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Shashlik (Russian Skewered Meat)

Shashlik (Russian Skewered Meat)

Shashlik (Russian шашлык from Turkic shishlik < shish “rod, skewer”) is a dish of usually mostly meat roasted over open fire on skewers. Russians seem to have borrowed making shashliks from peoples of Caucasus mountains, and shashliks have become a…

Puliyodarai (South Indian Tamarind Rice)

Puliyodarai (South Indian Tamarind Rice)

Puliyodarai, is a speciality of the South Indian coastal state of Tamil Nadu. Also see Cookbook:Pulihora. Ingredients Garnishing powder 1 tbsp split peas 1 tbsp coriander seeds ½ tsp fenugreek seeds 2–3 dry red chillies Puliyodarai 4 cups cooked white…

Pohe (Spiced Flattened Rice)

Pohe (Spiced Flattened Rice)

Pohe is a very popular breakfast dish in the Indian states of Maharashtra, Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. Ingredients 200 g thick pohe (flattened rice) 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp rai (mustard seeds) ¼ tsp haldi (turmeric powder) 2 Indian green…

Pigeon Pea and Fenugreek Curry (Methi Tadka Dal)

Pigeon Pea and Fenugreek Curry (Methi Tadka Dal)

Ingredients ½ cup toor dal 2 cups water 2 handfuls of methi leaves (only the leaves without the tender stem) 3 tomatoes 1 big onion 1 pinch of turmeric powder 1–2 green chillis, sliced 10 whole black peppercorns 1 small…

Palatschinken (Czech/Austrian Crepes)

Palatschinken (Czech/Austrian Crepes)

Palatschinken or palačinky are flat round cakes, similar to pancakes, but thinner and made with a different dough. They are similar to the French crêpes, though Palatschinken are slightly thicker. Palatschinken are a very versatile dish—they can be filled with…

Mung Bean and Brown Rice Curry

Mung Bean and Brown Rice Curry

This is a hearty vegetarian dish that can be eaten hot or cold and served as an entire meal. The recipe will feed four with leftovers and keeps for a week refrigerated. Ingredients Base ½ teaspoon oil ¼ teaspoon mustard…

Meat Masala

Meat Masala

Meat masala is a spice mix used in Keralan cuisine, typically as a marinade for various types of meat, especially mutton. Meat masala can either be rubbed onto pieces of meat as a dry powder mix, or combined with oil…

Mango and Yellow Split Pea Curry

Mango and Yellow Split Pea Curry

Mango Dal also known as Amchur Dal is a vegetarian dish from Southern India which is also popular in the West. The dish is popular amongst vegetarians and persons who wish to limit the amount of meat in their diet.…

Gâteau Nantais (Nantes Cake)

Gâteau Nantais (Nantes Cake)

Gâteau nantais is a kind of pound cake made with almond flour and rum. Ingredients Cake 125 g half-salted butter, softened 150 g white granulated sugar 100 g almond flour 3 eggs 40 g flour 2 tablespoons rum Soak 2…

Fisherman’s Casserole

Fisherman's Casserole

Ingredients 1 package (8 ounces) macaroni ½ pound grated cheddar cheese ⅔ cup milk ½ teaspoon dry mustard ½ cup chopped onion 1 can (10¾ ounces) cream of celery soup 1 teaspoon salt 1 can (14¾ ounces) salmon 1 bag…

Choucroute (Sauerkraut with Meat and Potatoes)

Choucroute (Sauerkraut with Meat and Potatoes)

Choucroute garnie is a dish of Sauerkraut with sausages, salt pork, and potatoes. Being a little picky about your ingredients (especially the sauerkraut) with this recipe makes all the difference. Ingredients 1 or so tablespoons of duck fat 1 medium…

Chicken Tikka

Chicken Tikka

Chicken tikka is a chicken dish originating in the Punjab region of the Indian Subcontinent made by baking chicken which has been marinated in spices and yoghurt. It should not be confused with Chicken Tikka Masala (of which it is…