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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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Garlic ginger basil salmon - a food stylist's nightmare

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October 11, 6:02 PM

This very delicious salmon video recipe features a classic flavor profile from Southeast Asia - garlic, ginger, and basil - all playing together in a slightly sweet, slightly spicy sauce. People are always looking for easy and quick salmon recipes,... Read More
Topics: seafood , main courses

Caramel apple pie recipe - getting down with the Pillsbury Doughboy

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October 7, 2:11 PM

This caramel apple recipe is super easy, but very unusual in it's construction. It contains no flour or other starch in the filling to bind it together. The texture of the filling is basically caramelized apples, glued together with a very glossy, very... Read More
Topics: dessert

Salvadorian chicken and pepper stew

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October 5, 2:35 PM

Sometimes it's fun to cook a recipe that ignores the standard techniques that usually rule the production of my food. This recipe is a simple boiled chicken - no browning, no deglazing, no reducing, and no layering of flavors. As you'll see, you just... Read More
Topics: main courses , poultry

Budget Beef Bourguignon: succulent beef stewed in cheap merlot

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October 1, 11:19 AM

When the weather cools, and I see football on television, I think of two things; hey, look at the size of that guy's neck, and, this is a great time of year to make stew. This video recipe for Beef Merlot is one of my favorites, and a take-off on the... Read More
Topics: beef , main courses , video recipes

Foodbuzz 24-item tasting menu: Part 3

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September 29, 6:15 PM

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
Topics: video recipes

Foodbuzz 24-item tasting menu: Part 2

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September 26, 11:35 AM

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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Is this 24-item tasting menu a world's record?

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September 24, 1:28 PM

Photo (c) John Mitzewich This three-part video series chronicles an epic, 24-item tasting menu, done for Foodbuzz's "24 Meals, 24 Hours, 24 Blog Posts" global “live blogging” event. Foodbuzz's mission for this event was described... Read More
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September 18, 3:17 PM

john What a great time of year for a crock of French onion soup. Who can resist that bubbling raft of Gruyere cheese covering the rich, aromatic broth? It's too bad you get to experience one of life's great culinary treat so rarely. That surge of excitement,... Read More
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Homemade Asian barbecue sauce and marinade beats the bottle

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Asian barbecue sauce photo (c) John Mitzewich Some store-bought sauces and condiments make sense. Ketchup, mayo, and mustard can all be made, but in general, for your average home cook, the price and convenience of these prepared foods doesn't usually... Read More
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