Champagne Vinaigrette
Ingredients 1 garlic clove 1 cup champagne vinegar ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pinch salt 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard 2 cups extra virgin olive oil Procedure Crush garlic clove with the side of the blade of a chef’s…
Difficulty Levels Easy
Barbecue Beef Brisket Sandwiches
Ingredients Large mesquite chunks, as needed 1 ea. (8–10 lb) beef brisket ½ cup vinegar mixture from North Carolina-Style BBQ Ribs, plus more for serving ¼ cup Worcestershire sauce ¼ cup honey 1 cup Dijon mustard 1 cup Barbecue Rub…
Welsh Cakes
Welsh cakes (Welsh: picau ar y maen) are a popular cake in Wales that are similar to scones and Cornish Heavy cakes. Ingredients 450 g (2 cups or 1 lb) plain flour 225 g (1 cup or 8 oz) butter…
Kuih Lapis (Malaysian Layered Steamed Confection)
This layered Malaysian kuih lapis is made using wheat flour and cornstarch. It has a chewy texture. Ingredients 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup cornstarch ½ cup granulated white sugar 4 cups medium-thick coconut milk 1 tsp salt Food coloring…
Flapjacks
Flapjacks (UK) are a type of sweet bar dessert that can be made in less than an hour. They should not be confused with American flapjacks, which are a type of pancake or griddle cake. Also see the traditional Scottish…
Carrot Jam
As carrots are fairly sweet, they can often be used in sweet dishes with good results. One such recipe is carrot jam; this is a simple version from Denmark. Ingredients 1 kg carrots, peeled and finely grated ¼ liter water…
Caramel Sauce I
Ingredients 2 cups (480 g) granulated sugar 5 cups (1.2 L) boiling water Procedure Melt sugar in saucepan and heat slowly, stirring constantly until golden brown Carefully stir in the boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes, then remove from the…
Blueberry Muffin
Blueberry muffins are a pastry common in many parts of the world. Ingredients 1¾ cups (250 g) flour ⅓ cup (65 g) white granulated sugar 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt 1 egg, beaten ¾ cup (180 ml) milk…
Austrian Meatloaf (Faschierter Braten)
Faschierter Braten is a traditional Austrian dish of ground beef and pork, often served with mashed potatoes, caramelized onion rings, and sometimes a salad. Similar versions of the dish exist almost all over Europe. German Frikadelle are formed of the…
Alfredo Sauce
Fettuccine Alfredo or “fettuccine all’Alfredo” is a dish made with fettuccine pasta combined with a sauce made from Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and butter. The dish was named after Alfredo Di Lelio who opened a restaurant in Rome in 1914 and served…
Polenta
Polenta is a dish of cooked cornmeal. It is delicious topped with your favorite tomato sauce or with an assortment of grilled vegetables. Chilled, firm polenta may be served cut into triangles alongside chili or other hearty stews. Leftover polenta…
Popcorn
Though popcorn is commonly available pre-popped or in microwave-oven ready popping bags, it is simple to make from scratch. In this recipe, “fine” or “popcorn salt” is helpful, because it sticks more easily, and imparts strong flavor with less of…