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Natto (Japanese Fermented Soybeans)

Natto (Japanese Fermented Soybeans)

Natto is a Japanese preparation of fermented soybeans. When making it, be sure all utensils, pots, cheesecloth, etc. are as sterile as possible. If not, then boil utensils for 5 minutes prior to using. The fermentation process requires the natto…

Native Jollof Spaghetti

Native Jollof Spaghetti

Native jollof spaghetti is a Nigerian dish of pasta made with palm oil, meat, spicy peppers, and native Nigerian seasonings. It is similar to native jollof rice, with spaghetti substituted for the rice. It can be eaten at all times…

Muskrat Soup

Ingredients ½ cup finely-chopped onion 3 tbsp olive oil or any type of cooking oil 3 cloves of garlic, minced ½ lb muskrat meat, cut into pieces 2 tbsp tomato paste 1 tsp salt ½ tsp black pepper ½ cup…

Muceere (Ugandan Pumpkin Stew)

Muceere (Ugandan Pumpkin Stew)

Muceere is a hearty and flavorful dish that celebrates the natural sweetness and richness of pumpkin. This traditional stew is made with tender chunks of pumpkin cooked in a flavorful sauce, making it a comforting and nutritious meal. Ingredients 2…

Mozzarella Sticks

Mozzarella Sticks

The following is a recipe on how to make breaded mozzarella sticks. Ingredients ¼ pound fresh mozzarella cheese ½ cup seasoned bread crumbs 1 large egg Procedure Preheat deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Slice mozzarella into sticks 1–3 cm in…

Monte Cristo Burgers

Monte Cristo Burgers

A Monte Cristo sandwich is a sort of savory French toast sandwich. This recipe combines the traditional sandwich with the hamburger. Ingredients 1 pound 80/20 ground chuck Salt Freshly-ground black pepper Olive oil 4 hamburger buns, halved Few shots of…

Molasses-Glazed Pork Chops

Molasses-Glazed Pork Chops

Ingredients 4 thick-cut pork rib chops 1 tsp salt 1 tsp black pepper 2 tsp dried rosemary ½ tsp ground ginger 6 oz molasses 1 tsp garlic powder ¾ tsp cayenne pepper 2 tbsp cider vinegar 2 limes, juiced Procedure…

Molasses Cookies

Molasses Cookies

These cookies can be considered gingerbread cookies, and originally were named as such. They resemble the molasses cookies made by Archway; they use relatively little ginger and are thus not as spicy hot as gingerbread cookies from many other recipes.…

Mock Hollandaise Sauce II

Mock Hollandaise Sauce II

Ingredients 200 g butter 200 ml double cream 6–8 egg yolks Black pepper Ground nutmeg Procedure Melt the butter—it should not get brown, just melted. Add the cream and the egg yolks. Add the pepper and the nutmeg. Heat up…

Mock Hollandaise Sauce I

Mock Hollandaise Sauce I

Hollandaise sauce is a warm emulsion of clarified butter and lemon juice using egg yolk to bind them. This recipe is not exactly Hollandaise but tastes exactly the same and almost never fails. This recipe also does not require a…

Moambe (Palm Nut Soup)

Moambe (Palm Nut Soup)

Moambe is a delicious and popular dish from Central and West Africa. This rich and flavorful soup is made from palm nuts and typically includes an assortment of meats, vegetables, and spices. It is often served with a side of…

Miyan Shuwaka (Hausa Bitter Leaf Soup)

Miyan Shuwaka (Hausa Bitter Leaf Soup)

Miyan shuwaka is a bitterleaf soup eaten in the northern part of Nigeria. Ingredients 100 g bitterleaf (fresh or dried) 2 large chunks meat 1 onion, chopped 2 pieces fresh red chile pepper, puréed 2 tomatoes, puréed 1 teaspoon palm…