Tahdiq, or tahdig is a popular Persian way of preparing rice. Ingredients 2 medium size potatoes 2 cups uncooked basmati rice ⅓ cup vegetable oil Salt (as desired) Water Procedure Peel and slice the raw potatoes into ½ inch thick…
Ingredients 1 tsp cayenne pepper 2 tsp salt 1½ tbsp chili powder 3 tbsp white vinegar (5% acidity) 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste ½ tsp granulated garlic 2¼ tsp cornstarch 3 cups water, at room temperature Procedure Heat water…
Ingredients 2 quarts shelled lima beans 24 ears of corn cut off the cob 1 pound pickled pork (optional) 2 tbsp sugar (optional) 2 tbsp butter or olive oil (optional) Pepper Procedure If using pork, cover pork with water, and…
Ingredients 1 large onion, finely chopped 1 tbsp dried, mixed herbs 2 fresh sage leaves, finely chopped 4 slices of white bread (just slightly stale is best) 1 clove of garlic 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp water Procedure Trim…
Ingredients 1 large, ripe tomato 1 large, or 2 small culinary mushrooms 1 sliced onion slab, or coin, about ¼ inch (0.5 cm) thick 4 fresh basil leaves or 2 tsp dried basil 2 tbsp fresh parsley or 2 tsp…
Ingredients 1–4 winter squashes, depending on size (red kuri, blue hubbard, acorn, or other round-ish winter squash) Olive oil 1½ cups rice pilaf mix ¼ cup almond oil ½ cups slivered almonds Red pepper flakes Salt 1 small yellow onion,…
Ingredients 4 tbsp peanut oil 2 tbsp chopped shallots 1-inch piece chopped ginger 1 ea. jalapeño, chopped 8 oz tempeh or ground beef 2 tbsp soy sauce 2 cups cooked jasmine rice 1 medium kabocha squash Procedure Cut off top…
Ingredients 1½ cups (360 ml) sweet glutinous rice (mochi gome) Water Procedure Place sweet glutinous rice in a medium bowl. Wash rice thoroughly in cool water, rinsing and repeating until water is clear, drain, then return rice to bowl. Add…
Steamed rice is a simple dish, but some individuals have trouble cooking it. Common issues include adding too much rice or water, and not following the package directions. This recipe for steamed rice is fail-safe and does not require the…
Herb-grilled steak brushed with olive oil and butter and cooked to perfect medium rare with roast potatoes and sautéed peppers rivals even the best steakhouse. Ingredients Steak 4 ea. (24–32 ounces) strip steaks 1 ¼ tsp rosemary, finely chopped 2…
Formal or informal, spinach artichoke dip is a great appetizer at any party. It is quick and easy taking very little time to prepare. The dip may be served with a variety or crackers, breads, or chips. Ingredients 16 ounces…
Ingredients 2 tbsp coconut oil 1 big onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, crushed 2 cm piece ginger, minced 2 scallions, cut into 1.5 cm pieces 50 g red chile, cut into 1 cm pieces 1 cup (900 g) basmati rice,…