Egg, Cheese and Phyllo Casserole (Banitsa)
This is a popular dish from Bulgaria and can be eaten on its own or as part of a main meal. This recipe will serve 2–3 people and can be prepared in less than 1 hour. It is adapted from…
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Turkey and Bacon Salad
A tasty salad for any meat-eating salad lover. Salad consists of bacon, olive, carrot, and turkey piled on a bed of lettuce. Ingredients 1 head of lettuce 2 cups of shredded carrots 1 cup of sliced olives 4 to 5…
Homemade Tomato Paste
Tomato paste is a basic ingredient used in innumerable dishes in the cuisines of many countries. It is prepared by reducing tomato purée on low heat for several hours. While commercially produced tomato paste is the usual source, it can…
Pecan Pie
This is a recipe for a traditional pecan pie, which is a popular dessert in many parts of the southern USA. Pecan pies are often served on holidays and special occasions, most commonly at Christmas and Thanksgiving Day meals. Ingredients…
Miyan Lalo (Hausa Jute Leaf Soup)
Miyan Lalo is a traditional jute leaf soup commonly eaten by the Hausa people of Northern Nigeria. It is similar in preparation and texture to the Yoruba dish known as ewedu soup. Ingredients 3 medium pieces of meat 2 teaspoons…
Masa (Hausa Rice Pancake)
Rice masa, or rice waina, is a type of Nigerian masa from the Hausa people of Nigeria, especially in Northern Nigeria. The recipe varies across households, but it is traditionally made in an oval shape. You can add ginger or…
Fanke (Hausa Puff Puff)
Fanke is a Nigerian fritter made with wheat flour or semovita. It is commonly eaten in the Northern part of Nigeria, especially among the Hausa people. Ingredients 3 cups all-purpose flour or semovita 1 tablespoon instant yeast 1 cup white…
Rugelach
Rugelach is a Jewish pastry with a variety of fillings, such as raisins, walnuts, and sometimes chocolate. Ingredients 2 cups (260 g) all-purpose flour ½ cup (65 g) plus 4 tsp white granulated sugar 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp salt…
Pasta Casserole (Pastitsio)
This recipe for pastitsio has been improved on over the generations. The reason why this is cooked on the stove top & only browned in the oven is that in Greek villages there was a shared village oven. So dishes…
Hongshao Rou (Red Braised Pork Belly)
Hongshao rou (lit. red-cooked meat) is a traditional Chinese pork dish. It is a very popular homemade dish, but it is rarely found in Western restaurants. Often a family’s exact recipe is a secret and passed down the generations. It…
Wild Spinach and Lemon Salad
A feast for the eyes and a surprise for the tongue. Ingredients Spinach Lemon or lime Salt Sumak Black pepper Olive oil Procedure Clean the spinach leaves and remove stems. Blanch leaves in boiling water for 2–3 minutes. Rinse in…
Naan
Naan is a round flatbread made with white flour and is a staple accompaniment to hot meals in central and southern Asia. Ingredients 3 cups (450 g) plain flour 1 cup (240 ml) yogurt 1 teaspoon baking soda 2 teaspoons…