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Black Forest Cake

Black Forest Cake

Black Forest Cake, sometimes called by the French gateau, gateaux or gâteau (meaning “cake”), is a chocolate cake with a strong cherry element. The recipe originates from Germany, where it is called Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte. Ingredients Cake 4 oz (100 g)…

Valencian-Inspired Paella

Valencian-Inspired Paella

This is not a traditional Spanish paella recipe, however it is inspired by paella valenciana because it includes chicken, rabbit, duck and beans (the major ingredients of that dish). This recipe is not for the faint of heart. It requires…

Tres Leches Cake I

Tres Leches Cake I

Ingredients Sponge cake 5 eggs, yolks and whites separated 1 cup white granulated sugar 1 tbsp vanilla 1 cup self rising flour Milk mixture 1 can sweetened condensed milk 1 can evaporated milk 1½ cup heavy whipping cream 1 tbsp…

Thong Yib (Thai Candied Egg Yolks)

Thong Yib (Thai Candied Egg Yolks)

This sweet and juicy Thai dessert is served in auspicious ceremonies for blessings. Ingredients 15 duck eggs 7 cups white granulated sugar 6 cups jasmine water Procedure Cool syrup Combine 2 cups of sugar and 2 cups of jasmine water…

Tarhana (Turkish Yogurt Soup)

Tarhana (Turkish Yogurt Soup)

Tarhana Çorbası is a Turkish soup made from a fermented and dehydrated mix of flour, yogurt, onions, tomatoes and green peppers. The exact composition of tarhana differs from region to region in Turkey. Ingredients Tarhana 3 ripe tomatoes 3 green…

Steakhouse Dinner

Steakhouse Dinner

Herb-grilled steak brushed with olive oil and butter and cooked to perfect medium rare with roast potatoes and sautéed peppers rivals even the best steakhouse. Ingredients Steak 4 ea. (24–32 ounces) strip steaks 1 ¼ tsp rosemary, finely chopped 2…

Rasmalai (Indian Cheese and Milk Dessert)

Rasmalai (Indian Cheese and Milk Dessert)

Rasmalai is a very popular Indian milk-based dessert recipe. Ingredients 250 g paneer or chenna (curdled milk) 2 ½ tbsp refined flour (maida) 4 cups white granulated sugar 10 cups milk ¼ tsp cardamom powder 4 almonds 4 pistachios Procedure…

Prime Rib Dinner

Prime Rib Dinner

This three-course prime rib dinner consists of juicy rib roast with roast vegetables and apple ginger flambe, which will rival even the best prime rib palace. Ingredients Prime rib 1 prime-grade 4-bone standing rib roast from the loin end, bones…

New Mexico Pork Tamales

New Mexico Pork Tamales

New Mexico Pork Tamales are a classic Southwestern United States meal, made from pork and chicken. This version adds cumin, chili powder and garlic powder to outer masa flour of the tamale. Ingredients Meat filling 1 cup shredded cooked pork…

Mocha Delight

Ingredients Cake 4 tablespoon butter, melted 1 cup graham cracker crumbs 1 box (22.5 ounces) brownie mix Frosting 3 egg whites ½ cup white granulated sugar 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder 2 tablespoons warm…

Menudo (Mexican Tripe and Hominy Soup)

Menudo (Mexican Tripe and Hominy Soup)

Menudo is a traditional Mexican dish; a spicy soup made with hominy and tripe. Menudo preparation in the northern state of Chihuahua as well as northern New Mexico requires the preparation of three separate items, all combined at the time…

Mead

Mead

Mead or honey wine is a fermented alcoholic beverage made of honey, water, and yeast. It can have a wide range of flavors, depending on the source of the honey, additives including fruit and spices, the yeast used for fermentation,…