Spicy Fried Okra
This recipe is not for those of you that will call the fire department if you taste a chile. Ingredients 40 okra, stemmed and halved lengthwise 2 tbsp salt 2 tbsp freshly ground black pepper 1 tsp cayenne pepper 1…
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Spanish Rice
Ingredients 2 cups uncooked rice 2 tbsp unsalted butter ¼ cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped (optional) 1 green bell pepper, finely minced 2 serrano chiles, finely minced ½ cup shredded cooked chicken or pork 1 onion, finely minced 3 ½…
Spaetzle
Spaetzle (German: Spätzle) means literally translated “little sparrow” and is a Swabian specialty from Germany. It is made from flour, eggs, water, and salt. There are different techniques to make spaetzle, such as using a spaetzle-maker or spaetzle-press. The original…
South Texan Pinto Beans
Ingredients 1 lb (450 g) dry pinto beans 8 cups water 1 ½ tbsp paprika OR ½ tsp each of paprika and pepper 1 ½ tbsp granulated or brown sugar 1 tbsp salt OR 2 tsp salt and a ham…
Simple Nachos
Ingredients 1 pound (450 g) lean ground beef (92% lean or greater) 1 can diced tomatoes with green chiles 2 teaspoons or less taco seasoning mix (mostly cumin) 2 tablespoons sour cream 1 dash Mexican seasoning Corn tortilla chips Procedure…
Saffron Sweet Rice
Ingredients 1 ½ cups rice (basmati is preferred) 1 tsp salt 1 large scoop (⅛ tsp) saffron (expensive but worth it!) ½ cup white granulated sugar ½ cup raisins or currants ¼–½ cup slivered almonds, toasted if desired Procedure Wash…
Rosemary Garlic Baked Potatoes
Rosemary garlic baked potatoes are a delicious side dish of baked potatoes infused with rosemary and garlic. Ingredients 4 baking potatoes 4 tbsp olive oil 2–4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tsp dried, crushed rosemary ¼ tsp salt ⅛ tsp fresh…
Romanian Roasted Eggplant Spread I
Ingredients Eggplant Oil 1 medium onion, chopped Salt Equipment Pan Fork Knife Chopping board Bowl Procedure Rub the eggplant with vegetable oil, and prick the skin all over with a fork to make steam vents. Place eggplant in a pan,…
Roasted Redskin Potatoes
Ingredients 1 ½ pounds red-skinned potatoes, halved 3 tbsp olive oil 3 bay leaves 2 tsp dried rosemary 2 tsp dried thyme 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 1 tbsp minced garlic Procedure Put potatoes and bay leaves in…
Risotto II
This is a traditional Italian risotto. Ingredients 5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 1 medium onion, chopped 2½ cups risotto rice ¾ cup white wine 6 cups chicken broth ½ teaspoon saffron powder ½ cup Parmesan cheese Salt to taste Procedure…
Risotto alla Milanese
Ingredients ¼ tsp saffron threads 3½–4 cups chicken broth 7 tbsp butter or margarine, divided 1 large onion, chopped 1½ cups uncooked risotto rice ½ cup dry white wine ½ tsp salt Dash pepper ¼ cup freshly-grated Parmesan cheese Chopped…
Rice with Tofu and Nuts
This recipe serves 1 person as a main dish and 2 people as a side dish. Ingredients ½ cup (120 g) Basmati rice 1 cup (240 g) diced firm tofu 2 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp blanched slivered almonds 2…