Poached Egg
A poached egg is an egg cooked by poaching an egg, as opposed to boiling or simmering. A well-poached egg is soft and delicate, with the egg whites solidified around a runny egg yolk. Ingredients Eggs Vinegar (optional) Procedure Fill…
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Jalebi (Fritters in Syrup)
Jalebi is a sweet fritter that is shaped like a slightly large, chaotic pretzel. It is traditionally prepared in India and Pakistan. Well-made jalebi has a tart element with a sweet taste. Ingredients Batter 3 cups all-purpose flour ¼ cup…
Falafel
Falafel is a fritter popular in Mediterranean cuisine. It is typically fried, but may also be baked. It always consists of one or more types of beans; usually fava beans or chickpeas. In some regional varieties parsley is added too.…
Baklava I
Ingredients Pastry 1 pound (454 g) phyllo dough 4–5 cup walnuts, chopped coarsely ½ cup white granulated sugar ¼ tsp ground cloves 1 tsp cinnamon ¾ pound (340 g) sweet butter Syrup 2 ½ cups of water 3 cups white…
Crème Anglaise
Crème anglaise, frequently referred to by the generic term custard in English, is the most common and versatile dessert sauce, being used as an accompaniment, or as a base for additional treatment, in numerous desserts in the cuisines of countries…
Hachee (Dutch Beef Stew)
Ingredients about 1 pound (450 g) stewing beef, cut in bite-sized pieces about ¼ cup (30 g) flour Salt, to taste Pepper, to taste 1 teaspoon butter or margarine 3–4 large onions, sliced in rings 5 whole cloves 2 bay…
Toum (Lebanese Garlic Sauce)
Toum or thoum is a garlic sauce used in Lebanon. The method below is the traditional way toum is prepared in most parts of Lebanon. Ingredients 10–40 g fresh, peeled garlic (less for a milder thoum, more for a stronger…
Eggplant Parmesan (Melanzane alla Parmigiana) I
Melanzane parmigiana was originally a Sicilian dish called Parmiciana di melenzane, parmiciana being the slats of a wooden shutter which resemble the layering of the slices of eggplant in the dish. In the form in which it is now known…
Upma (Indian Semolina Porridge)
Upma is a popular South Indian dish made from semolina. Several variations of the dish exist including the use of different varieties of ground wheat, rice and even bread. A simple upma or uppittu takes just about 10 minutes to…
Cantonese Roast Duck
This is a recipe for Cantonese roast duck or goose (燒鴨燒鵝). Ingredients Marinade 2 Tbsp light soy sauce 2 Tbsp dark soy sauce (optional, can use light soy sauce instead) 2 cups (450 ml) of white wine, sherry, or Chinese…
Pork Gyoza
Gyoza are the Japanese variation of Chinese potsticker dumplings (guotie). They consist of a thin flour dumpling skin that is filled, pleated, and pan-fried. The contrast between filling and crispy exterior is a very pleasing sensation and, like many dishes,…
Cornbread Stuffed Zucchini
Ingredients 4 small zucchini, halved lengthwise 2 cups crumbled cornbread, divided ½ tsp salt ½ tsp freshly-ground black pepper ½ cup cream cheese 4 eggs, separated 1 ½ cups grated Monterey Jack cheese ⅛ tsp cream of tartar Procedure Scoop…