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Tandoori Chicken – The Busy (Lazy?) American Version

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June 26, 11:06 AM

by Chef John, Cooking Examiner

Tandoori chicken gets is name from the clay oven it is traditionally cooked in, the Tandoor. The chicken is marinated in yogurt and an incredibly complex mix of spices, and then roasted in the extremely hot tandoor oven. The results are one of the world’s great culinary experiences. “Real” Indian Chefs spend hour’s carefully preparing their spices for this dish. Most make there own version of a “Garam Masala,” which translates to “hot spice.” There are literally thousands of variations, but the most common ingredients are; cumin, coriander, green cardamom seed and/or black cardamom pods, cinnamon, cloves, ginger, nutmeg, mace, dried hot chili peppers, sesame, mustard seeds, bay leaves, and turmeric.

To do this properly the Chefs buy the whole seeds and pods of the various spices, they carefully toast and/or roast them, and then grind them right before they are to be used. Some even grind them by hand using a mortar and pestle. Of course, we busy American cooks unfortunately don’t have time for all that (or so we claim), and can buy an already mixed Tandoori spice package. Look for the words “Tandoori Spice” and/or “Garam Masala,” or as my package was labeled “Tandoori Masala.” These spice mixes are available at the major supermarkets (or specialty food stores, if you’re lucky enough to live near a large city), but can really vary in quality. Please make sure you check the label carefully, and that it contains most, if not all, of the spices listed above. Some of the cheaper, lower-quality versions are nothing more than hot pepper and turmeric.

This recipe is from my blog, Food Wishes Video Recipes.
Topics: chicken , spicy , tandoori , grilled

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Krafty chicken stir-fry recipe

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November 25, 12:37 PM

There are times when we must suppress our inner gourmet, and use a few shortcuts. This chicken stir-fry is a great example. It's super easy, tastes great, and there's no overly complicated, multi-ingredient sauce to make - thanks to...salad dressing?.... Read More
Topics: poultry

A simple beef pot roast recipe with vegetable ragout

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November 22, 1:49 PM

A super-simple beef pot roast recipe where the juices from the meat and aromatic vegetables create a flavorful sauce. Great cool weather comfort food at its best. For more info: This recipe is from my blog, Food Wishes Video Recipes. There you'll... Read More
Topics: beef , main courses

Holiday pumpkin bread - you want it, but you don't knead it!

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November 18, 1:51 PM

I may never knead bread again, ever. I'd heard about this mythical no-knead bread method for years, but never got around to trying it. Like many cooks, I just assumed that how in the world could any decent bread be made without kneading. It just didn't... Read More
Topics: baking

How to cook a turkey: part 2 - all about the gravy

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November 14, 2:31 AM

This is Part 2 in the How to Cook a Turkey miniseries. We join the turkey in progress, with about an hour left to cook. As you'll see, the foil is removed, the turkey browns beautifully, and then it’s time to get our gravy on. I hope this video... Read More
Topics: poultry

How to cook a turkey: part 1 - a no-fail method for people that would rather watch football than was

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November 10, 10:43 AM

The biggest myth in all of American cookery is the belief that a juicy, perfectly cooked turkey is difficult for the novice cook to achieve. This video recipe for how to cook a turkey will show a very easy method for producing a moist, delicious,... Read More
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Meaty mushroom veggie burger - the least terrible veggie burger ever!

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November 6, 1:34 AM

Most veggie burgers are dismally dry, flavorless discs of disappointment. Especially the ones burger joints serve just to spite their vegetarian customers. Well, things may be changing. This video recipe shows how to make a meaty, juicy, delicious... Read More
Topics: sandwiches , vegetarian

Great Grandma C's Pane di Granoturco - Italian bread with corn meal

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November 3, 10:10 AM

My Great Grandmother's secret recipe for corn meal spiked bread. Perfect for soup and chili! For more info: This recipe is from my blog, Food Wishes Video Recipes. There you'll find the ingredient amounts, as well as more foodie fun.... Read More
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A real "iron" chef - a hotel room grilled ham and cheese

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October 29, 5:24 PM

The reason late night hotel food is overpriced and of questionable quality is the simple fact that you are a captive clientele. If you want a grilled ham and cheese at 2AM, you're going to pay dearly for it - probably twice. Besides, this is fun to... Read More
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The sacred tamale - another victim of the American casserole

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October 24, 12:51 PM

Real tamales take hours of careful preparation, using secret formulas perfected over generations. They are more ritual than recipe. This video recipe for hot tamale pie is further proof that we Americans can take any sacred ethnic recipe, and turn it... Read More
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