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Kimchi amps up leftover fried rice

Kimchi amps up leftover fried rice

- by Associated Press

Kimchi is a powerhouse Korean ingredient of seasoned cabbage packing spice, crunch and that savory umami factor that comes from fermented foods. It transforms whatever meal it’s added to, and we treat the richly flavorful liquid it’s packed in as a separate ingredient.

Smart shopping at Mlight Smart Mart

Smart shopping at Mlight Smart Mart

- by Republica

With the tagline 'Be Smart & Buy Smart', Mlight Smart Mart has been operating for 16 hours per day since October. This newly established mart is situated in Banasthali and is one stop destination for locals to get their grocery items.

7 steps to cure your hangover

7 steps to cure your hangover

- by Agencies

Hangovers begin after blood alcohol levels start to fall. In fact, according to some experts, the worst symptoms occur when levels reach zero.

Season, then sear steak for better tacos

Season, then sear steak for better tacos

- by Associated Press

After years of debating whether marinades are worth the effort, we’ve decided to mostly skip them, especially when it comes to steak on a weeknight.

Miso adds richness to chicken salad

Miso adds richness to chicken salad

- by Associated Press

The shortcut to a tastier salad does not reside in those plastic premixed bottles. Oil and vinegar work in a pinch, but at Milk Street we’ve discovered a world of simple salad dressings that go well beyond the basic vinaigrette.

The Chimney restaurant reopened

The Chimney restaurant reopened

- by Republica

Hotel Yak & Yeti has reopened The Chimney restaurant and its contemporary terraces. According to a press statement released by the hotel the restaurant serves Western and Asian cuisines in an up-scale and architecturally rich indoor seating yet simultaneously offers casual and comfortable alfresco dining experience on it’s newly built outdoor terraces.

A good char balances veggie’s sweetness

A good char balances veggie’s sweetness

- by Associated Press

Burnt food is every cook’s nightmare, but you shouldn’t be afraid of a good char. It’s a fine line, but charring sweeter vegetables such as corn or sweet potatoes builds flavor by introducing a bit of bitterness that balances their natural sugars.

North African spices amp up Italian pasta sauce

North African spices amp up Italian pasta sauce

- by Associated Press

Many Americans think of only a handful of countries when they hear the word Mediterranean. But that sea is surrounded by a diverse set of peoples and cuisines that have been blending — deliciously — for millennia.

Gearing up for 'The Himalayan Vegan festival 2022'

Gearing up for 'The Himalayan Vegan festival 2022'

- by Republica

World Vegan Organization Nepal and Nepal Vegetarian Association are all set to organize 'The Himalayan Vegan festival 2022' and 'The World Vegan Organization's 7th annual International conference'.

Lemony marinade does double duty for roasted chicken

Lemony marinade does double duty for roasted chicken

- by Associated Press

In the market squares of Sicily and Calabria, street vendors baste thick swordfish chops with a bright blend of lemon juice and olive oil, grilling them over smoldering coals and filling the air with an alluring mix of char and sweet. The simple, ancient combination is called salmoriglio, and it’s the primary way fish is served in southern Italy.

Powerhouse ingredients amp up mild chicken

Powerhouse ingredients amp up mild chicken

- by Associated Press

Mild chicken pairs perfectly with assertive seasonings, so we often search out ingredients that deliver bold, one-stroke flavor solutions. For a stir-fry packed with tons of savoriness, a combination of Chinese oyster sauce and Korean gochujang, a fermented red chili paste, delivers just that, plus a balancing, pleasant sweetness.

Scrumptious lunch at Yak & Yeti

Scrumptious lunch at Yak & Yeti

- by Republica

With the lifting of the prohibitory orders in the Kathmandu Valley from Wednesday, gradually people have started to get back to normal routine of life including commuting to work and enjoying lunch with colleagues, friends or business partners.

Diner leaves $10,000 tip for workers at Florida restaurant

Diner leaves $10,000 tip for workers at Florida restaurant

- by Associated Press

A diner at a north Florida restaurant gathered the staff of 10 together to thank them for their hard work before leaving them a $10,000 tip to share. It happened last Tuesday night as the man, his wife and son finished their dinner at the Wahoo Seafood Grill, the Gainesville Sun reported.

New Asian American bakeries find bicultural sweet spot

New Asian American bakeries find bicultural sweet spot

- by Associated Press

For some Asian Americans, the dim sum cookie at Sunday Bakeshop here will taste like childhood. It looks like a typical sugar cookie except with sesame seeds on top. But bite into the creamy, red bean center and it’s reminiscent of the fried, filled sesame balls served at a Chinese dim sum restaurant.

Palestinian twins open cafe in converted jet in West Bank

Palestinian twins open cafe in converted jet in West Bank

- by Associated Press

Few Palestinians in the occupied West Bank get to board an airplane these days. The territory has no civilian airport and those who can afford a plane ticket must catch their flights in neighboring Jordan. But just outside the northern city of Nablus, a pair of twins is offering people the next best thing

Pisto manchego, Spain’s answer to ratatouille

Pisto manchego, Spain’s answer to ratatouille

- by Associated Press

In the kitchens of a trendy Madrid dinner theater called Florida Retiro, chef Joaquin Felipe introduced us to pisto manchego, a colorful combination of sautéed summer vegetables that is Spain’s answer to French ratatouille.

Weeknight pasta comes with tasty shortcut

Weeknight pasta comes with tasty shortcut

- by Associated Press

On the Italian island of Sardinia, we were smitten with a richly flavored pasta with ground pork and wild fennel. It came loaded with a host of spices and herbs, including parsley, black pepper, fennel seed, paprika, red pepper flakes, onion and salt.