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Kheer [ Indian Rice Pudding ]

Ingredients 1/3 cup basmati rice 4 cups whole milk 1/4 cup white sugar 1/2 tsp ground cardamom 1 oz golden raisins 1/4 cup sliced almonds 1 tbsp shredded coconut Preparation Rinse the rice until the water runs clear. Soak the rice for 20 minutes, then drain it with a...

Pork Tenderloin with Red Chimichurri Sauce

Ingredients 3 large cloves garlic, peeled 1 large shallot, very finely chopped 1/2 cup each loosely packed fresh parsley and cilantro 1/3 cup (about 4 ounces) jar roasted red peppers Big pinch Kosher salt & pepper 1 teaspoon ground cumin 1 tablespoon smoked...

Bob’s Slow Cooked BBQ Beans

There are two schools of thought when it comes to beans served with BBQ. The first wants beans that taste smokey, like the BBQ. Generally these will be pinto beans. The second wants something to contrast the BBQ, usually with smaller beans and a vinegary, sweet,...

Mojito [ Drank My First in Havana ]

I first tasted a Mojito in Havana, Cuba while staying at the Hotel Nacional. I saw one handed to the couple sitting next to us at the pool and asked the waiter what it was. It turns out to be something of the national drink there. There’s nothing like the light...