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You won't find moringa drumsticks in the local specialty foods store, neighborhood grocery or big-chain supermarket. But you might find them in your backyard, if you live in a hot, arid climate. Moringa trees (Moringa oleifera) are a…

Preparing Chinese chicken and broccoli at home is a quick and healthy way to create the flavor of restaurant fare without the extra cost of dining out. Stick with a simple chicken and broccoli stir-fry served over a bed of rice, or opt for…

Filipino kinilaw is analogous to South American ceviche and European rollmops; it's also a dish based on fresh seafood cured in food acid. Kinilaw na tuna, and its oyster-based variation, kilawing talabem, are quick-cured dishes that use…

Mahamri snacks are a common treat in East Africa. Also called mandazi and similar to New Orleans-style beignets, Mahamri are small, puffy triangles or squares of dough fried to a golden brown. Cooks can tailor the recipe by adding spices…

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Many cultures celebrate the harvesting of a food crop. Some do it to signify the importance of the crop to their culture, while others do it to pay homage to the gods for giving them a plentiful bounty. The Igbo of southwestern Nigeria is…

The historic city of Boston, Massachusetts is one of New England's most important centers for entertainment, culture and dining. Boston is incredibly diverse and home to a wide range of different ethnic groups, including Chinese immigrants.…

Malaysian pandan chiffon cake is a meeting of two different cultures. Invented in California, a traditional chiffon cake is a very light, moist cake made with vegetable oil instead of butter. Pandan leaves, also called screw pine leaves,…

The Igbo -- or Ibo -- is an ethnic group in Southern Nigeria. As the land is quite arid and the temperatures hot, the Igbo rely on spices to preserve and tenderize food, as well as to add variety. Igbo spices include peppers, seeds and bark…

It may come to a surprise to non-Houstonians that the nation's fourth-largest city (as of 2020) has not only a robust and thriving "Chinatown," but a large Chinese population that is spread over multiple areas of the city. Knowing this,…