Baguette
The baguette is a variety of French bread distinguishable by its much greater length than width, and noted for its very crispy crust. The standard girth size of a baguette is about 5 or 6 cm, and it can be…
Diets Vegetarian
Green Mango and Cumin Drink (Aam Panna)
Aam panna or aam jhora is a green mango drink widely consumed in northern India during summer months. Apart from being delicious and refreshing, aam panna is believed to have several health benefits. The recipe calls for green (unripe) mangoes,…
Gazpacho
Gazpacho is a hearty soup that is served cold, making it a perfect way to cool down and replenish the body on a hot, summer day. This is the classic gazpacho recipe, but there are many other variations. Gazpacho is…
Anzac Biscuits I
ANZAC biscuits have long had an association with the Australia/New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) troops sent to Gallipoli during WWI. The biscuit appears to be a variant of the Scottish oat cake, said to be from the Scottish-influenced city of…
Hot Peach Drink
Ingredients 1 bottle (40 ounces) pure peach drink ¼ cup packed brown sugar 2 cinnamon sticks ½ cup peach schnapps (optional) Cinnamon sticks for garnish (optional) Procedure Combine juice, brown sugar, cinnamon sticks, and margarine in a Dutch Oven. Heat…
Fruity White Sangria
Ingredients 2 quarts pineapple-orange-guava juice 2 cups fruity white wine ¼ cup orange-flavored liqueur ¼ cup white granulated sugar 1 orange, thinly sliced 1 lime, thinly sliced 2 cups sliced strawberries Procedure Evenly combine all ingredients in 2 very large…
Fried Rice (Vegetarian)
Ingredients 2 packs (8 ea./800 g lb) carrots, cut into 5×1×1 cm (2.0×0.39×0.39 in) pieces 1 pack (200 g oz) bean sprouts, soaked in hot water and drained 1 pack (200 g oz) broccoli florets, soaked in hot water and drained 1 pack (200 g oz) mushrooms,…
Ayran (Turkish Yogurt Drink)
Ayran is a popular Turkish drink made of a yoghurt and water. The ayran made from sheep yoghurt has a quite thick taste, fatty but also delicious. It is very similar to the Iranian drink, doogh and Armenian drink, taan.…
Vegetable Stuffed Mushrooms
Ingredients 1 cup balsamic vinegar ½ teaspoon garlic powder ½ teaspoon onion powder 4 large portobello mushrooms, wiped clean and stems removed 2 tablespoons olive oil 1 small eggplant, peeled and diced 1 cup frozen spinach ½ cup shredded mozzarella…
Tuscan Mushroom Risotto
Ingredients ¼ cup unsalted butter 2 garlic cloves, chopped 2 tablespoons shallots, chopped ~½ cup dry porcini mushrooms 1 cup white mushrooms, diced 1½ cups risotto rice ½ cup white wine 5 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth ¼ cup…
Stuffed Portabella Mushrooms
Ingredients 4 large Portobello mushrooms Balsamic vinegar Garlic, minced 1 egg ½ cup cottage cheese 4 oz mozzarella cheese (fresh or regular), diced or grated 10 Saltine crackers, crushed or ½ cup bread crumbs Salt Pepper Other seasonings to taste…
Pumpkin Pie I
Pumpkin pie is a traditional American and Canadian holiday dessert. It consists of a pumpkin-based custard baked in a single pie shell. The pie is traditionally served with whipped cream. Ingredients 2 cups (480 ml) milk, scalded 2 cups (450…