A Chile-Blessed Christmas Around the World

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By Nancy Gerlach, Fiery Foods & Barbecue Central Food Editor Emeritus Editor’s Note: Nancy Gerlach and her husband Jeff retired a few years ago and now live in Yucatan, Mexico. The illustration at left is by Cyd Riley. Recipes: Posole (Pork and Posole Corn) Glazed Gammon (South African Glazed Ham) Jamaican Rice and Peas Linguine con le Vongole (Linguine with …

You Can Be on the Food Network!

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Love to watch the Food Network but can’t cook as well as your favorite star? Now’s your chance to have your grilling question answered, possibly even in person! Inspired by letters from fans, Dear Food Network features top chefs answering your cooking concerns, problems and challenges.  Guy and Giada are here to help improve your recipes and grilling skills!  The …

Thailand: Making “Chile Water”

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Nam phrik, literally "chile water," is the name of a family of spicy dips or relishes from Thailand. Normally eaten with rice and fresh or parboiled vegetables, nam phriks are well known to all Thais but rarely seem to make it out of the country. They can even be hard to find in Thai restaurants in Thailand. They are generally …

Making Thailand’s “Chile Water”

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Making Thailand’s “Chile Water” Story and Photos by Austin Bush     Recipes  Nam Plaa Phrik  Nam Phrik Ong  Nam Phrink Kapi with Fresh and Fried Vegetables  Nam Phrik Num      A Variety of Nam Phriks and Other Ingredientsin the Market in Satun, Southern Thailand  The first Thai dish I ever learned to make is probably the simplest Thai …

Ted Nugent: Hunter, Gatherer, Griller

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Ted Nugent rocks. Ted Nugent hunts. Ted Nugent fights relentlessly in support of the Second Amendment. He has received praise from President Bush and Tom Ridge, amongst others, for being "a good man" and exemplifying "the founding principles of this great nation." He writes without regard for traditional spelling. He eats squirrel… Molly Wales reports, here. "The Nuge" Meets "The …