International Food

What are some good items to have on hand for Indian cooking?

Indian food features strong, spicy flavors with sweet and smoky undertones. Essentials to have on hand for Indian cooking include basmati rice to pair with meats and sauces and chapati flour for making naan flatbreads. Other staples for Indian cuisine include jaggery (which is similar to brown sugar), coconut milk, yogurt, sesame oil, and chickpeas. Just some of the spices to collect for Indian cooking include anise seed, bay leaves, cardamom, cinnamon, coriander, cloves, cumin, curry powder, and ginger. Some dairy products to look for include ghee (a clarified butter used in Indian cooking) and paneer cheese.

What are tapas?

Tapas are hot or cold Spanish snacks or appetizers. Served in bars and restaurants in Spain, tapas often come with an alcoholic beverage like sangria or beer. Kinds of Spanish tapas that people enjoy cooking at home are roasted potatoes with rojo (red) sauce, tortilla Espanola (a potato and egg dish), and chorizo al vino (chorizo sausage cooked in wine).

What are some easy Asian dishes for grilling?

One easy way to enjoy Asian flavors on the grill is by using store-bought marinades and cooked white or brown rice. Marinate pork chops in your favorite sweet and sour sauce. Thread thin strips of chicken breast onto skewers and marinate in a sweet ginger sesame sauce. Or, smother a steak in Korean barbecue sauce. Grilled and served over rice, these dishes take little effort and taste delicious.