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Arroz Negro (Valencian Squid Rice)

Arroz Negro (Valencian Squid Rice)

Arroz negro or arròs negre (“black rice” in Spanish and Catalan respectively) is a Valencian dish of cuttlefish (or squid) and rice which is very similar to seafood paella. In fact, some call it paella negra (black paella in Spanish).…

Arisa Pitha (Fried Indian Sweet Rice Pastry)

Arisa Pitha (Fried Indian Sweet Rice Pastry)

Arisa pitha is a sweet filled pancake from Odisha, India. It is made using sugar and a sweet pitha. A thick jantani (semi-solid mixture) of rice flour and sugar or jaggery is made into small semi-flat round shapes and fried…

Apple Tapioca

Apple Tapioca

The combination of fruit and tapioca is popular with many people. Peaches and apples, either fresh or canned, are used most often for this purpose. For this recipe, the apples should be somewhat sour, as there will then be more…

Anchovy Herb Salsa Verde

Anchovy Herb Salsa Verde

This anchovy herb salsa verde is different from Mexican salsa verde. It may be a Spanish recipe. Ingredients ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil 9 cured anchovy fillets, drained, patted dry, and minced 6 tablespoons finely-chopped fresh flat-leaf curly parsley 3…

American Potato Salad I

American Potato Salad I

Potato salad is able to trace its origins to Germany before the turn of the 17th century, where it first became popular to use vinegar and spices on the potato as a side to a meal. The salad has a…

Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Ambrosia Fruit Salad

Ambrosia Fruit Salad is a sweet mixture of mandarin oranges, fruit cocktail, coconut, and marshmallows coated in whipped cream. It originated in the 1900s and had a period of popularity in the United States. It is widely considered to be…

Adobo Chicken (Philippine)

Adobo Chicken (Philippine)

Adobo chicken is the most indigenous in the Philippines. It has evolved over the centuries to prepare foods that won’t spoil easily in a tropical climate. The vinegar gives it a tangy taste and acts as a preservative. Each region…

A Nice Cup of Tea

A Nice Cup of Tea

A nice cup of tea is the usual answer in Britain and Ireland to any everyday problem. Nothing is so bad that a nice cup of tea with a friend or family member can’t make it better. Ingredients 32 fl…

Baklava I

Baklava I

Ingredients Pastry 1 pound (454 g) phyllo dough 4–5 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely ½ cup white granulated sugar ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 tsp cinnamon ¾ pound (340 g) sweet butter Syrup 2 ½ cups of water 3 cups white…

White Bean Soup (Bob Chorba)

White Bean Soup (Bob Chorba)

Ingredients 200 g white beans 2–3 carrots ½ a celery 1 onion 1–2 tomatoes 1–2 bell peppers 1–2 chiles Optional: parsley, mint, sunflower oil, salt Preparation Soak the beans in cold water for 3–4 hours. Drain and cover with fresh…

Tomatoes with Chile and Onion (Baladho)

Tomatoes with Chile and Onion (Baladho)

Tomatoes baladho is an Asian recipe Ingredients 2 cups long-grain white rice 1½ cups coconut milk (fresh or canned) 5–7 tomatoes (variety) ½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon sugar or honey (optional) 1 chili, washed and sliced 1 onion 1 tablespoon…

Whole-Wheat Chocolate Cake with Nuts

Whole-Wheat Chocolate Cake with Nuts

1-2 chocolate cake is a simple, fairly easy chocolate cake recipe. Ingredients ⅓ cup (80 ml) vegetable oil 2 ounces (55 g) unsweetened chocolate 1 cup granulated sugar (or ½ cup) 1 egg 1¼ cups (300 g) whole wheat flour…