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Grilled cheese sandwiches have been a popular comfort food for years and years, but their exact origin still eludes us. However, there are a few theories we can take a look at to see exactly how the grilled cheese sandwich might have come to be. But truth be told, it may have simply evolved from …
Few dishes hold the mythical stature in classic Southern cooking then Fried green tomatoes The dish is made by coating green tomato slices in a cornmeal or flour mixture and then frying them until crispy. Green tomatoes were originally used for the dish because they were readily available during the summer months when ripe tomatoes …
Coleslaw, a salad consisting of shredded cabbage and sometimes other vegetables mixed with a dressing, has a long history dating back to ancient Rome. The Roman version of coleslaw was made with vinegar, honey, and various herbs and spices. The dish was popular throughout Europe during the Middle Ages, where it was often served as …
Origins of CurryThe word “curry” is believed to have been derived from the Tamil word “Kari,” which means sauce or gravy. Archaeological finds dating to around 2500 BCE from Mohenjo-daro, one of the largest cities of the ancient Indus Valley Civilization, also known as the Harappan Civilization. This evidence suggests using spices, including mustard, fennel, …
Shakshuka is a dish of North African and Middle Eastern origin, but getting any further than that gets a tad difficult. Still, trying to nail down the source, you must try and wade through a bit of controversy and at least six strong candidates (Algerian, Libyan, Moroccan, Tunisian, Turkish, and Yemeni), all of who have …
The sweet potato is a versatile and nutritious root vegetable that has a history stretching back thousands of years. It originated in South America and spread across the world through a combination of human migration and trade.A sample of sweet potato was radiocarbon-dated on the Cook Islands to 1210-1400 CE proving sweet potatoes were grown …
Macaroni and cheese, also known as mac and cheese, is a classic comfort food that has been enjoyed for generations. The first mac and cheese prototypes showed up in the 1500s as Cheese and pasta casseroles that were recorded in an Italian cookbook; this dish consisted Parmesan cheese and pasta. It wasn’t until Elizabeth Raffald’s …
Rice pudding is a sweet and creamy dessert that has been enjoyed for centuries. Its history and origins can be traced back to ancient civilizations, where grains were used to make porridge and pudding-like dishes. The origins of Rice pudding could be clearer. I have seen two convincing arguments for the invention of this delicious …
