L.A. Times - Food & Dining

Could that be ice in my soup?
Wed, 29 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700
This August 2007 article suggested chilling out -- with a bowl of naeng myun, the served-cold Korean specialty with springy noodles and a tangy broth. Summer in Koreatown has long been marked by the sounds of slurping. The season for naeng myun -- cold noodles -- is now in full swing, and at restaurants across the neighborhood, huge bowlfuls of chewy buckwheat noodles quickly disappear. Occasionally there are pauses for a spoonful of icy-cold tangy broth, a bite of crunchy pickled daikon or cucumber, a sliver of crisp-sweet Asian pear, or a slice of tender beef brisket.
High-end restaurants on a tightrope of economic uncertainty
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Celebrity chefs behind Melisse, Anisette, Craft and other deluxe dining spots try to lure recession-wary diners. PEOPLE always have to eat, but do they have to dine out? That's the question Southern California's top chefs are facing after the last few weeks of grim economic news.
Mix and match to create a spice blend all your own
Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0700
Whether it's a Cajun or charmoula combination, add a fresh dimension to a traditional blend of herbs and spices with your own flavor pairings. Bold Cajun blends, Chinese five-spice powder, Caribbean jerk, garam masala garam masala from India, Middle Eastern baharat , Thai green curry paste -- each of these blends of spices and herbs has its origins as a cornerstone of a regional cuisine. Traditionally developed over time and honed through generations, spice blends are calculated combinations of fresh or dry ingredients that create a symphony of flavors. Walk the spice aisle of any store and commercial variations abound.

 

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Ginger Sesame Chicken - Simple recipe using chicken thighs.
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Italian Bread with Sesame Seeds (Scali) - A yeast bread.
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Recipezaar - Recipes featuring sesame seeds, as well as links to all the recipes that call for specific sesame ingredients, each with complete nutritional analysis.
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Sauced Mushrooms with Sesame Seeds - Vegetarian; from Jim Barricks alcohol-free.
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Sesame Cookies - Also sometimes known as sesame logs
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Sesame Dressing For The Spinach Salad Like Hudson's - As heard on Bob Allison's Ask Your Neighbor radio program.
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Sesame Ginger Noodles - Low fat recipe featuring peanut butter, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, ginger, and garlic.
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Sesame Seed Cookies - Italian cookies rolled in sesame seeds
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Sesame Seeds - All about sesame seeds including history, storage, usage and recipes, from About.com Guide.
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Sesame Tofu - Based on already prepared tofu that is encrusted and marinated.
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Sprouting Seeds with Carrot Salad and Cottage Cheese - Uses several varieties of sprouts and can also use poppy seeds instead of sesame seeds.