Borscht
Borscht or borshch is a hearty beetroot vegetable soup that originates from Ukraine. The soup is part of the local culinary heritage of many Eastern and Central European nations. It is also a staple dish in Eastern Europe, and made…
Diets Vegetarian
Bonda (South Indian Vegetable Fritter)
Bonda is a typical South Indian snack. The process of making Bonda involves deep frying a filling of potato (or other vegetables) dipped in gram flour batter. Ingredients Filling 2 medium-sized potatoes 1 medium-sized onions 3–4 medium-sized green chiles 2…
Bhuna Khichuri (Bengali Rice and Lentils)
Khichuri is a Bengali dish once considered comfort food for the poor but now a delicacy served warm in the monsoon rain. Like the similar khichdi, the core ingredients are rice and lentils, but different variations exist, some adding vegetables,…
Basic Indian Tomato Gravy
This traditional Indian tomato gravy can be used as a base for all sorts of vegetables, boiled eggs, cubed paneer or chicken. This is often referred to as a “curry”. It is usually eaten with plain white rice or rice…
Artichoke Dip with Parmesan
Artichoke hearts are readily available in cans and jars in many countries, and are increasingly used in the making of snack dips. Many national chain restaurants in the USA have some variety of artichoke dip, which is usually mayonnaise-based. One…
Apricot Wine
Ingredients 1 pound dried apricots 4 quarts warm water 6½ cups white granulated sugar 2¼ cups brown sugar 1½ cups raisins 1 tablespoon ginger 2 lemons, sliced thin 2 oranges ½ yeast cake Procedure Wash the apricots in several changes…
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…
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…
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…
Chakarai Pongal (Sweet Rice and Black Gram Pudding)
Chakarai pongal is a sweet and buttery porridge-like dish that is traditionally prepared in South India for the Makar Sankranti festival that heralds the arrival of summer. The khara pongal variety differs only in the spices added, and the two…
Brigadeiro (Brazilian Chocolate Fudge)
Brigadeiro is a simple Brazilian chocolate fudge candy created in the 1920s. It is named after Brazilian airman Eduardo Gomes (brigadeiro being his rank in the Air Force). It’s commonly served with soda, coffee or milk. Ingredients 1 can (395…
Fried Eggs
Fried eggs, a popular breakfast dish in the United States, Canada, and Western Europe, take about 5 minutes to prepare. They are often served with toast or with other fried dishes. Ingredients 2 teaspoons butter or olive oil 2–3 large…