sleight, noun 1: deceitful craftiness; also : stratagem 2: dexterity skill pan, noun 1: a usually broad, shallow, and open container for domestic use (as for cooking) 2: the nickname given to me by my younger sisterTumblr (3.0; @sleightofpan)http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDam4uwd8n9DvamhHso1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>My two fave cuisines, in one! Only in London.</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/94943516http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/94943516Fri, 10 Apr 2009 15:09:00 -0500polishmexican<a href="http://health.yahoo.com/experts/eatthis/25787/americas-healthiest-restaurants/">Healthiest Fast Food Restaurants </a>: <p>Go Chick-fil-A!</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/88341162http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/88341162Fri, 20 Mar 2009 19:22:18 -0500<p>Adopted from India With Passion: Modern Regional Home Food by Manju Malhi.</p> <p>3 tablespoons vegetable oil</p> <p>1/2 tsp cumin seeds</p> <p>2 black cardamoms, seeds only</p> <p>1 medium Spanish onion, finely chopped</p> <p>2 garlic cloves, crushed</p> <p>1 tsp peeled/grated ginger</p> <p>2 green finger chillis, finely chopped</p> <p>2 plum tomatoes, blended until smooth</p> <p>2 tbsp plain yogurt, whipped until thick</p> <p>1 tsp cornsarch</p> <p>1 tsp tomato puree</p> <p>1 tsp sugar</p> <p>1/4 tsp salt</p> <p>pinch of garam masala and medium-hot chilli powder</p> <p>9 oz paneer, cut into cubes</p> <p>2 tsp heavy cream</p> <p>cilantro, chopped</p> <p>Heat oil, sit in cumin and cadamoms. Then add onion, garlic, ginder, chillis. Fry for 3 mins. TIp in tomatoes and cook until creamy. Fold in yogurt. Mix in cornstarch and tsp cold water. Add tomato puree, sugar, more water, and stir. Stir in spices. Sitr in paneer. Swirl in cream.</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/82583099http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/82583099Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:46:00 -0600indian<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDakjoehyl8CLIf6dso1_100.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/reader/1840009470/ref=sib_dp_pt#reader-link">Amazon.co.uk: Books: India with Passion: Modern Regional Home Cooking (Mitchell Beazley Food)</a></p> <p>Adopted a Shahi Paneer recipe from this book.</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/82582610http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/82582610Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:44:00 -0600indian<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDakjo86fkrcpGZkI5o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/soup-and-salad/tomato-soup">Jamie Oliver - Recipes - tomato soup</a></p> <p>Will try this recipe sometime</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/82581597http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/82581597Sun, 01 Mar 2009 13:39:55 -0600<a href="http://www.theworld.org/images/slideshows/kogitacotruck/index.html">Cruising L.A. with The Kogi Korean Taco Truck</a>: <p>Derek a.k.a Klobot shared this video of a fascniating fusion trend—korean tacos—that is changing the meaning of tortilla filling. Thanks to twitter and blogging—the Kogi taco truck has worked up quite a following of raving fans.</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/81302413http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/81302413Tue, 24 Feb 2009 23:28:16 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDakbmo5j63sMYN7oqo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Potstickers. If you wrap ‘em really fast, they really don’t take so long to make. The trick is to pan fry ‘em with a thin layer of oil, and yes, 3/4 cup of water. Cover and wait patiently until the water is absorbed.</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/80974042http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/80974042Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:34:00 -0600Chinesepotstickers<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDaka0ncr6cOXaCTsCo1_250.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Euro Beer of the month: Golden Pheasant (slovakia). Refreshing and for some reason tastes good with celery.</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/80611168http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/80611168Sun, 22 Feb 2009 19:29:57 -0600<a href="http://www.mykitchensnippets.com/">Chinese Food Blog (My Kitchen Snippets)--here's a link that Jenn shared with me. Pretty traditional Chinese dishes that are probably beyond my skills! </a>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/80544555http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/80544555Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:41:05 -0600<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDajj30g1m6b5316Mvo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Night market in Taiwan. June 2008. Be fearful of street-side sushi in 80 degree weather and 100% humidity. Nothing beats real bubble tea though, no matter how many scary oyster pancakes I have to look at in order to work my way through to the bubble tea stand!</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/75505928http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/75505928Tue, 03 Feb 2009 23:06:21 -0600<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDajbwhcvoCBNo7mSwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Cherry Wilson’s Sangria. Just don’t add water!</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/74220370http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/74220370Thu, 29 Jan 2009 22:29:09 -0600<a href="http://www.eatupchicago.com/">Chicago Restaurant Week</a>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/73138105http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/73138105Sun, 25 Jan 2009 21:57:31 -0600<a href="http://www.quickindiancooking.com/2007/10/02/healing-power-of-saag-paneer/">Quick Indian Cooking » Healing power of saag paneer</a>: <p>Yum. Tried this recipe and it’s good!</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/72847854http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/72847854Sat, 24 Jan 2009 13:53:59 -0600<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDaj0hfbo8EUfUl6E3o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Blueberry coffee cake from Easter 2008. Wish I had the recipe. Anna’s Polish friend made it. Just drool.</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/72237580http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/72237580Wed, 21 Jan 2009 22:42:12 -0600<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDaixjibgwyrH9Itago1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Can you guess what happened? Baking accident gone wild? Hint: Yes, the couch is turned over on its side.</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/71696188http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/71696188Mon, 19 Jan 2009 21:17:13 -0600<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDaiw2p9wevDRtLprVo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><b>Shaved ice & fruit snack</b>. Had this in Taipei over the summer. Sometimes I just want to pour fruit cocktail on the snow and eat it.</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/71441537http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/71441537Sun, 18 Jan 2009 20:38:00 -0600desserttawaintravel<img src="http://25.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDaiudadbreHA1R9H6o1_400.jpg"/><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.wholeliving.com/photogallery/best-food-substitutions?lnc=12980c8668ec9110VgnVCM1000003d370a0aRCRD&rsc=lpg_eat-well&lpgStart=1&currentslide=1&currentChapter=1">10 Best Diet Substitutes</a></p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/71193377http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/71193377Sat, 17 Jan 2009 15:59:45 -0600<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDaioyiys03CZ5hpIwo1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>BBQ chicken</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/70334141http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/70334141Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:07:00 -0600bbqchicken<p><p class="MsoNormal">Mom says: Use judgment on quantities!</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Soy sauce—enough to cover all the meat and then some, to have extra sauce at the bottom</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Salt</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Rice wine (cooking wine—we have Quality Ozeki Sake brand)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Pepper</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Sesame oil</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Couple tablespoons of jam (any flavor- mom uses strawberry)</p> <p class="MsoNormal">MIX IT ALL UP</p> <p class="MsoNormal">Marinate overnight and then BBQ!</p></p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/70333227http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/70333227Tue, 13 Jan 2009 21:03:40 -0600marinadesBBQ<img src="http://24.media.tumblr.com/74DwVYcDaioy5rsfnzXf6QN2o1_500.jpg"/><br/><br/><p>Conch salad from the fish stands in Nassau. Kind of tastes like salsa with chewy clams.</p>http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/70332018http://sleightofpan.tumblr.com/post/70332018Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:57:26 -0600conch,