Wilted Greens
This recipe is incredibly quick to prepare, rich in flavor, and makes a great side dish. The butter adds flavor but can be excluded for vegan/low-fat diets. Ingredients ½–1 tbsp unsalted butter 1–2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp chopped garlic…
Diets Vegetarian
White Bean and Pumpkin Leaf Soup
This recipe for white bean soup is a blend of beans and vegetables. Ingredients 6 cups dried white beans 1 bunch of fluted pumpkin leaves (ugwu) 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 teaspoon chile powder…
Wassel
Ingredients 1½ gallons apple juice 128 ounces cranberry juice 128 ounces white grape juice 2 cups orange juice 6 ounces mulling spices Sliced oranges Procedure Mix together liquid ingredients, then stir in mulling spices and orange slices. Warm, but do…
Waffles
Ingredients 1 tablespoon white granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder 1½ cups (360 ml) milk ½ cup (120 ml) vegetable oil 1 teaspoon salt 2 eggs, separated 1¾ cups (420 ml) flour Procedure Lightly brush grids of waffle iron with…
Vitumbua (Coconut Rice Pancakes)
Vitumbua are baked goods commonly found in Tanzania. They are often eaten for breakfast and are found sold in the streets in many places. The ingredients may vary based on taste and availability, however the base ingredient is rice. It…
Vegetarian Soft Tacos
Ingredients 2 tablespoons chilli powder 1½ tablespoons paprika 1 cup diced onions ½ tablespoon salt 2 cloves minced garlic 1 dash red pepper 1 pound ground beef substitute (e.g. MorningStar Farms Grillers Recipe Crumbles) 1 cup water 8 flour tortillas…
Valentine’s Day Chocolate Cake
Ingredients Cake 1 bag dark chocolate hearts 3 cups (450 g) flour 2½ teaspoons baking powder ½ teaspoon soda 1 teaspoon salt ¾ cup (180 g) vegetable shortening 1⅔ cups (400 g) white granulated sugar 1 teaspoon orange zest 3…
Ugali (Maize Porridge)
Ugali, a porridge-like dish made with maize meal, is a staple dish in Kenya and in Tanzania. Ingredients 4 cups white cornmeal or ground maize 8 cups water Salt to taste (optional) Procedure Boil the water in a saucepan. Add…
Twice-Baked Potatoes I
Ingredients 4 medium russet potatoes Vegetable oil to rub on potato skins 2 tablespoons butter ½ cup milk (or less) ½ cup sour cream 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese ½ teaspoon salt A pinch of ground black pepper 1 bell…
Tuscan Soup (Meatless)
Ingredients 1 small onion, chopped 1 small carrot, sliced 1 tablespoon olive oil 2 cans (29 ounces) chicken broth 1 cup water ¼ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon pepper 1 can (15–16 ounces) kidney beans or great northern beans, rinsed and…
Tomatoes with Cheese Stuffing
The addition of cheese to the stuffing used in these stuffed tomatoes means added flavor, as well as nutritive value in the form of protein, the food substance in which the tomatoes themselves are lacking. The bread crumbs used for…
Tofu in Spiced Coconut Sauce
Ingredients 6–8 whole cardamom pods 2 tsp whole coriander seeds ½ tsp whole cumin seeds 1 bay leaf 4 tbsp oil 1–2 garlic cloves, minced 1–2 large onion, chopped coarsely 1 extra-firm or firm tofu block, cut into ¾-inch cubes…