AMERICAN FIZZY SOUR CHERRY LEMONADE WITH RUM

This lemonade is spiked with white rum to make a refreshing summer cocktail, but alcohol is optional. One batch will completely fill your blender. If more is needed, make multiple batches rather than doubling or tripling the recipe.

2 lbs fresh sour cherries, stemmed
2 cups fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 cups ( Read more... )

Bavaria is one of Germany's 16 federal states and shares international borders with Austria, the Czech Republic and Switzerland. Due to long independence (until 1871), Bavarians have always maintained a strong national identity. Some features of Bavarian culture and mentality are remarkably distinct from the rest of Germany, and so is some of the ( Read more... )

JAPANESE PORK SATE
Serves 4

1 pound boneless pork loin
2 tablespoons peanut butter
1/2 cup minced onion
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
Dash of hot pepper sauce

Cut pork into 1/2 inch cubes. Blend remaining ingredients together. Marinate pork in mixture for 10 minutes ( Read more... )

PENNE WITH GRILLED SHRIMP, ASPARAGUS AND PINE NUTS
Serves 6

This is a light combination of penne, fresh asparagus, and grilled shrimp. Toss everything together just before serving and top with toasted pine nuts.

3/8 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
2 tablespoons dry white wine
1 tablespoon ( Read more... )

SPICY INDIAN POTATOES WITH SESAME SEEDS
Til Ke Aloo

4-6 servings.

8 medium potatoes
6 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
2 teaspoons black mustard seeds
4 tablespoons sesame seeds
1 teaspoon salt
Pinch of cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice

Boil unpeeled potatoes until tender, takes about 20 minutes. Drain and allow to cool ( Read more... )

Bahia cooking from Brazil is influenced by the Native Indians, Africans, Portuguese, Chinese and Lebanese and traditionally incorporates malagueta peppers, habaneros, and bird peppers. This dish is more on the mild and garlicky side with coconut milk and regular bell peppers.

BAHIAN SHRIMP STEW
Serves 4.

1 pound Jumbo Bay Shrimp
2 medium onions, ( Read more... )