Chicken Tikka Masala is a popular “Indian” dish that was most likely developed in England by Bangladeshi nationals who emigrated there. Other stories say it was invented in Glasgow, Scotland by a Bangladeshi restaurant chef trying to make a diner happy who had complained that the restaurant’s chicken tikka was too dry—hence, the tomato cream…
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Savory Herb Shortbread Crackers
Here are some really good shortbread crackers with herbs. I found this recipe here, and decided to give them a try. Making these fits in with my tirade about ridiculously expensive crackers at the local high-end, rip-off supermarket, which I’d sooner smash in the face than shop at. Lest I digress too much, these crackers…
Graham-cracker Bites
Here’s a great recipe from that trusted site, Serious Eats. They rarely steer you wrong, and these sweets are no exception. I don’t have a lot to say about them, except that it’s weird that they don’t call for tempering the chocolate before dipping (not that I could successfully do it). Although they do add…