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India, officially the Republic of India, is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country in the world. Half of India borders the ocean: the Indian Ocean on the south, the Arabian Sea on the southwest, and the Bay of Bengal on the southeast. It shares land borders with Pakistan, China, Nepal, and Bhutan, Bangladesh and Myanmar. Indian cuisine has been influenced by many factors, including region, climate, religion, trade and colonization. It reflects an 8,000-year history of various groups and cultures. Early diet in India mainly ...

Kiwi fruit is originally from the Far East, having been grown in what is now modern-day China for many centuries. At the turn of the 20th Century, in 1904, that it arrived on New Zealand shores, when New Zealand school principal Isabel Fraser brought some kiwifruit seeds back from her travels. Kiwi, (Actinidia deliciosa) is also called kiwifruit or Chinese gooseberry and woody vine. The plant is native to mainland China and Taiwan and is also grown commercially in New Zealand and California. Kiwi is an ellipsoidal fruit and is a true berry. It has fuzzy brownish green skin. There is a firm ...

The rutabaga is a sweet and nutrient-packed, root vegetable. Originating in the 17th century, it’s a hybrid between a turnip and a wild cabbage. Many people confuse the turnips and rutabagas, but there are some key differences. Both vegetables have a slightly bitter flavor that’s similar to cabbage, but rutabagas are sweeter and milder when eaten raw. When cooked, rutabagas become more-savory, yet still sweet—almost like a rich potato. At only 66 calories per cup, rutabagas make a great, low-cal snack or side. Rutabagas, which are high in vitamin C and fiber, which make them a great ...

53 Huckleberry Recipes in This Cookbook Huckleberries are tasty small, round berries that resemble blueberries. In fact, in some parts of the United States, huckleberries are sometimes called blueberries and blueberries might be called huckleberries. Different species of huckleberries range in color from bright red to dark purple to blue. Huckleberries can be added to pies, jam, muffins, pancakes or sauces. They are the official state fruit of Idaho. This cookbook is full of delicious huckleberry recipes. Recipes Include: Huckleberry Muffins Huckleberry Preserves Huckleberry Coffee Cake ...

The Daiquirí is a frozen cocktail popular in island vacation spots and during the summer. Daiquirí named after a beach in Cuba after being invented by an American mining engineer named Jennings Cox, who was in Cuba at the time of the Spanish–American War. It was then introduced daiquiri to clubs in New York. Originally the drink was served in a tall glass packed with cracked ice. A teaspoon of sugar was poured over the ice, and the juice of one or two limes was squeezed over the sugar. Two or three ounces of white rum completed the mixture. The glass was then frosted with a long-handled...

Edamame is a young soybean still in the pod that is harvested early. Edamame originally came from East Asia. They are boiled or steamed and may be served with salt or other condiments. In Japan they are usually blanched. It contains complete protein, calcium, vitamin C, and other key nutrients. It can be eaten alone as a tasty snack or put them in soups, stir-fry and other dishes. Since edamame are soybeans, they are one of the best sources of soy. Soy is rich in phytoestrogens known as isoflavones. Soy isoflavones can produce estrogen-like activity in the body by mimicking the effects of ...

Winter Acorn Squash CookbookAcorn squash is a winter gourd that is in the same family as pumpkin, spaghetti squash and butternut squash. It is low calorie and very tasty There are many health benefits to eating acorn squash. It is rich in nutrients such as fiber, vitamin C, potassium and magnesium. It helps protect against heart disease and diabetes. Acorn squash is a great staple that can be shredded, mashed, baked or stuffed. There are a wide variety of flavors that can be added to each preferred preparation method to give you an endless variety of meals. The seeds can also be extracted ...

Delicious Lobster Recipes in This CookbookMelt some butter, put on a bib and crack open this collection of delicious succulent lobster recipes. You don’t need to fear using lobster in cooking and it is often quite affordable compared to other types of meat. Lobster can be used in a variety of ways from dips to soups to stews and right out of the shell. This cookbook contains a collection of some of the most tasty ways to eat this seafood delicacy. It contains all the traditional favorites such as lobster thermidor, New England lobster roll and lobster Newberg to many new scrumptious ...

Trifle is a layered dessert found in British and American cuisine. The layers consist of cake, custard and fruit. The cake is sometimes soaked in sherry or wine. Variations are created by substituting the custard with whipped topping and the fruit with jelly. Sometimes a chocolate and brownie type of trifle is created. Three of four layers total is the goal in a large stemmed bowl. A trifle dates bake to 1585 and was originally called a Fool. This cookbook contains many delicious and delectable trifle recipes for every taste and occasion.

Cherries are a delicious and tasty fruit that can be used in a wide variety of recipes from pie fillings, to jams and jellies. They can be used in salsas and salads. A maraschino cherry is a preserved, sweetened cherry, typically made from light-colored sweet cherries such as the Royal Ann, Rainier, or Gold varieties. Other varieties of cherries include the Attika cherry, the Chelan cherry, the Bing cherry, the Benton cherry, the Santina cherry, the Tieton cherry, the Skeena cherry, the Cowiche cherry, the Regina cherry, the Lapins cherry, the Kiona cherry, the Selah cherry, and the ...

