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Grilled Filet Mignon with a Cognac Reduction

Grilled Filet Mignon with a Cognac Reduction

One of the best, tenderest cuts of beef, filet mignon is pure luxury. Here, we coat it with coarsely ground black pepper and grill it to perfect medium rare. Ingredients 4 filet mignons, 1½ in (4 cm) thick 2 tbsp…

Grilled Chicken and Arugula Salad

Grilled Chicken and Arugula Salad

This salad consists of savory grilled chicken and spicy arugula dressed with a citrus vinaigrette. Ingredients 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts 2 cups tightly-packed arugula, roughly chopped 2 tbsp freshly-squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp Dijon mustard 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive…

Gambian Chicken with Lemon and Mustard (Yassa)

Gambian Chicken with Lemon and Mustard (Yassa)

Yassa is a popular Gambian dish known for its tangy and flavorful marinade made with onions, lemons, and mustard. It is commonly prepared with chicken or fish and is loved for its zesty and aromatic taste. Yassa is a versatile…

Ensalada de Pallares (Peruvian Lima Bean Salad)

Ensalada de Pallares (Peruvian Lima Bean Salad)

Ingredients 1 lb (500 g) pallares (large dried lima beans) Water Salt 1 cup olive oil 2–3 teaspoons white vinegar 1 spoonful Dijon mustard Pepper 1 red onion, finely diced 2 tomatoes, seeded and diced A few sprigs of parsley…

Basic Mayonnaise

Basic Mayonnaise

Mayonnaise is notoriously difficult for the beginner, as it often curdles, but easy once you have the knack. Ingredients 2 egg yolks 2½ teaspoons (12.5 mL) lemon juice and/or vinegar ½ teaspoons (2.5 mL) Dijon mustard ¼ teaspoons (1 mL)…

Apple Stuffed Pork Loin

Apple Stuffed Pork Loin

Ingredients 1 boneless pork loin roast ¼ cup Apple Stuffing Grill Seasoning for Chops Olive oil Dijon mustard Procedure Make a slit in the top center of the roast about 1¼ inch deep. Fill with Apple Stuffing. Brush opening with…

Panna Cotta with Red Fruit Sauce

Panna Cotta with Red Fruit Sauce

Panna cotta is an Italian dessert, the name of which means cooked cream. It consists of cream and/or milk, sweetened and then set with gelatin. Similar dishes are also found in France and Greece. Ingredients Panna cotta 15 g gelatin…

Matoke and Beef Stew

Matoke and Beef Stew

Matoke refers to a variety of East African plantain or banana, and it is a staple crop. This dish incorporates plantains into a stew. It can be made with or without meat depending on your preference. Ingredients 8–10 medium-size plantains…

Appam (Fermented Rice Pancake)

Appam (Fermented Rice Pancake)

Appam, a fermented rice pancake, is a speciality of the South Indian coastal state of Kerala. It is especially popular among the Christian communities of that state. Appam are often served along with a coconut-flavoured vegetable stew. It is also…

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros

Huevos Rancheros (Spanish for “eggs ranch-style”) is a traditional Mexican country breakfast. From its home in Mexico, the dish has spread throughout the Americas. Ingredients 3 tablespoons (45 ml) vegetable oil 1 medium onion, chopped 1 clove garlic (optional), minced…

Feuerzangenbowle (German Wine Punch)

Feuerzangenbowle (German Wine Punch)

Feuerzangenbowle is a traditional German alcoholic drink, often part of a Christmas or New Year’s tradition. The name translates literally as “fire-tongs punch”. Pay attention to the preparation and don’t let drunks light the rum—it can cause nasty burns and…

Consommé

Consommé

Consommé a very clear broth or stock. It is made by beating egg whites into cold stock, then heating it to just below a simmer for 15 minutes. As the egg white heats up it coagulates, and in the process…