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Here's a profile of "Everyday Exotic" host Roger Mooking.

Watch Everyday Exotic, with Roger Mooking, on the Cooking Channel.

Chef Roger Mooking demystifies various chili peppers and their uses.

Chef Roger Mooking explains the types of onions and shows how to cut them.

Chef Roger Mooking demystifies mangoes and shares secrets of mango cutting.

Chef Roger Mooking uses a mortar and pestle to make Thai basil pesto.

Chef Roger Mooking discusses salt and shows how to make a flavored salt.

Chef Roger Mooking demystifies various types of oils and their uses.

The "obedient ingredient" stars in a tenderizing yogurt marinade for lamb.

Roger's salad pairs tangy lemon vinaigrette, asparagus and a mild lettuce.

Roger Mooking on exotic ingredients and music as it relates to cooking.

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