If you’re looking to explore the savory side of smoked pumpkin instead of the sweet (like we did with the smoked pumpkin pie), soup is a great start.
Pilau Kabuli (Chicken and Rice)
Chicken is not an everyday dish in Afghanistan, as few are raised, and they are only served at very special meals. Parts can be used, or an entire chicken.
The Earliest Mole Sauce
Why wouldn’t the cooks of the prehistoric, ash-covered village of Cerén in El Salvador have developed sauces to serve over meats and vegetables? After all, there is evidence that curry mixtures were in existence thousands of years ago in what is now India, and we have to assume that Native Americans experimented with all available ingredients. Perhaps this mole sauce …
Spicy Morel Sauce for Meat and Poultry
This sauce does wonders for any roasted meat, including beef, pork, lamb, elk, and venison. It is also terrific on roasted chicken or turkey.
Jamaican Rum Punch
Nothing tastes better on a hot day than a good Jamaican rum punch.
Superhot Bloody Maria
Cooking with superhots is no joke and our story on how to cook with superhot peppers has some great guidelines for doing so.
Grilled Veal Steaks with Olive-Tomato Relish
Look for veal with a fine grain and creamy pink color, any fat covering should be milky white.