Almond Cake
This almond cake makes a good snack or tea cake. It has no yeast or chemical leavening, so it is important to beat a lot of air into the batter when creaming the butter and sugar. Ingredients 16 Tbsp (8…
Difficulty Levels Medium Difficulty
Zuppa Toscana
Zuppa toscana is a soup available at the Olive Garden restaurant. Ingredients 1 lb spicy Italian sausage, crumbled ½ lb smoked bacon, chopped 1 qt water 2 cans (29 oz) chicken broth 2 large russet potatoes, cubed 2 garlic cloves,…
Zippuli (Italian Potato Cheese Fritters)
A Zippula (plural: Zippuli) is fried dough from Calabria, Italy. In Calabrian cuisine, zippuli are made with fried potatoes and (sometimes) anchovies. They are also spelled zeplee and zippuile. Though variations exist amongst some Calabrian families, the zippula dough is…
Zilzil Tibs (Spicy Ethiopian Beef Strips)
Zilzil tibs is a flavorful and tender Ethiopian dish made with marinated beef strips sautéed with aromatic spices and vegetables. It is known for its rich and spicy flavors. Ingredients 500 grams (1.1 lbs) beef sirloin or tenderloin, cut into…
Zereshk Palau (Iranian Rice with Barberries) I
Zereshk Palau is an Iranian rice dish cooked with barberries. Ingredients 1 package of dried barberries Vegetable oil 1 onion, chopped 1 tsp sugar 2 cups basmati rice Cooked, diced chicken 1 dash of salt A few threads of saffron…
Zambian Fish Stew
Zambian fish stew is a delightful and flavorful dish that showcases the rich taste of fish in Zambian cuisine. This stew is made with tender fish pieces cooked in a savory tomato-based sauce with a blend of aromatic spices. It’s…
Zambian Beef Stew
Zambian beef stew is a hearty and comforting dish that brings together tender beef and a flavorful blend of vegetables and spices. This stew is a popular choice in Zambian cuisine, enjoyed with nshima or rice for a satisfying meal.…
Yubeshi (Japanese Walnut Mochi Confection)
Ingredients Cornstarch or potato starch, as needed 80 g kurozato (Japanese black sugar) ½ tablespoon soy sauce 200 ml water 120 g sweet glutinous rice flour (shiratama-ko) 50 g walnuts, coarsely chopped Procedure Generously dust a cookie sheet with cornstarch.…
Yetsom Beyaynetu (Ethiopian Vegan Platter)
Yetsom beyaynetu is a traditional Ethiopian vegan platter that consists of a variety of flavorful vegetable and lentil dishes served with injera, the traditional Ethiopian flatbread. This colorful and nutritious platter is a staple during fasting periods and is enjoyed…
Xocolatl (Aztec Chocolate Beverage)
A more-or-less faithful modern interpretation of the bitter Aztec drink. Ingredients 2 oz extra-dark chocolate (should be 85% cocoa or more) ½ cup cornmeal Very spicy chile peppers (e.g. habaneros) Vanilla extract (or vanilla beans, but extract is more convenient)…
Wine-Roasted Pork Roast
Ingredients 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons Montreal steak seasoning 4 to 5-pound boneless pork loin roast 1 large red onion, chopped 1½ cups red wine Procedure Heat olive oil in 10-inch Dutch oven over campfire. Rub seasoning on roast.…
Wine Glazed Pork Chops
Ingredients 4 thick cut bone-in pork rib chops ½ cup Chop Rub Cider vinegar, as needed 1 cup red wine ¼ cup butter, divided Procedure Brush pork chops generously with cider vinegar. Season pork with chop rub, patting down slightly.…