Scallop Recipes Scallops are a delicious type of seafood that is very versatile to make many different types of dishes such as soups, pastas and casseroles. Scallops contain magnesium and potassium, two nutrients that keep your heart healthy. Both play a role in relaxing your blood vessels. Therefore, sufficient levels of each vitamin may decrease blood pressure and prevent heart disease. Scallops are an excellent source of vitamin B12 and phosphorus. They are also a very good source of protein, selenium and choline as well as a good source of zinc. This cookbook contains many wonderful ...

Bread pudding is a dessert popular in many countries made with stale bread, milk or cream, eggs, and some sort of fat. The other ingredients that are added will depend on whether the pudding is sweet or savory. Sweet bread puddings may use sugar, syrup, honey, dried fruit, nuts, as well as spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla. The bread pudding bread is soaked in the liquids, mixed with the other ingredients, and baked. Savory puddings may be served as main courses, while sweet puddings are typically eaten as desserts. This cookbook contains recipes for traditional bread pudding as ...

A poke cake is a cake that is first baked, then poked full of holes. After poking the freshly baked cake full of holes, the baker pours something sweet, syrupy or creamy over top to run down into the holes. Whatever is poured over top is often a contrasting or colorful color to the cake so that, when the cake is sliced, it creates a vibrant presentation. There are many varieties of poke cakes from chocolate, to Jell-O to cream and shortcake. Fruit, sprinkles and candies are sometimes used to decorate the tops of the cakes. Poke cakes are often made as sheet pan cakes, but they can also be ...

Traditional Kentucky Recipes in This CookbookThe Commonwealth of Kentucky is known as the Bluegrass State based on the grass which grows in its fertile pastures and the style of country music that evolved from the region. Along with Bluegrass, Kentucky also intersects the Appalachian Mountains at the East. Many wonderful mountain country dishes come from there. Kentucky is known for its own unique form of barbecue. Owensboro, Kentucky is home to the International Bar-B-Q Festival, which is an annual barbecue competition. Some things are similar to the style of traditional Southern dishes, ...

Cheesecake is a dessert consisting of one or more layers. The main, and thickest, layer consists of a mixture of a soft, fresh cheese (cottage cheese, cream cheese or ricotta), eggs, and sugar. If there is a bottom layer, it most often consists of a crust or base made from crushed cookies, graham crackers, pastry, or sponge cake. Cheesecake may be baked or unbaked and then is usually refrigerated. Cheesecake is usually sweetened with sugar and may be flavored in different ways. Vanilla, spices, lemon, chocolate, pumpkin, or other flavors may be added to the main cheese layer. Additional ...

75 Catfish Recipes in This Cookbook Catfish have been caught and farmed for food for hundreds of years in Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. In the United States, it is a popular fishing sport. especially in southern states. The catfish is a fresh water river dweller which is recognizable by the barbels which resemble a cat's whiskers and give catfish their name. Most species of catfish are bottom dweller's and don't have scales. Because of their lack of scales, they are not a kosher food. They very greatly in size, more than any other fish. They can be as small as five inches long or...

66 Copycat Restaurant Drink Recipes in This Cookbook With the current economic climate many people can't afford to go out to eat any more. On top of that, many restaurants had to close either temporarily or permanently. Many chain restaurants are regional and when people move to different parts of the United States or to different parts of the world, they no longer have access to their favorite fast food or chain restaurants. If you want your favorite beverage but you don't want to pay the expensive restaurant price, then look no further. This cookbook has all the copy cat drink recipes ...

113 Delicious Philadelphia Recipes in This Cookbook!Philadelphia cuisine is not limited to cheese steak. In reality, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is a mecca for original recipes and food dishes that have become so ingrained in the American culture, many people don’t realize their origins or association with the City of Brotherly Love, as the locals call it. The city was founded by William Penn, who is the namesake for state of Pennsylvania. Philadelphia or “Philly” is one of the oldest cities in the United States. It is the economic anchor to the area known as the “Delaware Valley” ...

Orzo is a type of pasta that's similar to rice in shape, size, and texture. It can also be said that it looks like barley. Orzo is Italian for "barley," which is because it resembles this grain. Orzo is a "pastina," which is a category of tiny shapes commonly used for soups. Besides soups, orzo can also be used as a substitute for rice in casseroles or stews. It can also be mixed with sauces and herbs for a delicious side dish or main course. This cookbook contains a delicious array of traditional and unique orzo recipes.

52 Quiche Recipes in This Cookbook A quiche is a wonderful and savory egg pie that originated in Lorraine, France in 1605.A quiche usually has a crust, however in America there are crust-less varieties to satisfy anyone on a low carb diet. There are many varieties of quiche pies available with various vegetables, cheeses and meats added to the filling to create as many different unique combinations as possible. Vegans use tofu instead of eggs to create a variety that adheres to their dietary palette. This cookbook explores a plethora of delicious mouthwatering quiche recipes for everyone to...