One of the more interesting (and less intimidating) recipes in The Complete Curry Cookbook is the Fried Pork Curry. Pork may seem an unusual ingredient for a curry, given that many of the predominant religions in Asia forbid it. And while it is certainly off-limits for observant Hindus and Muslims, pork is quite common……
Ingredient: cinnamon stick
Orange-Spiced Pot Roast (Oklahoma, 1970s adapted)
Orange-Spiced Pot Roast is a standout in Adventures in Food. Most of the Main Dish recipes are practical weeknight meals, and most play it safe with the contemporary American palate. Orange-Spiced Pot Roast is neither – it’s a special occasion Sunday recipe with a “real South American flavor” and “elegant enough for informal dinner parties.” ……
Spiced Cranberry Shrub
A “shrub” is a vinegary fruit syrup, made from roughly equal amounts of fruits, vinegar, and sugar. Mixed with soda they offer a complex and (usually) non-alcoholic alternative to bottled pop, or can be used as a mixer in more adult beverages. The basic formula is crazy simple and the variants are endless. Spiced Cranberry……