New Ways to Prepare Flavorful Beef: Biriyani, Curry Powder, Beef Kabobs
While cooking a well-loved recipe this weekend, we realized that it was time to put together a list of the spices that were running low along with some items needed to try new recipes. Finding all of the ingredients required to cook a wide variety of ethnic foods is sometimes difficult, or at least time consuming. We have been very pleased with the both the range of products and the quality of spices and speciality food items from Rafal Spice Company. If you have ever had problems finding speciality items, call them for a catalog (800-228-4276).
The recipes this week were shared many, many years ago by a friend from Tanzania who requested them from his family. Following Nizar's move to the States, he convinced his sisters and mother to write down his favorite recipes and send them, along with the necessary spices, for him to try. He was kind enough to cook a number of the recipes for friends and also make copies of all the recipes. We have updated the techniques of some of the recipes for ease of use, but the descriptions and comments on the dishes ("and there you have your pilau which waters your mouth") are something we enjoy every time we use Nizar's recipes. Over the next couple of months we will be sharing some of the recipes we have received from friends around the country. We always enjoy trying new dishes and would like to hear from any of you who have recipes you are willing to share.
