with its customary reliance on cream, lard and butter is an obvious example.
Top of the Mornin' with Irish Scones
The Irish have the Blarney Stone and the gift of gab. They also have a genius for turning simple, unassuming ingredients into dishes glowing with comfort and flavor.
The Benefits of Getting All Steamed Up
If your only experience with Chinese food has been from the neighborhood carry-out, you may be surprised that the traditional Asian diet is known for its balance of health and flavor. Includes recipe for Steamed Chicken with Red and Yellow Bell Pepper.
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