Dal makhani is a delicacy from Punjab, India. Traditionally this dal was cooked slowly, for hours, on charcoal. This gave it a creamy texture. It had ‘malai’ (cream) or fresh butter added to it. When cooked at home these days,…
This macaroni and cheese recipe will take you back to your childhood. The sauce blends Fontina, Gruyere, Cheddar, and Monterrey Jack with egg yolk in for richness. It’s sort of a secret weapon. Ingredients ½ pound elbow macaroni 6 ounces…
Bubble and squeak is a traditional English vegetable dish made from the leftover vegetables from a Sunday roast. The name is derived from the sound the dish makes while cooking. Ingredients 1 medium onion (optional), chopped 1 tablespoon fat or…
Extremely simple to cook, mejadra is a fundamental component of Middle Eastern cuisine. It provides carbohydrates, proteins, and a full stomach. It also tastes great. The most common recipe uses rice. Bulgur can be substituted for rice, using the exact…
Rice pilaf can be served as a side-dish or main dish. Ingredients 6 tbsp butter or margarine ½ cup uncooked orzo pasta or uncooked vermicelli pasta broken into small pieces 2 cups uncooked long grain rice 4 cups boiling-hot chicken…
Risotto is an Italian rice dish, most popular in northern Italy. Traditionally, risotto is the name given to all recipes that use rice as the main component and are served as first dish in a traditional Italian lunch or dinner…
Radish pie is a savory pie suitable for a vegetarian diet. Radishes, fresh goat cheese, and walnuts give the pie a unique taste, which is most flavorful when served cold. Ingredients 1–2 bunches red radishes 1–2 tbsp olive oil ¼…
Hummus is a nutritious dip originating from the Middle East. It is called revythosaláta (ρεβυθοσαλάτα) in Greek. Ingredients 3 cups raw dried chickpeas (or skip the soaking and cooking steps, and use 7 cups of drained tinned/canned chickpeas) 9 cups…
A pleasantly-surprising recipe encountered in China. Also, a good first attempt for beginning deep-fryers. Makes a good substitute to chips or fries. Ingredients Canned or frozen corn Egg wash (optional) Flour Salt Pepper MSG (optional) Spices (as desired) Oil Procedure…
Zucchini pie is a savory Italian supper pie. Fresh zucchini squash, mozzarella cheese, and herbs give this pie its distinctive taste. Ingredients Pie crust 1⅓ cup flour ½ teaspoon salt ½ cup shortening 3 tablespoons water Pie filling 4 cups…
This recipe for roast pork loin is easy to follow. Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast 1 cup salt ¾ cup honey 2 cups hot apple cider vinegar 1 pound ice 2 cups cornbread, crumbled finely ½ cup ricotta cheese…
Poutine is common dish throughout the Quebec, Ontario, and Atlantic regions of Canada, made of French fries, cheese curds, and gravy. This recipe uses pre-canned gravy and fries the potatoes from scratch. Ingredients 1 L vegetable oil for deep frying…