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BLT Sandwich

BLT Sandwich

The bacon, lettuce and tomato sandwich, commonly referred to as the BLT, is a classic sandwich that can be found almost everywhere. Ingredients Bacon, sliced into rashers Lettuce, washed and shredded, torn, or in whole leaves Ripe tomato, sliced into…

Blackened Sirloin

Blackened Sirloin

Ingredients 1 top sirloin steak 2 tbsp black peppercorns, cracked 1 tsp salt 1 tbsp Cajun seasoning Olive oil Procedure Brush steak with oil. Season on both sides with seasoning, peppercorns, and salt. Let sit until room temperature, about 30…

Black-Eyed Peas and Kale

Black-Eyed Peas and Kale

Black-eyed peas and kale is a tasty side dish suitable for vegans. Ingredients 1 tbsp olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 1 medium onion, chopped 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained 1 can (15 oz) black-eyed peas, drained ¼–½…

Black Bean Soup

Black Bean Soup

This recipe for black bean soup is a blend of beans and vegetables inspired by Tex-Mex cuisine. Ingredients 6 cups dried black beans 5 bay leaves 1 red bell pepper, diced 1 green bell pepper, diced 1 teaspoon chili powder…

Black Bean Soup and Salsa Verde

Black Bean Soup and Salsa Verde

Ingredients 2 cans (840 g / 31 ounces) black beans, drained 1½ cups low-sodium chicken broth 1 cup Mexican salsa verde, or to taste ¼ cup packed cilantro leaves, plus extra sprigs for garnish (optional) 1 teaspoon ground cumin Procedure…

Bison Meatballs Baked in Hoisin Sauce (Marvin)

Bison Meatballs Baked in Hoisin Sauce (Marvin)

Marvins are a quick and tasty variation on the meatball. Ingredients 1 large red onion 2 garlic cloves, minced ¼ teaspoon cumin seeds ¼ teaspoon coriander seeds 3 peppercorns 2 whole cloves ¼ teaspoon sea salt 1 lb (450 g)…

Binagoongan (Sautéed Pork with Shrimp Paste)

Binagoongan (Sautéed Pork with Shrimp Paste)

Binagoongan is a Filipino cooking process consisting of vegetables (most notably water spinach) or meat (usually pork, but can also be chicken or beef) sautéed or braised in bagoong alamang (shrimp paste), garlic, black peppercorns, and bay leaves. Some recipes…

Bhel Puri (Indian Puffed Rice and Vegetable Snack)

Bhel Puri (Indian Puffed Rice and Vegetable Snack)

Ingredients 1 packet of flat crispy puris (available in Indian groceries) 2 lb (500 g) puffed rice (kurmura/murmura – available in Indian groceries) 1 lb (125–250 g) plain sev (Indian fried snack, looks like noodles) 2 teaspoons chat masala 1…

Bell Pepper Chili

Bell Pepper Chili

Chili made with bell-peppers, served over white rice. Ingredients 3–3½ pounds ground beef 6–8 onions, coarsely chopped 2–3 bell peppers, coarsely chopped Chili powder Garlic salt 1 can (about 2 cups) kidney beans 2 cans (64 ounces) pureed crushed tomatoes…

Beer-can Chicken

Beer-can Chicken

Ingredients 1 recipe spice rub (or use your own recipe) 2 bay leaves, crumbled 1 can (12 ounces / ~355 ml) of beer 3–4 pound (1.5–2 kg) chicken (dressed) Procedure Poke holes all over chicken to let fat run out…

Beer and Rye Bread Porridge (Øllebrød)

Beer and Rye Bread Porridge (Øllebrød)

Øllebrød (Danish for Beer Bread) is a Danish bread porridge, easily made from (dry) rye bread using this very simple recipe. Together with salmon (and other fish), pork, rye bread, beer and potatoes, øllebrød was an important nutritional element of…

Beef Muchomo (Ugandan Beef Skewers)

Beef Muchomo (Ugandan Beef Skewers)

Beef muchomo is a Ugandan street food, but it can be made at home for any backyard get-together. The inside is very tender and it tastes delicious when eaten with skewered onions. Ingredients Oil 1 medium-size lemon, juiced Salt to…