Horchata
Horchata is a Mexican almond rice-water beverage. Ingredients 1 lb uncooked rice 1 lb almonds, blanched and peeled 5 ea. cinnamon sticks 12 cups hot water 20 cups cold water 15 slivers lime peel, 2 inches in length 5 cups…
Difficulty Levels Easy
Shepherd’s Pie II
Pâté Chinois (Chinese Pie), sometimes known as shepherd’s pie, is a simple dish made from layered hamburger, creamed corn, and mashed potatoes. Ingredients 1 pound (450 g) lean ground hamburger meat 3–4 cups mashed potatoes 12 oz (341 ml or…
Nigerian Fried Yam
Nigerian fried yam is usually eaten with a pepper sauce. Ingredients Yam, peeled and sliced into sticks Salt Vegetable oil Equipment Stovetop Frying pan Sieve Bowl Procedure Rinse the cut yam and place in a bowl. Season with salt. Heat…
Meat and Potatoes in Broth (Niku Jaga)
Niku jaga (肉じゃが nikujaga meaning ‘meat and potatoes’) is a common Japanese household dish served at dinnertime. Ingredients 200 g (7.1 oz) sliced beef 4 small potatoes (red potatoes recommended) 1 white onion, sliced 1½ cups water 2 tbsp mirin…
Tortilla Española
A tortilla española (or Spanish omelette) is a mixture of fried potatoes and onions set in eggs, fried to make a dish somewhat akin to a quiche which may be eaten like a pizza. The following recipe makes a 10-inch…
Simple Tarragon Quiche
A quiche is a baked, unsweetened custard pie, often made with savory fillings. Originally served in Germany, quiche was adopted by neighboring France and is now considered a traditional French dish. The French (and now English) word quiche comes from…
Oatmeal Banana Waffle
Ingredients 2 cups oatmeal 2 cups water ½ banana 2 tablespoons powdered milk 2 tablespoons olive oil ½ teaspoon salt Procedure Turn waffle iron on high. Put all ingredients in a blender and blend on high until the contents are…
Microwave Risotto
Microwave risotto is made using the microwave. It requires very little stirring and turns out quite well. Ingredients 3 cups (750 ml pints) simmering hot chicken broth ½ teaspoon salt 1 dash ground white or black pepper 2 tablespoons butter…
Banana Chip Muffins
A muffin with a cake texture and wonderful banana taste. Ingredients 1 ¾ cup (250 g / 8.8 oz) all-purpose flour ½ cup (110 g / 3.9 oz) granulated sugar 1 tablespoon baking powder ½ cup (40 g / 1.4…
Pennsylvania Pot Pie
Pennsylvania pot pie is a Pennsylvania Dutch soup, consisting of meat, vegetables, and squares of pie crust. Ingredients Dumplings/noodles 2 ½ cups flour 1 tsp salt 1 tsp ground pepper 1 cup shortening ⅓ cup plus 1 tbsp cold water…
Chapati Za Maji (Tanzanian Pancakes)
Chapati za maji (literally “water bread/pancakes”) are thin Tanzanian pancakes very similar to crêpes. Ingredients 1 cup milk 2 eggs ½ cup water 1 cup all-purpose flour ⅓ cup white sugar 1 tsp salt Canola oil Equipment Mixing bowls Whisk…
Burmese Pork Curry
Burmese pork curry is a light, flavoursome pork dish. Ingredients 8 dried red chillis 2.5 cm fresh root ginger, crushed Lemongrass stalks, finely chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) fresh galangal, chopped 15 ml (1 tbsp) shrimp paste 30 ml (2…