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Crème brûlée or crème brulée, also known as burnt cream or Trinity cream, and virtually identical to the original crema catalana, is a dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. A HISTORY STORY: The earliest known recipe for crème brûlée appeared in the 1691 French cookbook Le cuisinier royal et bourgeois by chef François Massialot . His recipe was slightly different: a disc of caramelized sugar was placed onto the custard, in

A meatball is ground meat rolled into a ball, sometimes along with other ingredients, such as bread crumbs, minced onion, eggs, butter, and seasoning. Meatballs are cooked by frying, baking, steaming, or braising in sauce. There are many types of meatballs using different types of meats and spices. A HISTORY STORY: Even though the history of meatballs is largely unknown, this dish is believed to have originated from kofta, a Persian dish containing a mixture of meats and eith

Mapo Tofu is a popular Chinese dish from Sichuan Province, where spicy food is king and the signature spice of the region––the Sichuan Peppercorn––gives dishes a unique “numbing” effect. It’s almost like the Sichuan peppercorns are there to not only add their fragrance and flavor, but also to numb your tongue so it can take more heat! A HISTORY STORY: The origin of mapo tofu can be traced to 1862 during the Qing Dynasty  (1644-1911) and to a couple surnamed Chen, who ran Chen

The saying “as American as apple pie” describes things that represent the best of American culture . People use this expression when talking about things like blue jeans, baseball and rock-n-roll music. A HISTORY STORY: Apple Pie  An apple pie is a pie in which the principal filling ingredient is apples. The earliest printed recipe is from England. Apple pie is often served with whipped cream, ice cream ("apple pie à la mode"), or cheddar cheese. Apple pie is a longstanding s

A HISTORY STORY: Chicken Casserole   In 1866, Elmire Jolicoeur, a French Canadian immigrant, invented the precursor of the modern casserole in Berlin, New Hampshire This French word was derived from the old Provencial word, “cassa” and the Medieval Latin word, “cattia” , both of these words meaning ladle. These words imply that this was describing a common pot from which everyone shared. Ingredients CHICKEN  – Cooked chicken breasts or rotisserie chicken will both work for th

Spinach Artichoke Dip! It’s deliciously rich, perfectly creamy and cheesy, brimming with spinach and artichokes and it’s always a crowd favorite. A HISTORY STORY: Spinach Artichoke Dip  Spinach and Artichoke dip became prominent in the 50s when eating in front of the TV became more common. These became widespread as they do not require any utensils. Consumer Packaged Goods companies like Lays, Hellman's and Lipton's helped push this trend. Spinach and artichoke dip has been a

Crème caramel, flan, caramel pudding, condensed milk pudding or caramel custard is a custard dessert with a layer of clear caramel sauce. https://www.thespruceeats.com/caramel-flan-individual-servings-2343004 A HISTORY STORY: Flan Though crème caramel and flan are similar recipes, flan can be richer in taste and is an older recipe than crème caramel. Flan's beginnings can be traced back to Roman culture, and the dish has been served as both a main course and a dessert. Ingred

Crème caramel was introduced by the French and is common in Vietnam. It is known as bánh lăng, caramen, or kem caramel in northern Vietnam or bánh flan or kem flan in southern Vietnam. A HISTORY STORY: C reme Caramel (Flan) Flan originated in Rome  as a savory dish. It was usually served alongside meat or fish. But when a chef added honey to create a sweet version, the dish exploded in popularity, and cultures worldwide took notice. The Spanish adopted the recipe and added th

A HISTORY STORY: Creme Caramel (Flan)   Crème brûlée or crème brulée, also known as burnt cream or Trinity cream, and virtually identical to the original crema catalana, is a dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. At its most basic, creme brulee is a creamy, pudding-like, baked custard with a brittle top of melted sugar that cracks when you gently tap it with a spoon. The custard is made with heavy cream, eggs, sugar, and